Clear the Air
What addictive substance is found in many vapes and in tobacco?
Nicotine
What stimulant is commonly found in coffee, tea, and energy drinks?
Caffine
What do we call pressure from people your age to act a certain way?
Peer Pressure
Alcohol slows activity in parts of the brain. What drug category does that make it?
A depressant.
Which organs directly receive the particles inhaled during vaping?
The lungs
What do we call medicine that requires talking to a doctor?
Prescription Medication
A friend offers you a vape. Give a clear, confident refusal.
Example: "No thanks, I don't want to"
What chemical in cannabis mainly causes its intoxicating effects, or “high”?
THC
True or False, the cloud from a vape just harmless water vapour?
False
What category of drugs increases activity in the central nervous system?
Stimulants
Someone keeps pressuring you after you say no. Name one action you can take.
Leave, find a supportive friend, or contact a trusted adult.
Name two abilities cannabis can impair that are important for driving or playing sports.
Any two: attention, coordination, reaction time, judgment, or memory.
Why are teenagers especially vulnerable to nicotine’s effects on the brain?
Their brains are still developing
What is it called when someone needs more of a substance to get the same effect they previously experienced?
Tolerance
Name two ways to cope with stress without using substances.
Examples: exercise, music, breathing exercises, talking to someone, or a hobby
Why can combining alcohol with other drugs be dangerous?
Their effects can interact and increase impairment or other health risks.