Nicotine
Manuela asked her older sister to quit smoking. Her sister said she wished she could, but it was too difficult, and she needed help. Manuela's sister had already become addicted to what chemical found in tobacco?
Nicotine
Some teenagers think that because marijuana is a plant, it must be safe. What dangerous mind-altering chemical naturally occurs in marijuana?
THC or Tetrahydrocannibinol
What does OTC stand for?
over-the-counter
Which has more alcohol: a can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of alcohol?
They are all the same. Alcohol is alcohol. Beer, wine, and liquor all have the same amount of alcohol per serving.
Name two illegal drugs, commonly referred to as "street drugs."
Heroin, Cocaine, Crack, Methamphetamine
Karl invited Yasmine to the movies, but as soon as Karl opened his mouth and started to talk, Yasmine could tell he was a smoker. She promptly turned down his invitation. What social consequence doomed Karl's invitation?
Bad Breath
True or False? Most teenages smoke marijuana.
False
Why must prescription drugs be prescribed by a doctor and used as directed?
These drugs are too powerful or dangerous to be administered and dosed by individuals.
At a family wedding, Rob told everyone he was old enough to drink. He had just celebrated his twentieth birthday. Is Rob old enough to drink, and if not, why?
No, because the legal drinking age is 21.
Name two possible effects of heroin use.
confusion, slurred speech, decreased respiratory rate, drowsiness, nausea
Exposure to this by-product of smoked tobacco products causes tobacco related disease in nonsmokers.
Secondhand Smoke
Name three effects marijuana has on the teenage brain.
slow reaction time, poor depth reception, lack of motivation, loss of balance and coordination, short-term memory loss, or poor decision making
True or False? It is okay to share a prescription drug with someone as long as they are the same age and weight as you.
False
Name three effects alcohol has on the developing teenage brain.
loss of self control, blurred vision, slurred speech, poor judgment, slow reaction time, loss of balance and coordination, or poor decision making
Name three possible effects of methamphetamine use.
anxiety, paranoia, panic attacks, rapid heart rate, irritability, violent behavior
Even with all the influence from the media, four out of five teens will make this choice when it comes to nicotine. What choice is it?
To stay Nicotine-Free
Identify one way marijuana use could harm a friendship.
The friend not using marijuana may not want to be involved with someone who is in possession of or uses marijuana. The friend using marijuana may stop hanging out with non-using friends to be with those that do use marijuana.
Name two things a doctor considers about the patient when writing a prescription.
health, other medications, benefits vs. side effects
Alcohol slows down the central nervous system, including the heart rate and breathing. What type of drug is alcohol, stimulant or depressant?
Depressant
They are referred to as "street drugs" because they are not made in a licensed laboratory or prescribed by doctors. They are made illegally and typically sold on the streets.
In school, James learned one word that refers to any chemical in tobacco or in other products that is known to cause cancer. What is that word?
Carcinogen
Explain how marijuana affects motivation and give an example.
People who use marijuana experience a lack of motivation causing them not to care or try hard. They often drop out of extracurricular activities and their grades fall.
When Bennett arrived at hockey practice some of his teammates noticed there was something wrong with him. He seemed confused about why he was at the rink, and his speech was slurred. As his teammates were talking to him, he threw up. What prescription drug did Bennett misuse?
prescription pain reliever
When Denzel got to Joe's house, Joe could tell he had been drinking. He could barely stand up and was slurring his words. Denzel stumbled into the house and passed out in the living room. What side effect of alcohol is Denzel experiencing and what does Joe need to do?
Denzel is experiencing alcohol poisoning, and Joe should call 911.
What type of prescription drug has similar side effects to cocaine and methamphetamine?
prescription stimulant