Tobacco
Electronic Cigarettes, often referred to as e-cigs, are a safer alternative to cigarettes. True or False?
False
Is alcohol a depressant or stimulant?
Depressant
The Harms of Marijuana smoke can damage which organ over time?
Lungs
People dealing with mental health problems are more likely to develop addiction.
True
Do people suffering with poor mental health always have a mental health disorder?
No, everyone suffers from poor mental health. While mental health is always there and may be positive or negative, mental illness affects a person's ability to function over a long period of time. Mental illness is not the same as feeling sad, unhappy, or stressed because of difficult situations.
Does the water vapor in Hookah filter the tobacco making it safer than cigarettes.
False/No
What are DUI?
Offense of driving or being in control of a vehicle, while being impaired by alcohol or drugs.
What is the effect of Marijuana on the Heart?
Marijuana immediately increases heart rate and can lead to an increased risk of Stroke and Heart disease.
What is the full form of SUD and its definition
Substance Use Disorder- a disease that affects a person's brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medicine.
What are some ways we can improve our mental health? - Name 2
Strong social Bonds, Exercise, food, Supportive parents, and friends
Tobacco kills more people each year than which of the following causes of death?
a) Motor Vehicle accidents
b) Illegal drugs
c) Suicide
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Extended use of Alcohol affects which part of the body?
Liver
What are the two active components used in Marijuana?
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD( Cannabidiol)
What are some ways we can prevent addiction?
Education, awareness, Supportiveness, Reduce Stigma, Awareness on Mental Health
Why is there a stigma with poor mental health? –Name two reasons?
Lack of understanding, negative attitudes, or prejudice around people with poor mental health
How many teen smokers -who think they will quit-keep smoking into adulthood?
a) 1 out 4
b) 1 out of 2
c) 3 out of 4
c) 3 out 4 or 75%
Once you drink alcohol, how long does alcohol stay in your system?
25 hours
How can Marijuana impact driving?
Marijuana, like alcohol, negatively affects several skills required for safe driving. It can slow reaction time and ability to make decisions.
What is some treatment/Recovery methods for individuals dealing with Addiction?
Recovery, therapy, support from family and friends
Which age group is most likely to have poor mental Health?
Adolescents and Young Adults- age 14-25 years old
What is one reason smoking is so bad for your lungs?
a) It stunts their growth
What is Binge Drinking and which age group is the most likely to Binge Drink
Binge drinking is defined as consuming 5 or more drink for men and 4 or more drinks for women on an occasion. Binge drinking is most common among younger adults aged 18-34.
Marijuana is sometimes used medically to treat _____ in patients?
Pain
___________: When more drugs are needed to have the same effect on a person after multiple uses.
Tolerance
Does poor mental health cause addiction or does increased use of drugs cause poor mental health?
Both ways is possible