Marijuana
Name 3 reasons why someone might want to use marijuana.
Peer pressure, social media pressure, coping with emotions, curiosity, rebellion, etc.
Name 3 reasons why someone might want to use nicotine.
Peer pressure, rebellion, parents smoke, addiction, cope with emotions, curiosity, etc.
True or False: A can of beer = a glass of wine = a shot of liquor = a mixed drink. All have about the same amount of alcohol content.
True
It's the weekend; it's raining and you're stuck in the house. Your parents and sister are out for the afternoon. You're bored. You think, "maybe I should have a beer. Getting buzzed would make this day less boring." What could you do, say, or think so that you won't drink?
Answers will vary.
Name 3 reasons why not to use marijuana.
Harms your brain, harms your lungs, makes you more anxious, distorts perception, can't think clearly, doesn't solve problems, dependency/addiction, it's illegal for kids, etc.
Name 3 reasons why not to use nicotine.
Hurts your health, do worse in sports, smells bad, addicting, trouble with family, harms others around you, yellow teeth, illegal for kids, etc.
Many people try to cover up their problems or feelings by drinking alcohol. Name 2 alternatives or coping strategies to avoid drinking?
Talk to someone, exercise, listen to music, watch a movie, read a book, cook/bake, etc.
It's a rainy day. You and your friend are both disappointed that the event you were going to was called off. You're bored and go into the kitchen to see what there is to eat. You notice a vape in a drawer. What could you do, say, or think in order not to vape?
Answers will vary.
Name 3 immediate consequences of marijuana use.
Can't concentrate/think, can't remember, slows reaction time, can't drive safely, you may do something you regret, feel anxious or panicked, feel out of control, feel sick, appetite increases, red eyes, laugh a lot, etc.
How can you tell if someone is addicted to nicotine?
Name 3 immediate dangers, or things that can happen any time when drinking alcohol.
Lose control, lose coordination, get into a car crash, impaired judgement, slurred speech, pass out, lose consciousness, may do something without knowing, etc.
Nationally, most people your age do not use drugs and it's the same here at school.
Name 3 things that can happen to you after you've used marijuana for a while.
Name 3 long term consequences of using nicotine.
Death, lung cancer or other cancers, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), etc.
Name 3 consequences or problems associated with regular/heavy drinking.
Addiction, mental health problems, trouble with relationships, trouble at school/work, car crashes, violence, suicidal thoughts, brain damage, liver damage, weakened immune system, etc.
Name the 6 ways to "Say No".
Simply say "no", give a reason, give an alternative, stand up to pressure, leave the scene, and avoid the scene.
Name 3 long term consequences of marijuana use.
Problems learning and remembering, higher risk of using other drugs, loss of interest in activities, mental health issues worsen or arise, severe addiction, lung damage, damage to immune system, etc.
Why does smoking make you dizzy?
When you smoke, you inhale carbon monoxide in the smoke. Carbon monoxide replaces oxygen in the blood. The blood then contains a lower level of oxygen, which is what makes you dizzy.
When the alcohol wears off, what might still be there?
Uncomfortable feelings and problems.
Adults/family, peers, ads, social media, influencers, community, yourself, etc.