Alcohol
What is the legal drinking age?
21 years old.
What is the name of the law related to the legal age to buy Tobacco products?
T21/Tobacco 21
What are the two main chemicals in Marijuana?
THC & CBD
What do PEDs stand for?
Performance Enhancing Drugs
Alcohol and drug use significantly increase the probability of which four major risk outcomes?
Vehicle crashes, Physical injuries, Violence, and Risky sexual behavior
Which organ does drinking alcohol directly affect?
Liver
Name a type of tobacco/Nicotine related product?
Cigarette, Cigar, Dip, Pouches, Snuff, Vapes
Baked Goods, Gummies, Candies, Pills
Why do people typically use PEDs?
To enhance their athletic performance or improve their body image.
Provide an example of a refusal strategy to Alcohol, Tobacco, Marijuana or Other Drugs.
Making an excuse as to why you can’t go, Flipping the pressure, or just saying NO.
Who or what can be an influence on Alcohol use?
Peers, family, Media/advertising, Personal beliefs, and Community/Cultural norms.
What is the chemical found in tobacco products that is highly addictive?
Nicotine
Name of type of Inhalation method of Marijuana
Blunt, Joint, Bong, Pipe, Pen, Vape.
Name a short term risk of using PEDs.
Acne
Mood swings
Increased aggression ("roid rage")
Disrupted sleep patterns
Dehydration
Increased risk of injury
Disqualification from competitions
Why does alcohol or drug use frequently lead to violence and risky sexual behavior?
It lowers inhibitions, impairs judgment, and clouds decision-making abilities.
Name a short term consequence of using Alcohol.
Reduced inhibitions, Slurred speech, Motor impairment, Confusion, Memory problems, Concentration problems, Breathing problems
Smoking Tobacco directly harms which organ?
Lungs
What are the main three organs damaged by Marijuana use?
Brain, Heart, and Lungs.
Name a long term health risk of using PEDs.
High blood pressure
Increased risk of heart attack and stroke
Liver damage
Kidney problems
Stunted growth (in adolescents)
Hormonal imbalances
When creating anti-drug messaging for middle school peers, which approach is considered most effective?
Focusing on positive alternatives, and realistic health facts
What chronic illnesses can develop from alcoholism?
Cancer, High blood pressure, Heart disease, Liver disease, Stroke, Alcohol use disorder—this affects both physical and mental health, Digestive problems, Weaker immune system.
How does Tobacco affect our brain?
By releasing dopamine and allowing less oxygen to enter in and out of the brain.
Which hormone in the brain does Marijuana directly affect?
Dopamine
What factors into how much risk there is of using PEDs.
Type of drug used
Dosage and frequency of use
Individual health factors
If you realize the person designated to drive you home has been drinking alcohol or using drugs, what is the safest course of action?
Refuse to get in the car, come up to a safe alternative, and contact a trusted adult or ride