OTC/Dietary Supplements
What does OTC drugs stand for? Give one example.
Over - the - counter
Tylenol, advil, nyquil, etc.
At what age does your brain finish developing, and what age can you legally consume marijuana?
25 & 21
Can you legally drink alcohol in public?
In California, it's illegal to drink alcohol in public spaces.
How is vaping potentially more harmful than smoking cigarrettes?
There is more than one pack in each vape & scientists are still researching the long-term effects.
What do you need to look for when taking OTC medications?
Warning labels, expiration dates, directions, ingredients -- never use it for the wrong reasons!
Why effects can marijuana have on people under the age of 25? List 3.
Mental health issues (psychosis, schizophrenia, depression/increased risk for self harm, anxiety, panic attacks, lack of healthy coping skills, social issues)
Physical health issues (lungs, cardiovascular disease, hygiene, weight gain/loss, dependency/withdrawal symptoms)
Legal consequences, lack of motivation, dropping out of school
List 5 side effects from alcohol consumption.
Open answer
Name 3 marketing techniques that companies have used to promote smoking/vaping.
adding flavoring, using celebrities, using young, fashionable people, commercials on nikelodean & cartoon network, using fake "doctors", etc.
How can someone abuse these medications & supplements?
By taking them too often, for the wrong reasons, or for the wrong amounts.
Name 3 pros & 3 cons to marijuana consumption.
Open answer
OPEN ANSWER -- one is promoting less healthy drinking habits, indoors all the time, saying no will not be an option, etc.
List the substances found in vapes.
Hint: there are 5
Nicotine, ultra fine particles, flavorings, benzene (which is found in car exhaust), heavy metals, etc.
What is robotripping?
When someone abuses cough medicines that contain DXM to get high. It can cause: hallucinations, black outs, seizures, vomiting, even death and much more.
What were the 5 groups we had during our marijuana debate?
Bonus: which were pro access and which were anti?
Parents (-), psychologists(-), young adults(+), company selling the products(+), medical field (+)
What are 3 things you can do if you know someone has had too much to drink?
Alert an adult, keep them awake and sitting up, if they can: give them food/water, keep them warm, stay with them, arrange for safe transport home, check their breathing/lie them on their side if they become unconscious, call 911 if can't awaken/has alcohol poisoning
What year did a tobacco representative finally admit smoking was unhealthy and addictive?
1999
What are the 4D's? What do they stand for? Explain!
1. Define -- what are you being pressured to do?
2. Determine -- the risks and consequences
3. Decide -- what you will do instead
4. Do -- the alternate activity!