Drugs
What is a drug?
A drug is any substance that affects the way you think, act and/or feel.
At what age can someone legally buy cigarettes or alcohol in Ontario?
19 years of age.
Name two drinks that contain alcohol.
Beer, wine, vodka, whiskey, scotch, gin, etc.
Name two things that people should NOT do after drinking alcohol.
Drive a care, ride a bicycle, swim, or drive any other type of motorized vehicle.
What is another name for cannabis?
marijuana
Name two drugs.
Tobacco (cigarettes), alcohol, medications, cannabis (marijuana), etc
Name two negative consequences of smoking cigarettes.
Yellow teeth, bad breath, cough, cost a lot of money, loss of friends, decreases exercise tolerance, lung damage, increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and addiction.
Why is alcohol considered a drug?
Alcohol is a drug because it affects the mind and body and can be addictive
What are the signs of alcohol poisoning
Vomiting, passing out, difficulty waking up, and shallow breathing are just some of the signs.
What is the legal age to use cannabis, usually known as marijuana?
19 years of age and older.
Why do some people choose to use drugs when they know that they are harmful?
People think that taking drugs will help them cope with stress, feel cool, belong to a peer group (fit in), rebel, and satisfy their curiosity.
What drug is in cigarettes that makes them highly addictive?
Nicotine. As well as nicotine, there are over 7,000 other chemicals in cigarettes with approximately 70 known to cause cancer.
Does alcohol make you feel more tired or awake?
Alcohol is a depressant and slows down the mind and body so it makes a person feel more tired.
What happens to a person who drinks too much in a short period?
Drinking too much in a short time period is called binge drinking. Drinking too much alcohol can cause in alcohol poisoning, and/or result in a coma or death
What are the common effects of cannabis on school?
Cannabis affects memory, causes poor concentration and grades, and causes a tired feeling resulting in more absenteeism.
Why is it dangerous to mix alcohol and other drugs?
Combinations of drugs can intensify effects that can be fatal, including mixing alcohol with medication prescribed by a doctor or mixing energy drinks with alcohol.
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Can you tell from a person’s behaviour that they have been drinking alcohol?
No. Some people may not seem to be affected by alcohol. However, it slows down the activity of the mind and body even though this may not be obvious to others.
What is the legal age to drink any alcohol beverage?
19 years of age (in Ontario)
Is cannabis, better known as marijuana, a drug?
Yes, it contains a mind-altering ingredient called THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).
Why do some teens choose not to do drugs?
Parental influence, religious/cultural reasons, personal goals/ambitions, selfconfidence, concern for health, and concern about legal consequences.
True or False. E-cigarettes contain nicotine.
True
What will take away the effects of alcohol?
Only time will take away the effect of alcohol. Coffee or cold showers will not shorten the time it takes to become sober.
Why do people in beer commercials look happy and successful?
Beer companies want TV viewers to associate beer with happiness, health, wealth, and popularity so you buy more of the product.
What does having an addiction mean?
A person addicted to a substance feels that they cannot do without the substance (i.e., dependence)