Binge drinking is defined as 8 or more drinks on one occasion.
False, five or more drinks is considered binge drinking.
100
Smoking weed and driving doubles the risk of being in an accident.
True, smoking weed will affect the ability to safely operate a vehicle.
100
Using prescription medication you found in the medicine cabinet at home is safe to use since it was prescribed by a doctor.
False, many prescribed medications are very dangerous and should only be used by the person for whom they were described.
100
High energy drinks can appear harmless because they are sold in stores, but they can become addictive.
True, high levels of caffeine can become very habit forming and will cause withdrawal symptoms.
200
When a person drinks too much and vomits, that means the alcohol has left their system and they are okay to drink more.
False, your body sees the alcohol as toxic and you throw it up, you are in danger of alcohol poisoning.
200
You can still get high from second hand smoke even if you do not smoke the weed yourself.
True, being exposed to second hand smoke can impair you even if you don't smoke it yourself.
200
The first person to offer you pills to get high will likely be someone that you know.
True, the "stranger drug dealer" is a myth, most teens say that they were first offered drugs by people they trust like friends or family members.
200
High energy drinks contain caffeine which increases the drinker heart rate.
True, many high energy drinks contain caffeine which can give the sense of energy.
300
Amongst youths, males are more likely to drink and drive than females.
False, for youths, males and females are equally likely to drink and drive.
300
Marijuana is safe to smoke because t is all natural.
False, it contains many chemicals known to cause cancer and can be mixed with other harmful substances.
300
Using a friend's medication when it hasn't been prescribed to you is an example of drug misuse.
True, although medication may be familiar to you or may have been prescribed in the past it is never safe to use someone else's medication.
300
Increased heart rate, being jittery, sweating, and sleeplessness are all symptoms of having too much caffeine.
True, regular intake of caffeine can cause withdrawal symptoms.
400
If you're under the age of 19 it is okay for someone who is of or over the age of 19 to buy alcohol for you.
False, in Ontario it is illegal to purchase alcohol for someone under the age of 19. It can lead to a $500 000.00 fine and a year in prison under the Liquor Licence Act.
400
Continued use of marijuana during teen years has been linked to a drop in IQ.
True, research indicates how much you smoke and how long you smoke can have a negative affect on your IQ.
400
Some medication like cough and cold remedies sold without a doctors prescription are safe to get high with since they can't hurt you.
False, all medication is to be used with caution.
400
Combining alcohol with high energy drinks is okay because the stimulant and the depressant.
False, it can cause greater intoxication and can cause the drinker to stay awake longer, which can lead to more harm from being impaired.
500
The youth brain is more sensitive to the affects of alcohol than an adults brain.
True, the developing brain is more sensitive to the affects of alcohol than an adult brain.
500
Smoking marijuana can cause mental health issues.
True, there are many factors that contribute to mental health issues including; how much you smoke, how long you smoke, and if you have a predisposition to mental health issues such as depression and schizophrenia.
500
Prescription medication is less addictive than street drugs.
False, pills that are prescribed can quickly cause dependancy and can be risky to use, even for the person who is prescribed the medication.
500
In addition to caffeine high energy drinks contain herbal stimulants that act like caffeine.
True, manufacturers have to limit the amount of caffeine in each drink, and therefore add herbal stimulants.