Marijuana
True or False-THC is the main psychoactive compound in marijuana.
True. THC binds with receptors -- mostly in the brain -- that control pain, mood, and other feelings. That's why THC can make you feel euphoric and give you that so-called high.
Lack of this in a teen’s home life—such as clear rules and emotional support—can increase the likelihood of substance use.
What is parental supervision and support?
What does S.A.T.O.P. mean?
Substance Awareness Traffic Offender Program.
Having strong, positive connections with parents, guardians or caregivers provides this type of emotional safeguard.
What is family bonding?
This coping strategy involves identifying and expressing emotions in a healthy way instead of bottling them up.
What is emotional awareness and expression?
This method of using cannabis is associated with the most emergency room visits
What are edibles and dabbing?
When a teen’s friends regularly use alcohol or drugs, this social influence becomes a major predictor of use.
What is peer pressure?
What is the alcohol legal limit for youth in Missouri?
Missouri has a Zero Tolerance Law. Any amount of alcohol, youth under 21, can get a DWI/DUI.
Participation in sports, clubs, or volunteering helps build this protective factor by giving teens a sense of purpose.
What is positive involvement in activities?
Talking to a trusted adult, friend, or counselor when stressed is an example of this coping approach.
What is seeking support?
The average THC potency of illicit marijuana flower.
According the the DEA, it's around 16%, a significant increase from previous years.
Some concentrates can reach up to 90% THC.
Experiencing this—such as violence, neglect, or abuse—raises the risk of early substance use.
What is trauma?
Consequences for receiving a DWI/DUI
Criminal: Jail Time, Fines, Community Service
Administrative: SATOP, License Suspension, Revocation, Restriction of driving privileges, Reinstatement Fee, Loss of Trust, Shame, Guilt, etc.
Clear expectations and consistent consequences from caregivers are examples of this protective influence.
What are family rules and structure?
This skill helps teens say “no” to substances while maintaining friendships and confidence.
What are refusal skills?
This singer/actress was "born this way". Stopped smoking marijuana in 2022.
Lady Gaga has spoken openly about her addiction to marijuana. She told reporters that she started smoking pot as a way to cope with the music industry’s physical and mental demands. She has also talked about using marijuana as a way to alleviate anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.1 In a 2013 interview she claimed that she smoked 15 to 20 marijuana cigarettes a day.
She credits Elton John with helping her stop smoking. “He was telling me: ‘Gaga you’re smoking too much.’ He saved me…I’m sober now.
Struggling in school or feeling disconnected from teachers and classmates is an example of this academic-related risk factor.
What is low school engagement?
The average cost for 1 DWI in Missouri.
Between $5,000-$7,000
Learning how to resist peer pressure and manage emotions falls under this category of protective skills.
What are coping and refusal skills?
Taking slow breaths, meditating, or focusing on the present moment are examples of this calming technique.
What is mindfulness?
Why hasn’t marijuana been approved as a medicine by the FDA?
Using marijuana in its raw plant form may pose more risks than benefits. Marijuana does not have well-defined and measurable ingredients that are the same each time it is used. Marijuana has not gone through the FDA approval process to show that it offers more benefit than harm.
This mental health challenge, often involving persistent sadness or hopelessness, is linked to higher substance use risk.
What is depression?
Number of drinks that may impair your ability to drive.
One
Feeling connected to school and supported by teachers builds this sense of belonging that reduces substance use risk.
What is school connectedness?
Writing thoughts and feelings down regularly to process stress is this reflective coping method.
What is journaling?