TOBACCO
Name 2 diseases that are caused by using tobacco products?
Emphysema
Cancer
Heart Disease
Gum Disease
Emphysema
What is the difference between a prescription and over-the counter medicine?
Prescription medication is prescribed after visiting the doctor.
Over-the-counter medicine is medicine you can buy off the shelf at the store (advil, tylenol,etc)
What is peer pressure?
When a friend or peer tries to get you to do something.
What carries messages from the brain to other organs in the body?
Neurons
Is alcohol a drug?
Yes! It’s a depressant drug
What type of drug is Tobacco?
A stimulant, which speeds up your body
Name at least 3 of the 5 medication safety principles
1) Only take medicine given by a trusted adult
2.) Do not share your medication or take someone else’s medication
3.) Understand the difference between over the counter and
prescription medication.
4.) Always store medicine in a safe place, such as a locked cabinet or
high shelf that can’t reach
5.) Dispose of medication properly (at a local deposit box).
Name two ways you would go about making a good decision?
1.) State what the decision is about.
2.) State possible alternative choices.
3.) Gather information about all alternatives.
4.) Make best decision after looking at all options.
How does marijuana affect a person driving a car?
Marijuana slows down reaction time and coordination
What is the legal age to purchase and drink alcoholic beverages?
21 years old
What is the name of the drug found in tobacco that causes cigarettes to be addictive?
Nicotine
How do we know we are taking the right amount of medicine?
By following the directions on the medication label and asking a trusted adult to help us.
What would you do if someone offer you a drug?
1.) Just say no and walk away
2.) Give a reason (i.e. I don’t like the taste)
3.) Give an alternative (i.e. no, but I’d like a pop)
4.) Stand up to the pressure (i.e. I really meant it when I said “no”!
What brain function does marijuana interfere with?
Short term memory
Alcohol is a depressant drug.
How does it affect the brain and heart?
It slows down or puts to sleep the functions of the brain and heart.
Why do you choose not to use tobacco products?
To stay healthy
To not become addicted to nicotine
To save money
To not affect others health
How do you store medication properly?
Having an adult safely lock away medication
Medicine Cabinet (out of reach of little children)
What are some questions you might ask yourself before you decide to do something?
What could happen?
What could happen to me, my family, or others?
What could this do to my reputation?
What could this do to my brain?
What could this do to my future?
How many times do you have to use inhalants before it can cause death?
ONCE
Do wine coolers have alcohol in them?
Yes
There are many drinks that have alcohol in them.
Always read labels before drinking
What would you say to a friend who offered you a cigarette?
No, I want to stay healthy
No, I would get in big trouble with my parents
No, I play sports
No, I don’t want to ruin my lungs
No, I wan't to be a HUDDLE teacher some day
How do you properly dispose of medication that is unused or has expired?
Take it to your local police station that has a dropbox.
Name helpers in the community that you could talk to if you were having problems?
Parents
Teachers
Counselors
Another trusted adult
Where should you use a product that has a strong odor or smell to it?
In a well ventilated area
Why is it dangerous to drink and drive?
Your brain is not working 100% therefore;
Reflexes are off
Decision making skills are impaired
Judgment and perceptions are affected
Reaction time is slowed down.