Alcohol Use
True or False: Underage drinking does not increase the likelihood of alcohol dependence as an adult?
*Alcohol Harms a Teen's Developing Brain
False - A study showed that 45% of kids who began drinking at age 13 became alcohol dependent. Only 7% of those who began drinking at 21 became alcoholics.
A stimulant found in soda, coffee, energy drinks and tea
Caffeine
What does DUI stand for?
PA Drivers Manual
Driving Under the Influence
Name at least 2 ways to increase brain health
*How to Have a Healthy Brain worksheet
Exercise, eating healthy, practicing mindfulness, getting sleep, studying, avoiding too much screen time, etc.
True or False: Mental illnesses are real and have an impact on our physical health.
True
Short term or moderate drinking impairs _____ and _____ far more in youth than adults.
*Alcohol Harms a Teen's Developing Brain
Learning and Memory
An addictive stimulant found in vapes, cigarettes, and tobacco products that can harm the parts of the brain that control attention and learning is ____
*The Dangers of Vaping
Nicotine
What law was established with serious consequences for those under 21, who drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in their blood (.02 BAC)
*PA Drivers manual
Zero Tolerance Law
New research shows that your brain is like a ____ that gets stronger when you use it.
*You Can Grow Your Intelligence worksheet
Muscle
Name 2 common symptoms of mental illness
Mood swings/severe change in mood, anger, extreme sadness, decreased ability to cope with stress, delusions, paranoia, insomnia, difficulty focusing, avoiding social groups, inability to perceive changes in personal feelings, substance abuse, change in eating habits, body image, prolonged depression, etc
True or False: Alcohol use can increase suicidal ideation in teens?
*Alcohol Harms a Teen's Developing Brain
True. A study on 8th grade girls determined that 37% of heavy drinkers attempted suicide vs 11% of non drinkers.
Name at least 2 ways marijuana can affect a developing brain
*Marijuana Harms Brain Development
Learning, memory, attention, decision-making, and time estimation
True or False: It is legal for parents to serve alcohol to teenagers in their home?
*PA Drivers manual
False. Adults, even parents, who are convicted of knowingly and intentionally supplying minors with alcohol are subject to a fine of at least $1,000 ($2,500 for each additional offense) and fame up to one year in jail.
Studies show children learn better when they have better nutrition. Name 3 brain healthy foods.
*How to have a Healthy Brain worksheet
Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, low fat protein
Mental illness is a vast range of mental disorders that affect our ____ and ____.
Emotions and behaviors
Adolescent drinking could cause severe changes in the good judgement area of the brain (prefrontal), which plays an important role in forming adult ____ and ____.
*Alcohol Harms a Teen's Developing Brain
Personality and Behavior
Teenagers who use marijuana weekly have double the risk for later ____ and ____.
*Marijuana Harms Brain Development
Depression and anxiety
True or False: Parental consent to conduct blood, breath, or urine testing on minors for underage drinking is not required.
*PA Drivers Manual
True. Police do NOT need consent to conduct these tests, but are required to notify guardians of your arrest.
Aerobic exercise like sports or dance, can improve ____ and ____ by increasing blood flow to the brain.
*How to have a Healthy Brain worksheet
Learning and memory
True or False: Inside the cortex of the brain are billions of tiny nerve cells called plurons.
False.
Neurons
Name 2 risks or behaviors that are increased by teen drinking.
*Alcohol Harms a Teen's Developing Brain
Promiscuity, alcohol poisoning/death, teen pregnancy, STD, illegal drug use, poor grades, suicidal ideation, poor decisions, mistakes, etc.
Current research suggests that substance use (marijuana, nicotine, stimulants, or alcohol) harms the developing brain, especially the part responsible for decision making and impulse control. Your brain is still developing up until age ____.
*Marijuana Harms Brain Development or Dangers of Vaping
25 years old
What are the consequences of DUI under the age of 21?
*PA Drivers Manual
Jail time (ranging from 2 days to 6 months), suspended license for one year and a fine ranging from $500 to $5,000.
Alcohol, drugs, nicotine, and caffeine are ____ chemicals that can damage brain function.
*How to have a Healthy Brain worksheet
Neurotoxic
Neuro = Brain
Toxic = Poisonous
The more you challenge your brain to learn, the more neuron ____ you make in your brain.
Connections