Cigarette, Vaping, & Chewing Tobacco
True or False:
Cigarettes, vaping, & chewing tobacco calm you down.
False
This is the legal drinking age in Virginia.
21
True or False: Cannabis can be smoked to cure diseases.
False; Smoking anything is not good for the lungs. The American Medical Association has not approved smoking cannabis for any illness. However, cannabis can be used in pill form for accurate dosing to treat symptoms but it does not cure illnesses.
True or False: Prescription opioid painkillers are meant to help people who have had injuries, surgery, dental work, or serious illnesses such as cancer.
True; The opioid attaches to the opioid receptors in the brain, spinal cord and other organs and blocks the pain messages to the brain.
True or False: Drinking makes all your problems disappear.
False; You may feel you have escaped your problems by drinking, but when you get sober, the problems are still there. Alcohol may cover up some feelings temporarily, but they come back once you are sober. Drinking can also heighten emotions.
The substance in tobacco that is highly addictive.
True or False: Alcohol is not as dangerous as other drugs.
False: Alcohol can be deadly. Even one drink can affect your judgement and cause you to lose control. Car crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers, and of these deaths, over one third are alcohol-related.
True or False: It is safer to smoke cannabis and drive than it is to drink and drive.
False; cannabis affects the brain and driving exactly like alcohol. It affects concentration and reaction time making it harder to respond to sudden, unexpected events. It also impairs coordination, vision, and the ability to judge distances.
True or False: You cannot die from misusing prescription drugs because they are approved by a doctor.
False; Not following the prescribed dosage could impact your breathing and lead to death. The danger increases when people mix prescription drugs with alcohol and/or other drugs. Opioids impact the respiratory system and alcohol further slows this down because it is a depressant.
True or False: It's harder to quit using nicotine later in your life than it is now.
True; Most high school smokers don't think they will be smoking in 5 years. But over 60% are still regular smokers up to 9 years later. Usually people make three or more attempts before finally being able to quit.
False; nicotine is very addictive regardless of what form it comes from
Name one part of the brain that alcohol affects.
Frontal Lobe, Hippocampus, Cerebellum, Cerebral Cortex
True; Cannabis can create this illusion, which has been termed "magical thinking," but it can't make you be anything you aren't. If anything, you become less competent because cannabis interferes with your memory, perception, and coordination.
True or False: Heroin (an illegal opioid) is a drug that is clearly labeled when an individual purchases it on the street.
False; Purchase of this product is illegal and it is not regulated by any government agency that checks what is included in a batch of Heroin. Many times other drugs are mixed into the Heroin as well, which could make it even more dangerous.
True or False: A 12 oz can of beer, 5 oz glass of wine, and a 1.5 oz shot of liquor all have about the same amount of alcohol in them.
True.
Nicotine is stimulant or a depressant?
Stimulant
Black coffee and a cold shower can NOT sober you up quickly after drinking alcohol. This is the only thing that sobers you.
Time; The liver needs one hour to burn up one ounce of pure alcohol (the amount contained in a can of beer, glass of wine, or shot of liquor). Coffee and cold showers may make you less sleepy, but neither improves judgement or coordination.
Recent research suggests that this percentage of those that use cannabis may be addicted. (guess within 15% of the actual answer)
30%; Those using before the age of 18 are 4-7 times more likely to become addicted. Of those teens receiving treatment in facilities, most are there due to the use of cannabis.
This percentage of heroin (an illegal opioid) users misused prescription opioids prior to trying heroin. (guess within 15%)
80%; According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, nearly 80% of heroin users reported misusing prescription drugs prior to heroin.
True or False: Cannabis makes uncomfortable feelings go away (fear, anger, depression).
False; You may feel less scared, angry, or depressed because cannabis temporarily covers up feelings; it doesn't make them go away. Some people actually get more depressed or anxious when they have used cannabis.
List three things that are caused by smoking nicotine.
Any of these:
* Health issues (lung/mouth/throat cancer, heart disease)
* Clothes and breath smell bad
* Decrease in athletic ability due to poor lung capability
* Causes wrinkles
* Very addictive
* Get in trouble with family and school
* Can hurt others through second/third hand smoke
* It's expensive
Name three problems caused by drinking alcohol.
Liver damage; inflammation of the lungs; brain damage; dehydration; impacts muscle recovery and coordination; you can't think clearly, lose control of your actions and thoughts; get in trouble with family, school and work; can't drive or walk safely
Name three problems that occur from using cannabis.
Name three consequences using prescription Opioids in a non-prescribed manner can lead to.
According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, _____ out of 10 illegal opioid pills seized contained enough Fentanyl (opioid) to kill someone.
7