Alcohol
Name at least three reasons why kids drink
peer pressure, desire to get drunk, escape, curiosity, others do it
How many chemicals are found in Marijuana?
What causes tobacco to be addictive?
Nicotine.
What popular 2006 video game glamorizes drug dealing and theft?
One 5% Vuse Menthol pod is equivalent to how many cigarettes?
20- Which is 1 pack of cigarettes.
What is the legal standard of intoxication for adults and teens?
.08 for adults and
.00 for teens (also known as the 0-tolerance law!)
Depression from Marijuana usually starts in what point of someone's life?
Teen years
What is the #1 cause of preventable death?
Tobacco.
Name common online scams targeting teens
A condition that leads to repeated and severe bouts of vomiting. It is rare and only occurs in daily long-term users of marijuana.
What is CHS? (Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome)
Name three reasons why people absorb alcohol into their bodies differently?
Gender, tolerance, amount, body weight, presence of other drugs in system
When marijuana is used, what are three side effects?
Increased heart rate, dry mouth, red eyes, lessened coordination and balance, "dreamy" state of mind, and slackened muscles.
How many people under 18 die from second hand smoking in the world?
5.6 million.
Which artist struggled with substance abuse and issues with his mental health, and on November 15, 2016, he died from a "powerful" accidental overdose of fentanyl and Xanax, just two weeks after he turned 21.
Lil Peep
This police-led anti-drug program was founded in Los Angeles in 1983. Today it is taught in 75% of our nation's school districts and 43 countries world wide.
D.A.R.E
TRUE OR FALSE
Nearly 4 million Americans meet the criteria for alcohol use disorders.
FALSE -Nearly 14 million!!!
According to the Missouri Laws and Penalties, how much jail time can a person serve for selling less than an ounce of marijuana to a minor?
This is a felony! Can be incarcerated 3-15 years.
How many teens smoke in the U.S each day?
around 3,000 teenagers start smoking cigarettes every day
"Type of Way" rapper from ATL who died Sept 5, 2024, to an overdose
Rich Homie Quan
Died from a codeine and fentanyl overdose.
Engaging in this behavior during teen years is linked to being overweight and having high blood pressure by age 24.
What is binge drinking.
This is a popular 2009 song referred to alcohol, by an American actor, stand-up comedian, and singer.
Blame It (On the Alcohol) by Jamie Foxx
Emotional effects of Marijuana.
Constant depressed mood, increased anxiety, and aggression.
If you smoke _______ number of packs of cigarettes a day for 40 years you would have spent enough to buy a custom Porsche.
2 packs
What are the main 3 issues discussed in the show "Euphoria"?
Addiction, mental health, and relationships
This depressant is the oldest and most widely used drug in the world. It alters perceptions, emotions, and senses.