Alcohol
Confusing; vomiting; unconsciousness; seizures
True or false: ALL juul pods contain nicotine.
TRUE!
Who is more likely to become addicted to substances quicker, teens or adults?
Teens.
Who is your Student Assistance Couneslor?
Ms. Lonergan, duh!
Someone is in the "experimentation stage" on the continuum if they've tried substances ____ many times (or less!)
3 times or less.
What type of alcohol is pure alcohol?
Ethanol.
What type of drug is nicotine?
Stimulant.
What is one reason teens do NOT use substances?
Damages brain development; loss of memory; it's illegal; creates challenges; lung damage; parents will be mad etc.
Where is Ms. L's office?
Room 253A; above Mrs. Walker's room; in the 9th grade science wing
At what age is the brain fully developed?
25-27
What is the name of the law that protects us when calling for help when a friend is needs medical assistance?
Addiction; Impaired Executive Functioning; Lung inflammation; Seizures
What is something teens can do for fun instead of using substances?
Issues with friends; home/school work; family stress; etc.
What's one way to get a friend help if they have a problem with alcohol or drugs?
Talk to your Student Assistance Counselor. Remember, all conversations are confidential and referrals can be made anonymously.
How much alcohol is in a 12oz can of beer and a 5oz glass of wine?
1.2 tablespoons.
What's one marketing strategy nicotine companies use to promote their products?
Young people; fun situations; associating it with relaxing; utilizing different trends etc.
What's one way to refuse substances if someone offers it to you?
Offer a different activity; just say 'no'; give a reason why; walk away etc.
Most conversations with Ms. Lonergan are confidential. What does confidential mean?
Confidential means kept in privacy.
What part of the brain is the last to develop?
The pre-frontal cortex.