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 found in tobacco?
What is Nicotine
Which has more alcohol: a can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of alcohol?
What is They are all the same; Alcohol is alcohol. Beer, wine, and liquor all have the same amount of alcohol per serving.
Some teenagers think that because marijuana is a plant, it must be safe. What dangerous mind-altering chemical naturally occurs in marijuana?
What is THC or Tetrahydrocannabinol
Name two illegal drugs commonly referred to as "street drugs".
What is: Heroin, Cocaine, Crack, methamphetamine
What does OTC stand for?
What is 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?
What is Bad Breath
At a family wedding, Rob told everyone he was old enough to drink. He had just celebrated his twentieth birthday. Is Rob old enough to drink, and if not why?
What is No, because the legal drinking age is 21.
True or False? Most teenagers smoke marijuana?
What is False
Name two possibel effects of heroin use.
What is: Confusion, slurred speech, decreased respiratory rate, drowsiness, nausea.
Why must prescription drugs be prescribed by a doctor and used as directed?
These drugs 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?
What is Secondhand Smoke
Name 3 effects alcohol has on the developing teenage brain.
What is loss of self-control; blurred vision, slurred speech, poor judgment, slow reaction time, loss of balance and coordination, poor decision making.
Marijuana smoke causes breathing problems? True or False
What is True
Name three possible effects of methamphetamine use.
What is anxiety, paranoia, panic attacks, rapid heart rate, irritability, 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?
What is False
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?
What is Stay nicotine free.
Alcohol slows down the central nervous system, including the heart rate and breathing. What type of drug is alcohol? A Stimulant or Depressant.
Hannah was feeling nervous about an upcoming drama audition. Her friend encouraged her to get high to relax. Hannah did get high, but her heart began beating faster. True or False? Marijuana Slows the heart rate.
What is False: Marijuana impairs brain activity; it accelerates the heart rate for up to three hours after use.
Explain why drugs like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine are referred to as "street drugs"
What is They are not made in a licensed laboratory or prescribed by doctors. They are made illegally and typically sold on the streets,
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 drug did Bennett misuse?
What is Prescription pain reliever