Marijuana
What is the main psychoactive chemical in marijuana that causes the "high"
THC tetrahydrocannabinol
What makes vaping addictive?
nicotine
100: What are opioids commonly used for in medicine? Answer:
Pain relief.
Alcohol is what type of drug?
A depressant
What is one sign someone may be gaming too much?
neglecting other responsibilities or relationships
people expressing concern
name one short terms effect marijuana can have on thinking and memory
trouble remembering, slower reaction time, difficulty focusing and poor decision making.
Name one short-term effect of vaping.
Answer: Coughing, dizziness, increased heart rate.
Name one short-term effect of opioid use. Answer:
Drowsiness, slowed breathing, nausea, euphoria, or confusion
: Name one short-term effect of alcohol.
Slowed reaction time, impaired judgment
True or False: Gaming late at night can affect your mood the next day.
True
Using MJ before the age of 25 can affect which part of the body that is still developing?
Brain - PFC responsible for decision making and impulse control
True or False: Vape aerosol is harmless water vapor.
False
300: Why is mixing opioids with alcohol especially dangerous?
Answer: They both slow breathing and heart rate, increasing overdose risk.
What is binge drinking?
Consuming a large amount in a short time (e.g., 4–5+ drinks).
Name one possible physical effect of excessive gaming
: Eye strain, headaches, poor posture
Student smokes weed before school because it makes them less stressed. They start depending on it through the day. Where are they on the continuum ?
problematic/dependance
A student vapes every morning before class. What risk level is this?
high risk use
A teen takes a friend’s leftover Percocet to relax. What risk level is this?
Answer: High-Risk Use, moving toward Problematic/Dependence.
0: A teen drinks to cope with emotions. What risk level is this?
High-Risk Use.
A student skips social events to game for hours. What risk is this?
Social isolation / unhealthy balance.
what is high THC percentages related to? (increases risk of what?)
THC induced psychosis
Anxiety
Paranoia
Stronger impairment
Why is quitting vaping difficult for many teens? Answer:
Nicotine dependence and withdrawal symptoms
: Why is fentanyl especially dangerous for teens? Answer:
It is extremely potent and a tiny amount can be fatal, often mixed into drugs without people knowing
Why is teen alcohol use especially harmful?
The brain is still developing, increasing risk for long-term problems.
Why can gaming become addictive for some teens?
: Because reward systems (levels, wins) activate dopamine pathways.