Drug Use
What would you call any substance that affects the way you think, act, and/or feel?
A drug
True or False! Alcohol is addictive
True! ~ alcohol is addictive
What is the legal age to use cannabis in Saskatchewan?
19 years of age or older
Where do vapes get their flavours?
1) Fruits
2) Chemicals
3) Candy
Chemicals~ Vapes contain chemicals such as nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerol and flavouring chemicals. When heated, these liquids produce new chemicals, including aldehydes (chemicals causing lung disease and cancer) which can be harmful.
What is the legal age in Saskatchewan to drink any alcoholic beverage?
19 years of age in Saskatchewan
True or False! Coffee and energy drinks are considered drugs.
True! ~ Coffee and energy drinks are considered drugs because it effects the mind and body and it can be addictive.
True or False! If you have a family history of addiction, you are more susceptible to having addiction.
True! ~ the addiction process is genetic and if you have a family history of addiction, you are more likely to develop an addiction if you try substances.
Myth or Fact! It is safe to drive after using cannabis.
Myth! Cannabis significantly impairs judgement, motor coordination, and reaction time making driving after use UNSAFE.
True or False! Aerosol given off by a vape can contain harmful chemicals.
True! ~Vaping gives off aerosol that contains harmful chemicals.
True or False! Alcohol is considered a drug.
True! ~Alcohol is a drug because it affects the mind and body and it can be addictive.
Are prescription drugs always safe and legal?
No. When you take drugs that are prescribed to you properly, following doctor's orders, they are safe and legal. BUT when you take drugs prescribed to someone else or take them in a way that was not intended, they can be unsafe and they become illegal.
True or False! A person CANNOT become addicted to a substance if they only try it one time.
False! ~a person CAN become addicted to a substance after trying it only one time.
Myth or Fact? Cannabis helps youth focus.
MYTH – Regular cannabis use impairs thinking, attention, and memory
What negative effects can vaping have on the body? Name 2.
Nicotine addiction, damage to lung cells, irritation to throat and airways, headaches, nausea, potential burns from devices, exposure to chemicals like formaldehyde and acrolein (which both increase the risk of lung disease and cancer).
Does alcohol make you feel more tired or more awake?
Alcohol is a depressant and slows down the mind and body so it makes a person feel more tired.
What are warning signs of problematic substance use? Name 2.
Changes in behaviour, gradual withdrawal from social circles, drop in grades, loss of interest in normal activities.
What is it called when a person feels that they cannot do without a substance?
Having an addiction
What are the effects of cannabis (marijuana) on your body and the brain? Name 2.
Increased appetite, loss of coordination, decreased concentration, hallucinations, memory loss, lung disease, and addiction.
True or False! Nicotine in a vape can cause brain fog.
True! ~Brain fog can occur due to nicotine in a vape and affects your ability to think clearly and function in your daily life
What are the signs of alcohol poisoning? Name 2.
Vomiting, passing out, difficulty waking up, and slow, shallow breathing are all signs of alcohol poisoning. Alcohol poisoning can result in coma or death.
Why is it dangerous to mix alcohol and other drugs?
Combination of drugs can intensify effects that can even be fatal including mixing alcohol with medication prescribed by a doctor or mixing energy drinks with alcohol.
What is in a cigarette that makes it addictive?
Nicotine
Name two groups of people who are more vulnerable to the harmful effects of cannabis use.
1)youth 25 years of age and under
2) children and babies
3) pregnant and breastfeeding mothers
4) those with mental health concerns
5) those with substance use concerns
After vaping, how long does it take nicotine to reach your brain?
10 seconds
What will take away the effects of alcohol?
Only time will take away the effect of alcohol. Coffee, food, and cold showers will NOT make you sober or shorten the time it takes to become sober.