Common drugs
A dry, green/brown mix of flowers, stems, and leaves from Cannabis sativia plant.
Marijuana, weed
Alcohol is a stimulant (T or F)
False, its a depressant
What does DARE stand for?
Drug, Abuse, Resistance, Education
What is the average age teens start experimenting with substances?
13
You can lose friends and family
Stimulant drug that is found in vape and tobacco products, quickly absorbed in bloodstream
Nicotine
Why is alcohol more harmful to teens?
Teen brains are still developing and alcohol use can delay or stop the process
What city was DARE first created?
Los Angeles
Inhalants are the substance most used by students (T or F)
False, its alcohol
High blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, blood clots in the body are issues caused by...
Long-term alcohol usage
Easy to obtain and misuse, common types are Vicodin, Fentanyl, and OxyCotin,
Painkillers
What are the potential consequences with underage drinking?
-Legal, social, physical, mental problems, illness, death, fines, suspensions, etc
When was DARE created?
1983
What are the top five reasons for teen drug abuse?
-Peer pressure, self-medication, academic or performance pressure, coping with mental issues, media influences
What are the factors that can make addictions so expensive?
Arrests, increases in insurance rates, and legal fines.
Contains the chemicals psilocybin or psilocin, which causes hallucinations.
Whats a depressant?
A drug that slows down the reactions of the brain and the body
Why is "just saying no" ineffective in preventing drug use and addiction?
(Open question)
What percent of high schoolers report using illicit drugs?
15%
What's the name of a support group for addicts?
Narcotics Anonymous
Potent halluiongen/psychedlic drug, alters the way someone sees the world.
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD, acid)
How many teens die each year from alcohol-related deaths?
More than 4,000. Include's car accidents, homicides, alcohol poisoning, and suicides.
What does DARE decision making model stand for?
Define, Assess, Respond, Evaluate
Students who use misuse prescription drugs are more likely to ___ compared to other students.
have been the victim of physical or sexual dating violence
How much money is spent annually in health care due to alcohol, drugs, and tobacco?
$700 Billion