Nicotine
Manuela asked her older sister to quit smoking. Her sister said she wished she could, but t was too difficult, and she needed help. Manuela's sister had already become addicted to what chemical found in tobacco?
Nicotine
Which has more alcohol: can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of alcohol?
They are all the same. They all have the same amount per serving.
Some teenagers think that because marijuana is a plant, it must be safe. What dangerous mind-altering chemical naturally occurs in marijuana?
THC or tetrahydrocannabinal
Name 2 illegal drugs, commonly referred to as "street drugs."
What does OTC stand for?
Over-the-counter
Bonus
It's Sunday afternoon and you are studying with a friend for a big test on Monday. Your friend says, "Don't worry. Take this prescription drug my little brother takes. It will help you focus." What should you do?
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
At a family wedding, Rob told everyone was old enough to drink. He had just celebrated his twentieth birthday. Is Rob old enough to drink, and if not, why?
No...the legal drinking age is 21
True or False? Most teenagers smoke marijuana?
False
Bonus: Your friend has been acting strange lately. She seems less motivated in school and on the soccer field. She's been skipping lunch because she doesn't have any money. You're worried about her. What should you do?
Name 2 possible effects of heroin use.
Why must prescription drugs be prescribe by a doctor and use as directed?
These drugs are too powerful or dangerous to be administered and dosed by individuals.
Exposure to this by-product of smoked tobacco products causes tobacco related disease in nonsmokers.
Secondhand smoke
Bonus: You have three friends who have been your best buddies for years. You have hung out together since elementary school. Lately, they have been doing a lot of things that you are not comfortable with, including vaping. What should you do?
Name three effects of alcohol has on the developing teenage brain.
Loss of self-control, blurred vision, slurred speech, poor judgement, slow reaction time, loss of balance and coordination, poor decision making
Name 3 effects marijuana has on the teenage brain.
slow reaction time, poor depth perception, lack of motivation, loss of balance and coordination, short-term memory loss, poor decision making.
Name 3 possible effects of methamphetamine use.
anxiety, paranoia, panic attacks, rapid heart rate, irritability, violent behavior
False
Even with all of the influence from the media, four out of five teens will still make this choice when it comes to nicotine? What choice is it?
To stay nicotine free
Alcohol slows down the central nervous system, including heart rate and breathing. What type of drug is alcohol, a stimulant or depressant?
Depressant
Bonus: You're visiting a friend when his parents bring out some potato chis and beer. They offer the beer to your friend, who takes one for himself and hands one to you. What do you do?
Identify one way marijuana use could harm a friendship.
The friend not wanting to be involved with the friend using marijuana. The friend using marijuana may stop hanging out with the non-using friends to be with those that do use marijuana.
Explain why drugs like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine are referred to as "street drugs."
Because they are not made by a licensed laboratory or prescribed by doctors. They are made illegally and typically sold on the streets.
Name 2 things a doctor considers about the patient when writing a prescription.
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
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 Denze experiencing and what does Joe need to do?
Alcohol poisoning and call 911
Explain how marijuana affects motivation and give and 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.
What type of prescription drug has similar side effects to cocaine and methamphetamine?
A prescription stimulant
Bonus:
Your mom and stepdad are out for the evening and your older stepbrother is having some friends over. They invite you to play video games with them. As you play, you notice that his friends are acting strange. You think maybe they have used a drug. What should you do?
When Bennett arrived at hockey practice, some of his teammates notices 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 tho him, he threw up. What prescription drug did Bennett misuse?
Prescription pain reliever