Vaping/Nicotine
Nicotine enters the brain and causes a person to become ________ to it.
Addicted
Name two street drugs.
Heroin, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Hallucinogens
What does OTC stand for?
Over the counter
True or false: Most teenagers have tried marijuana.
False
Why is caffeine considered a drug?
Because it changes the way the brain or body works.
What is it called when a person inhales someone else's smoke or vape?
Secondhand smoke/vape
What are two things that qualify drugs as street drugs?
Sold illegally
No Medical Use
Not prescribed by a doctor
Not made in a licensed lab
Why must Rx and OTC drugs be used as directed?
Because they are very powerful and can have similar effects to street drugs when misused or abuse?
Name three effects of marijuana on the teenage brain.
Slow reaction time, poor depth perception, lack of motivation, loss of balance and coordination, short-term memory loss poor decision making
Is caffeine a depressant or a stimulant?
Stimulant
What percentage of middle schoolers choose NOT to vape?
About 96-97%
Name two possible effects of heroin use.
Confusion, slurred speech, slowed heartrate, slowed breathing, drowsiness, nausea
What is the difference between misuse and abuse?
Abuse is using too much on purpose.
Misuse is accidentally taking too much or not following the directions.
What is the chemical that causes the "high" in marijuana?
THC or Tetrahydrocannabinol
For the average adult, they should have no more than 400 mg of caffeine in a day. What is the recommended limit for teenagers?
No more than 100 mg.
The "vapor" that comes a vape is actually called what?
An aerosol
Name three possible effects of methamphetamine use.
Anxiety, paranoia, panic attacks, increased heart rate, irritability, violent behavior
Name five things that doctors consider when writing a prescription for their patient.
Age, height, weight, allergies, other medicines you take, patient health, weighing the difference in benefits and possible side effects.
Delusions or hallucinations
Severe vomiting/nausea
Extreme confusion
Panic or paranoia
Name six drinks that can have caffeine in them.
Coffee, tea, energy drinks, soda, water,
Any chemical that is known to cause cancer is called a what?
A carcinogen
What types of prescription drugs have similar effects to methamphetamine and cocaine?
Stimulants
When Bennet arrived at hockey practice some of his teammates noticed there was something wrong with him. He seemed confused about why he was at the rink and his speech was slurred. As his teammates were talking to him he threw up. What prescription drug did Bennet misuse?
Rx Pain relievers (opioids)
Name three reasons why a marijuana user should never expect the same thing during each use.
Could be laced with something else
Could be a different strength
Could be basing it off of other people's views
Eating is different than smoking/vaping
Other than drinks, name two items that may have caffeine in or added to them.
Chocolate, chewing gum, medicines,