SMOKING/VAPING
Smoking/Vaping can be USED as “self-medication” to relieve the feeling of stress.
True or False
FALSE
Research has shown that smoking actually increases anxiety and tension. Nicotine creates an immediate feeling of relaxation, so people smoke with the belief that it reduces stress and anxiety. This feeling is temporarily and soon gives way to symptoms of withdrawal and increased desire for nicotine.
Smoking marijuana is less dangerous than smoking cigarettes
True or False
FALSE
Both marijuana and cigarette smoke can be harmful. More research is needed to understand the connection between marijuana and long-term effects such as cancer.
Yoga reduces stress. It will help reduce anxiety and depression.
True or False
TRUE
Resesrchers suggest that yoga can reduce the symptoms of depression by reducing cortisol or “stress hormone“
what is the percentages of teens that drink before the age of 21?
77%
Vapes have nicotine
True or False
TRUE
15 puffs from a vape is the same as one cigarette
PEOPLE DO NOT become ADDICTED TO MARIJUANA easily
True or False
FALSE
The use of marijuana can lead to marijuana use disorder, which takes the form of addiction in serve cases.
There are healthy ways to deal with stress instead of nicotine or other substances.
True or False
TRUE
You can deal with stress by doing one thing every week, including moving, creating, singing, breathing, sharing, resting, thinking, and writing!!
What organ in our body is affected by alcohol?
Liver
Our liver breaks down the alcohol which releases chemical toxins
Nicotine, which is highly addictive, goes directly to the brain
True or False
TRUE
Young people run a a unique risk of suffering long-term and long-lasting effects by the exposing their developing brains to nicotine. These risks include nicotine addiction, mood disorders, etc.
Does marijuana make people feel good?
Yes it does.
It makes people feel pleasure and happiness in many different ways due to the main ingredient THC that affects your brain.
Mental health is a bad thing
True or False
FALSE
It could also be a good thing! It just depends on how you see it and feel it.
A pill can kill you!!
True or false
TRUE
It’s rapid absorption increases the risk of overdoes, making it more difficult for those who need medical help to get it in time
Vaping is better than smoking
True or False
FALSE
People may say vaping is better but it’s still not safe because it also includes a lot of other chemicals.
What are some ways to use marijuana?
-Can be smoked by rollin, using a pipe, bong, hookah, or vape
-Consuming/Eating via snacks, candy, drinks, capsules, and drops
- Concentrates
What is mental health and why is it important?
Mental health is our well being and it affects how we act and feel. It’s important because it makes our lives easier!
How many teens die from alcohol in a year?
More than 4,000 deaths from teens due to alcohol