Nicotine
Manuela asked her older sister to quit smoking. Her sister said she wished she could, but it was too difficult, and she needed help. Manuela's sister had already become addicted to what chemical in tobacco?
Nicotine
Which is more alochol, a can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of alcohol?
The are all the same.
Some teenagers think that because marijuana is a plant, it must be safe. What dangerous mind-altering chemical naturally occurs in marijuana?
THC
Name 2 illegal drugs, commonly referred to as "street drugs"
Heroin, coke, crack, meth
What does OTC stand for?
Over the counter
Karl invited Yasmine to the movies, but as soon as Karl opened his mouth and started to talk, Yasmine could tell he was a smoker. She promptly turned down his invitation. What social consequence doomed Karl's invitation?
Bad Breath
At a family wedding, Rob told everyone he was old enough to drink. He had just celebrated his 20th birthday. Is Rob old enough to drink? If not, why?
No, because he has to be 21.
True or False?
Most teenagers smoke marijuana.
False
Name 2 possible effects of heroin use.
Confusion, slurred speech, decreased respiratory rate, drowsiness, nausea
Why must prescription drugs be prescribed by a doctor and used as directed?
They are too powerful or dangerous to be administered and dosed by individuals.
Exposure to this by-product of smoked tobacco products causes tobacco related disease in nonsmokers.
Secondhand smoke
Name the three effects of alcohol has on the developing teenage brain.
Loss of self-control, blurred vision, slurred speech, poor judgement, slow reaction time, loss of balance and coordination and poor decision making
Name three effects of marijuana has on the teenager brain.
Slow reaction time, poor depth perception, lack of motivation, loss of balance and coordination, short-tem memory loss and poor decision making.
Name 3 possible effects of meth use.
anxiety, paranoia, panic attacks, rapid heart rate, irritability and violent behavior
True or False?
It is OK to share a prescription drug with someone as long as they are the same age and weight as you.
Even with all of the influence from the media, four out of five teens will still make this choice when it comes to nicotine. What choice is it?
To stay nicotine free
Alcohol slows down the central nervous system, including the heart rate and breathing. What time of drug is alcohol, a stimulant or depressant?
Depressant.
Identify one-way marijuana use could harm a friendship.
Friend may not want to be involved with someone who uses marijuana.
Explain why drugs like cocaine, heroin, and meth are referred to as "street drugs"
They are not made in a lab or prescribed by a doctor. They are illegal and sold on the streets.
Name two things a doctor considers about the patient when writing a prescription.
Doctor will factor in the health of the patient, other medical conditions/medications, age and weight.
In school, James learned one word that refers to any chemical in tobacco or in other products that cause cancer. What is that word?
Carcinogen
When Denzel got to Joe's house, Joe could tell he had been drinking. He could barely standup and was slurring his words. Denzel stumbled into the house and passes out in the living room. What side effect of alcohol is Denzel experiencing and what does Joe need to do?
Alcohol poisoning and Joe should call 911.
Explain how marijuana affects motivation and give an example.
What type of prescription drug has similar side effects to cocaine and meth?
A prescription stimulant
When Bennett arrived at hockey practice some of his teammates noticed there was something wrong with him. He seemed confused about why he was at the rink and his speech was slurred. As his teammates were talking to him, he threw up. What prescription drugs did Bennett misuse?
Prescription pain reliever.