Alcohol
Vaping
Health
Legal Issues
Name that Song
100
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Content
Refers to the amount of alcohol contained in a person's blood.
100
What is nicotine?
A highly addictive chemical compound found in a tobacco plant.
100
True or False
The brain is fully developed at age 18.
False
The brain is still developing during the teenage years and into the mid-20s. Different regions of the brain develop at different rates. And like all growth, it happens at different rates among individuals.
The parts of the brain that develop first control physical activity, emotions and motivation. The part of the brain responsible for controlling impulses and making good judgments develops later.
100
What does MIP stand for?
A Minor in Possession (MIP)
Is a legal offense issued to anyone under the legal drinking age of 21 who is found purchasing, attempting to purchase, consuming, or physically holding alcohol.
- Fines: Typically ranging from $50 to $500.
- License Suspension: Many states will suspend or restrict your driver’s license for 30 to 90 days.
- Mandatory Classes: Enrollment in alcohol education or substance abuse awareness programs.
- Community Service: A court-mandated number of service hours.
- Criminal Record: First offenses are often treated as civil infractions or light misdemeanors, but subsequent offenses can lead to a more serious criminal record.
100
________ is a modern country-hip-hop track about escaping the stress of a dead-end job and rising living costs by drinking and partying at a bar. Beneath its upbeat tempo, the song carries a melancholic theme of using alcohol to temporarily numb everyday financial anxieties.
Shaboozey’s "A Bar Song (Tipsy)"
200
Which organ processes alcohol?
Liver
It helps yo to metabolize nutrients and rid your system of harmful toxins. Drinking can put a tremendous strain on this vital organ.
200
A common side effect of vaping that prevents people from being able to sleep is called what?
Insomnia
Nicotine acts as a stimulant—similar to caffeine—by triggering the release of dopamine, adrenaline, and serotonin. This heightened mental alertness interferes with your ability to fall asleep and reduces the deep sleep you get.
200
Which of the following can result from frequent heavy drinking over time?
a) high blood pressure
b) kidney failure
c) muscle deterioration
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
200
What does DUI stand for?
Driving Under the Influence
It is the criminal offense of operating a motor vehicle while your mental or physical abilities are impaired by alcohol, legal (prescription/over-the-counter) medications, or illegal drugs.
- In almost all U.S. jurisdictions, a driver is legally considered under the influence if they have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher.
- Depending on your state, this offense may also be referred to as DWI (Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired), OWI (Operating While Intoxicated), or OUI (Operating Under the Influence).
- You can receive a DUI even if the car is parked or you are asleep in the driver's seat, provided you have the keys and "actual physical control" of the vehicle.
200
__________ from his 2010 album Recovery,is a deeply personal and vulnerable track. It documents his darkest struggles with severe depression, the tragic death of his best friend Proof, and his near-fatal prescription drug addiction, ultimately culminating in his decision to get clean.
"Going Through Changes" by Eminem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbDfeCuuNg8&list=RDEbDfeCuuNg8&start_radio=1
300
Alcohol is categorized as a ________, which slows the central nervous system down.
Depressant
This means that is causes lower levels of awareness in the brain. Depressants cause drowsiness, decreased inhibition, anesthesia, sleep, coma, and even death.
300
One cartridge of vaping fluid is equal to how many packs of cigarettes?
A) 1-2
B) 5-6
C) 8+
A) 1-2
Depending on the level of nicotine, the brand, and the user, it can range to about 4 packs.
300
What are the long-term effects of vaping?
a) EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping use-associated lung injury
b) no one knows
c) becoming addicted to cigarettes
d) there are no long-term effects
b) no one knows
While some of the immediate effects of vaping are frightening, the real frightening fact is that no one yet knows the long-term effects of vaping because it hasn't existed long enough to study the data.
300
True or False
A drug-related conviction can remain on your permanent record?
True
A drug-related conviction can remain on your permanent record, impacting future job prospects, college admissions, and even housing opportunities. Employers and institutions often conduct background checks, and a drug offense can be a significant barrier to future success.
300
_____________ is an exploration of helplessness and self-destructive behaviors. The song captures the internal struggle of acknowledging a harmful cycle—such as addiction, trauma, or destructive relationships—and the agonizing pain of trying to change while feeling completely trapped.
"Breaking the Habit" by Linkin Park
400
How long does it take the liver to process one drink?
One Hour
Any more than this and the body cannot process it. In this case, the additional alcohol makes its way through your body tissues and blood stream until your liver can work effectively.
400
What is the name of the substance being produced by a vaping device?
Aerosol
Unlike vapor, which is a substance in gas form, the aerosol from an e-cigarette contains tiny chemical particles from both the liquid solution and the device (e.g., metals from the heating coil).
400
True or False
Vaping can cause chemical burns in your lunges?
True
Apart from the impacts on the brain and immune system, vaping can damage your lungs significantly. Doctors have reported seeing "chemical burns" inside of the lungs of vapers, as well as an increase in the reports of e-cigarette or vaping use associated lung injury.
400
What is the mandatory minimum sentence for drug-related convictions?
Mandatory minimum sentences for lighter offenses can range from fifteen days to a year. For more serious offenses, it can range from 10 years to life imprisonment.
It depends on several factors like type and amount of substance and a person’s criminal history.
400
_______________ is a deceptively upbeat song that details a couple's descent into crystal meth addiction and explicit sexual encounters. Frontman Stephan Jenkins has described it as a San Francisco take on Lou Reed's "Walk On The Wild Side," exploring the contrast between a "bright, shiny" high and a dark downward spiral.
"Semi-Charmed Life" by Third Eye Blind
500
What are the consequences of alcoholism?
lowered inhibitions
decreased control over motor skills
inability to focus
addiction
heart attack
stroke
liver failue
cirrhosis
kidney disease
blackouts
500
___________ is a scarring o the tiny air sacs in the lungs resulting in the thickening and narrowing of the airways.
Popcorn Lung
Its a serious lung disease that causes coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.
500
True or False
Hearts of teens who smoke have to work harder than teens that don’t smoke.
True
500
True or False
In some states you can face charges for being affiliated with someone who is dealing or transporting drugs?
True
Accomplice Liability and Conspiracy
If you are associated with someone dealing or transporting drugs, law enforcement may argue you acted as a co-conspirator or an accomplice. You can face charges if the prosecution can prove you:
Acted as a lookout.
Intentionally assisted in the crime, such as driving the vehicle.
Conspired or mutually agreed to participate in the drug-related activity.
500
_____________ is a melancholic ballad written by frontman Anthony Kiedis. It explores profound loneliness, isolation, and the despair of addiction. The titular "bridge" represents a specific, bleak period in his past when he used to score and inject heroin in downtown L.A.
"Under the Bridge" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers