Substances
Name one gateway drug.
What is cannabis/marijuana?
What is alcohol?
What is nicotine?
What is caffeine?
You should do this when you get home from school to prevent the spread of illnesses/germs.
What is washing your hands?
True or False: Addiction is a disease.
True. Addiction is a chronic disease. It alters brain function leading to changes in behavior and self-control.
Tobacco companies attract teens to use their products by creating this.
What are flavored vapes?
List two ways to keep yourself safe on social media.
- private accounts
- your followers are only people you know
- never use your full name
- do not post your address, phone number, password, current location etc.
True or False: If a drug is legal, it is safe to use.
False.
In Maryland, it is illegal for people under 21 to use and possess marijuana. Two risks associated with cannabis use are _________ and ________.
- mental health issues
- issues with memory and attention
- poor academic performance in school
*only needed to list two for 300 points*
This is the act of publicly releasing someone's personal information, such as an address, on the Internet without their permission.
What is doxxing?
Genetics influences addiction by about _____%.
What is 40-60%?
This popular drug is a neurotoxin.
What is alcohol?
List four methods to relax after a stressful situation
- going on a walk outside
- meditation
- counting backwards from 100
- deep breathing
- stretching
Name two addictions that are not drug related.
What is a gambling addiction?
What is a shopping addiction?
What is a gaming addiction?
What is a social media addiction?
In 2024, ___% of middle school and high school students vape.
What is 6%?
The R in SMART goals means this.
What is relevant?
This increases your chances of becoming addicted to substances.
What is early drug use?