Alcohol
True or False: Alcohol is a depressant
True - It slows down activity in the brain
True or False: Marijuana is not an addictive drug
False
Heavy users develop marijuana use disorders
True or False: Many E-Cigarettes and tobacco products are FDA approved.
False
True or False: Substance abuse changes the brain which can make drug use compulsive and addictive
True
Over time continued use rewires the brain to compulsively seek substances.
True or False: Electronic smoking devices are held to the same strict advertising standards as traditional tobacco products.
False
How many people die each year from alcohol related causes?
100,000
False
THC is the addictive part of marijuana that gets you high. THC is not found in CBD oils.
How many packs of cigarettes are in one Alto pod?
3 packs (60 cigarettes)
What percent of Americans have been exposed to some form of alcoholism or alcoholic behaviors by family members throughout their childhood?
45%
25
How many youth ages 12-17 drink alcohol?
2.3 million
Name two signs of marijuana use
Lack of focus, bloodshot eyes, poor time management, increased food cravings, lack of motivation, increased sleep
How many cigarettes are equivalent to one JUUL pod?
20 cigarettes
What percent of teen addicts receive treatment for their addiction?
Only 10%
What do E-Cigarettes produce?
Aerosol not vapor
How many minutes does it take for alcohol to affect your brain?
6 minutes
How long does marijuana stay in your system?
Anywhere from 30-90 days.
True or False: The vapor that gets released into the air is harmless
False
It is an aerosol that contains cancer causing chemicals, heavy metals, nicotine, volatile organic compounds
How many American adults (aged 12 and older) are battling a substance use disorder?
Over 23 million
What percent of cancer is caused by tobacco and alcohol use?
30%
How long does it take for one ounce of alcohol to be processed in your body?
1 hour
What percent of THC is found in marijuana today?
18-36%
How many deaths have reportedly been linked to lung illnesses related to vaping?
26 deaths
What percent of people who become addicted to alcohol or other drugs started using before age 18?
90%
In the U.S. how many babies are born with a drug dependence every year?
22,000