Knowledge
"Gas," "Loud," and "Zaza" are all slang terms describing cannabis that has this specific characteristic.
What is a strong smell (or high potency)?
You are in a car. The driver pulls out a vape pen. Your best immediate move for safety is to ask to be let out or do this.
What is offer to drive (if licensed/sober) or call for a ride?
This famous Marvel actor (Iron Man) credits quitting drugs as a major part of rebuilding his career and life.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
Using a substance to cope with sadness or stress is known as this behavior.
What is Self-Medicating?
A friend says, "Don't be a snitch/wimp" when you refuse. This is a classic example of this type of manipulation.
What is Gaslighting (or Peer Pressure)?
Myth: "You can't get addicted to weed." Fact: `1 in 6 of these users become addicted.
Who are teens/adolescents?
If caught with drugs at school, you typically face this punishment.
What is Suspension (or Expulsion)?
You are at a party where people are dabbing. You don't want to use, but you don't want to leave. A good "prop" to hold to avoid offers is this.
What is a Red Solo Cup (with soda/water)?
Myth: "Edibles are safer." Fact: Because the high is delayed, users are at higher risk of this.
What is overdosing (or consuming too much)?
Heavy users often drop out of these extracurricular activities.
What are Sports (or Hobbies)?
A respectful but firm excuse to refuse weed if you play sports.
What is "I can't, I get drug tested," or "I need my lungs for the game."?
Myth: "It's not a gateway drug." Fact: While not for everyone, early users are statistically more likely to try other substances due to exposure to this.
What is the drug market (or drug dealers)?
This type of goal-setting (e.g., college, career) is often delayed or abandoned by heavy teen users.
What is Future Planning?
You suspect your friend is dealing. You should avoid getting into their car because if they get pulled over, you could be charged as an...
What is an Accomplice?
Myth: "Vaping weed is just water vapor." Fact: Vape clouds contain aerosols and heavy metals that can cause this condition.
What is Popcorn Lung