Caffeine
Nicotine
Marijuana
Stimulants #1
(RX & Street)
(RX & Street)
Stimulants #2
Effects
Effects
100
increased alertness, energy, and blood pressure are all ______ - ______ of caffeine.
What is short-term effects.
100
The legal age to use nicotine was recently changed to 21. Increasing the legal age was due to recent research on ____ development.
What is brain.
100
Contrary to popular belief, marijuana is actually a stimulant because it speeds up the heart. The reason people believe it to be a depressant is because it slows down _______ activity.
What is brain.
Cannabis use directly affects the parts of the brain responsible for memory, learning, attention, decision-making, coordination, emotion, and reaction time
100
In my natural form, I am a plant. I grow in warmer climates like Columbia. I am illegal in the US to grow, sell, or use. Your brain needs more and more of me each time making me extremely addicting.
What is cocaine.
100
The brain needs more and more cocaine to feel the same effects each time, making it extremely _______.
What is addicting.
200
Trouble sleeping, increased anxiety, irregular heart beat, and changes to the way the body processes sugar are all _____ - ______ ______ of caffeine.
What is long-term effects.
200
High levels of nicotine can cause an over-dose, known as ________.
What is nic-sic.
200
In addition to a stimulant, marijuana is also considered a hallucinogen due to the heightened levels of _____.
What is THC (tetra-hydro-cannabinol)
High doses of marijuana may result in time perception distortion, hallucinations, paranoia, and distorted reality.
The abuse of marijuana also can cause serious physical and mental problems, frequent respiratory infections, impaired memory and learning ability, increased heart rate, anxiety, and panic attacks.
200
I am an illegal drug made from a natural plant. I am highly addictive. Some report getting hooked the very first time. I am the more concentrated, purer version of cocaine. I am named after the sound I make when smoked.
What is crack-cocaine.
200
Often mistaken for cocaine, this newer drug is dyed pink so users are aware it's not cocaine.
What is "Pink Cocaine."
Usual contents Ketamine & MDMA (psychedelics), Meth, Fentanyl, Xylazine (tranquilizer).
300
Suddenly stopping caffeine can lead to _____________ like headaches, irritability, and fatigue, which often last for a few days and can last up to a week.
What is withdrawal symptoms.
300
Nicotine causes the brain to release ________, and that creates a buzz of pleasure and energy. The buzz quickly fades, though. Then you may feel tired or a little down—and you may want that buzz again.
What is adrenaline.
300
Despite marijuana being legal at the state level, it is still not legal at the ______ level.
What is federal. 
300
I am an illegal, man-made drug. I am made from chemicals that could kill you if drank. I am known to explode when being made. I cause users to lose their teeth and hair, and to develop skin sores.
What is meth.
300
Because meth is such a strong stimulant, it can cause hallucinations, delusions, sleep deprivation, lack of appetite, extreme weight loss, picking, memory loss, aggression, bizarre or psychotic behavior. While some of these are short-term effects, meth can have lasting effects on someone's _______ health.
What is mental.
400
The recommended amount of caffeine an adolescent should have per day is ____ mg.
What is 100.
400
Vaping causes a lung injury called ________ (popcorn lung is the nickname).
EVALI (Electronic Vaping Associated Lung Injury)
400
Cannabis use disorder is 4 to 7 times more likely to develop in individuals who begin using the drug before ____.
What is 18.
With the dramatic surge of THC and normalization of weed in America, experts believe addiction rates among teens will spike. As of now, 1 in 6 people who use marijuana in their teens will develop a dependence, but that number may soon change. Already physicians are noticing a rise in marijuana-related hospitalizations.
400
I am the purer, more concentrated version of meth. I am usually seen in a glass, crystal like form.
What is crystal meth.
400
Meth is made from toxic chemicals - some could cause death if drank. But because meth users smoke these chemicals, it eats away at the body and brain at an alarming rate. Meth users typically experience visible ______ of use, like skin sores, hair loss, and meth mouth.
What are signs.
500
The recommended amount of caffeine an adult should have per day is _____ mg.
What is 200. (I will accept 200-400).
500
The two main ingredients found in vape liquid is propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin, which are both a form of _____.
What is oil.
500
Ohio has recently legalized recreational marijuana, however, there are still some professions and employers who will not allow it. Name three types of professions who should not or cannot use marijuana.
Federal Government positions, commercial transportation and aviation, public safety and law enforcement, healthcare professional, safety-sensitive positions (heavy machinery operators), military, roles involving children, elderly, or other public service positions.
500
I am a prescribed medication, but can be easily abused if not taken correctly. I can help people who struggle with focus issues.
What are ADHD meds.
500
ADHD meds can be very helpful medications to some people. What are three things you should never do while taking an ADHD medication?
Never stop without talking to your doctor.
Never sell or give away your meds.
Never take anyone else’s - even if it’s the same medication.