Alcohol
At what approximate age do most adolescents first experiment with alcohol in the U.S.?
Around 13–15 years old
What is the most common form of nicotine use among adolescents today?
E-cigarettes/vaping
What is the main psychoactive compound in marijuana?
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
Cocaine is derived from the leaves of what plant?
The coca plant
Slang for being high on Marijuana and drunk on alcohol?
Crossed
Name one short-term risk associated with adolescent binge drinking.
Injury, risky sexual behavior, or alcohol poisoning
True or False: Vaping liquids are safe because they don’t contain tobacco.
False — they contain nicotine and harmful chemicals
True or False: Marijuana is not addictive.
False — about 1 in 6 users who start young develop dependence
What neurotransmitter does cocaine primarily block reuptake of?
Dopamine (also norepinephrine and serotonin)
What drug did the NFL QB who ruined Rishabh's 2023 and 2024 smoke in Costa Rica?
Ayahuasca
Chronic alcohol use in adolescence can impair development of which brain region responsible for decision-making?
The prefrontal cortex
Nicotine use during adolescence primarily affects which aspect of brain development?
Chronic marijuana use in adolescents is linked to declines in which cognitive ability?
Memory, learning, and attention
Name one acute cardiovascular complication of cocaine use.
Tachycardia, hypertension, myocardial ischemia
Which famous musician was hospitalized with seizures and was placed in an induced coma in 2013 for cough syrup overdose?
lil wayne
What is the legal BAC limit for drivers under 21 in most U.S. states?
0.00–0.02 (zero tolerance)
What physical finding might suggest a teen is vaping/using zyn's regularly?
Oral irritation, chronic cough, or throat irritation
What syndrome involves cyclic vomiting in chronic marijuana users?
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
Cocaine use in adolescents can mimic which common psychiatric disorder?
ADHD or anxiety disorders
Methamphetamine
Name one validated tool for alcohol screening in adolescents.
CRAFFT, S2BI, BSTAD, and TAPS
Name one pharmacologic option for nicotine cessation in adolescents.
Nicotine replacement therapy, Bupropion is not approved
Adolescent marijuana use is associated with increased risk for developing these two major mental health disorders later in life.
Depression, psychosis, or schizophrenia
What is a rare, life threatening complication related to GI system for cocaine use?
hemorrhagic diarrhea
Which common OTC medication allows users to see the "Hat man" when taken in high doses?
Benadryl