Peer Pressure
Who is a peer?
A peer is someone who is at the same level as you, someone that is in the same grade, age, or class.
T/F: Marijuana can cause addiction.
True
Name three types/kinds of alcohol products
Beer, Wine, Liquor,
The main chemical found in tobacco is called _____________.
Nicotine; Nicotine is an addictive substance and is the chemical that makes it hard for people to quit smoking
The ______ controls your decision-making.
A. Frontal Lobe
B. Temporal Lobe
C. Hippocampus
D. Occipital Lobe
A. Frontal Lobe
What is the Decision Making Model
Stop, Think, Act, Reflect
Regularly using marijuana can cause problems with the following:
A. Learning
B. Memory
C. Concentration
D. All of the above
T/F: Alcohol gives people energy
False, Alcohol is a depressant, which means it slows down the body.
This is a battery-powered product that can contain nicotine or marijuana
Vape Pen.
The ______ controls your breathing.
A. Occipital Lobe
B. Brain Stem
C. Frontal Lobe
D. Cerebellum
B. Brain stem
Your friend is trying to get you to smoke with her, but you remember what Ms. Jazmin said about the effects of marijuana and decide that you care more about your health and dont want to smoke with her. Name a peer pressure refusal strategy and how would you use it?
Say No, Walk Away, Suggest A Better Idea, Reverse the Pressure, State the Facts, Walk Away, Steer Clear, Make an Excuse, Broken Record
What is the legal age to use and purchase marijuana in California?
21
Regardless of Age, Alcohol Affects everyone's brain the same way. True or False.
False, Alcohol is much more dangerous for a young person's brain than it is for an adult's brain because your brain is still developing.
T/F: Chewing Tobacco is safer than Smoking Tobacco
False, Chewing Tobacco is just as dangerous
Marijuana affects a person's decision-making skills. What part of the brain controls this function?
Frontal Lobe.
Sarah was taking some books out of her locker wen Brandi said, Hey, we're going to skip our next class. You should come with us. It's no big deal. It's just one class. You won't miss anything". Sarah looked at Brandi in the eye and replied, Brandi, why are you pressuring me?" You know I don't miss school unless I'm really sick".
What peer pressure strategy did she use?
Reverse the Pressure
A food product that contains marijuana is called ________________.
Edibles.
What is the legal age for alcohol consumption?
21
E-cigarettes only produce water vapor.
False;The liquid in e-cigarettes contains nicotine, water, flavoring and usually a solvent like glycol . Researchers have found both nicotine and toxins.
Marijuana affects memory and breathing. What 2 parts of the brain control these functions?
Hippocampus and brainstem.
What is the difference between an "I" message and a "You" message? Give an example.
I” messages allows a person who is affected by the behavior of another to express the impact it has on him/her. A "you" message is usually an order or command.
What is the chemical that is found in marijuana.
THC- Tetra Hydro- Cannabinol
Is alcoholism a disease?
Alcoholism is a type of substance addiction. As defined by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, this means alcoholism, like other addictions, is a chronic disease affecting the reward, memory, and motivation systems of the brain. Although a disease, it can be cured.
What are some diseases that can be caused because of tobacco use?
Mouth Cancer, Emphysema, Heart Disease, Lung Disease.
Marijuana affects vision, heart rate and speech. What 3 parts of the brain control these functions?
Occipital, Hypothalamus and Temporal lobe.