Gr 9: Drugs & Alcohol Jeopardy

Types of Substances

100

Name a form of cannabis

marijuana, hash, hash oil, honey oil/shatter, dabs, synthetic

200

Name a depressant

Alcohol, pain killers (Tylenol/advil), morphine, rophynol, heroin, sleeping pills, some anti-anxiety meds, oxycontin, gravol

300

Name a stimulant

cocaine, crack, nicotine, caffeine, energy drinks, crystal meth, amphetamines (speed), ritalin

400

Name a hallucinogen

LSD (acid), psilocybin (magic mushrooms), ecstasy/MDMA, peyote, PCP, salvia, ketamine

500

Give an example of two drugs that would be dangerous to mix

ANY!

Mixing downers can slow the heart down and cause coma or death

Mixing uppers can cause convulsions and heart failure

Mixing downers and uppers together can mask the effects of the other, leading to over usage.

Facts

100

In Canada, what's the legal amount of Marijuana a person, without a prescription, can have in their possession?

Zero.

200

When smoking marijuana, what parts of the body are you most at risk for harming?

your lungs and your memory

300

What are the risks of mixing alcohol and energy drinks?

Alcohol is a depressant and energy drinks are a stimulant, so mixing them increases the chances of alcohol overdose. Because the effects of the energy drink mask the effects of the alcohol, it leads to feeling less drunk and more alert which could lead to drinking more than your body can process.

400

When teen's use substances they can change the way their brain develops, this is because the ______________ continues to develop into our mid 20's. This part of our brain is responsible for the development of our rational thinking and reasoning abilities.

The Frontal Lobe continues to develop into our mid-twenties.

500

What does alcohol do to your body temperature?

Alcohol lowers your body temperature. It slows down the heart rate and dilates the blood vessels, which can make you feel warmer but, but increase your risk of hypothermia. This is why it is a bad idea to drink alcohol to "warm up" when you are cold.

Effects and Harms

100

What are three signs of alcohol poisoning/overdose?

Some signs of alcohol poisoning include: vomiting, passing out, cold/clammy skin, slurring speech, shallow breathing, and lack of muscle coordination (stumbling). Alcohol overdose can lead to coma, or even death.

200

What are some things that might affect the amount of alcohol that somebody's body can process?

Some things that might affect how a person's body processes alcohol include: the amount of sleep they've had, whether they have eaten, what they have eaten, their tolerance to alcohol, their weight, the atmosphere of their setting, the speed at which they consumed the alcohol, their mental health, and other substances that they have consumed

300

I slow down brain activity and depress the nervous system creating feelings of calmness and drowsiness, as well as impaired mental functioning. What class of drug am I?

Depressant (downer)

400

I interfere with the senses, changing the way people think, see, and hear things. I can cause feelings of fear, panic, and confusion, leading to accidental injury or death. I can intensify someone's mood and aggravate or trigger an existing mental illness. What class of drug am I?

Hallucinogen

500

I create feelings of happiness, alertness, and excitement followed by a "crash" that leads to feelings of anxiety and depression, which causes people to want to use more of me. I can also cause a racing heart, anxiety, mood swings, paranoia, and violent behavior. What class of drug am I?

Stimulant (upper)

Wild Card

100

What is a major risk that comes with sharing drug use tools like needles?

A major risk of sharing drug works is the potential to contract an infection like Hepatitis C or HIV.

200

Give me a reason that a teen might choose to use drugs and/or alcohol?

Some of the reasons that teens might choose to use are: curiosity, peer pressure, fun, experimentation, coping, stress, media influences, and mental health issues.

300

What can be considered a sign that someone's use is becoming a problem?

Some of the signs that indicate someone's use is becoming a problem include: missing school, having conflicts in relationships, getting kicked out of school/home, stealing money to buy substances, hiding their use from other people, and giving up activities they used to value.

400

What two substances account for a majority of deaths in the western world?

Alcohol and Tobacco because of their wide use and harmful effects.

500

Why is it more dangerous to drink alcohol and use cannabis together than to use either one alone?

When drinking alcohol and using cannabis together, a person could drink more without getting sick because cannabis reduces nausea. This can result in alcohol poisoning.

Partying Safer

100

How can you (or your friends) stay safer if you make the choice to drink alcohol?

There are many ways to stay safe while drinking, some of these include: know your tolerance, drink lots of water, eat beforehand, always watch your drink, have a buddy, alternate alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic ones, have a safe way home or a safe place to stay, ensure an adult knows where you are.

200

How can you (or someone you know) stay safer if you make the choice to use illegal drugs?

Some ways to stay safer include: use small doses, know where the drugs came from, use the buddy system, have a safe place to stay/ride home, ensure an adult knows where you are, NEVER mix subtances

300

Give an example of a refusal statement that you (or a friend) could use if you felt pressured to use drugs or drink alcohol

Anything that led to you saying No would be a refusal, although we understand saying No is sometimes hard. A few examples of a refusal statement include:

-"Sorry, I'm driving"
-"I have to work tomorrow"
-"I have a big game/test tomorrow"
-"My parents would kill me"

400

If you experience someone that is passed out from alcohol poisoning, what should you do?

Call an adult, stay with them, put them into the recovery position so they don't choke on their vomit, and call 9-1-1

500

Name 3 places/people you can go to for help and information on substance use

There are a number of people you could reach out to, some of those include: a trusted teacher, youth leader, guidance counselor, youth worker, support group, your doctor, teen clinic, parents, Addictions Foundation Manitoba, or any other trusted adult in your life.