Alcohol
True or False? Alcohol is a drug.
TRUE. A drug is any substance, other than food, that is taken to change the way the body or the mind functions. Drugs can occur naturally or can be produced in a lab.
True or false? Smoking marijuana interferes with your sense of time and distance.
TRUE. Judging distance and passage of time is difficult under the influence of marijuana. People under the influence frequently misjudge the speed at which that are driving, and the amount of time required for breaking.
True or false? Smoking causes 80%-90% of all lung cancer.
TRUE. Researchers estimate that 80%-90% of all lung cancer is smoking related. (Source: Tobacco Basics Handbook)
True or false? Protective factors decrease kids' chances of becoming harmfully involved with substance use or gambling.
TRUE. Examples of protective factors are developing good social skills, participating in productive activities, feeling connected to school, and having friends who positively impact your decision making.
True or False? It isn't hard to quit vaping.
FALSE. E-cigarettes contain nicotine which is addictive. Many e-cigarette users get even more nicotine than they would from a tobacco product.
True or False? Alcohol is a depressant.
TRUE. Alcohol depresses the brain centers that control behaviour.
True or False? Marijuana is naturally grown therefore it is less harmful that cigarettes.
FALSE. An average cigarette has over 4000 chemicals in it; and marijuana smoke and tobacco smoke shared many of the same chemicals. But the two types of smoke aren't identical. For instance, marijuana doesn't contain nicotine. And tobacco doesn't contain cannabinoids, which include THC.
True or false? Tobacco smoke contains tar.
TRUE. Tar consists of solid particles from cigarette smoke. It interferes with the normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs, and contributes to shortness of breath. (Source: AADAC Quick Facts)
True or false? Risk factors increase kid's chances of harmful involvement with substances or gambling.
TRUE. Other examples of risk factors are early involvement with alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, or gambling, a history of substance abuse in the family, family conflict, and poor school connection.
True or False? There are withdrawal symptoms of vaping.
TRUE. These include symptoms such as feeling irritable or restless, headaches, difficulty sleeping, feeling anxious, difficulty concentrating, feeling tired or groggy, increased sweating and more.
True or False? When a person stops drinking suddenly after drinking heavily, they can get sick.
TRUE. Physical dependance occurs when the body gets used to having alcohol in the system. Withdrawal symptoms (sickness) may happen if drinking is suddenly stopped.
True or false? Most Grade 7 students have tried Marijuana in Alberta.
FALSE. 96.5% of Alberta Grade 7 students reported never trying Marijuana. (Source: The Alberta Youth Experience Survey 2008)
True or false? Smoking light cigarettes decreases your risk of heart disease compared wish smoking regular cigarettes.
FALSE. Some evidence indicates that light cigarettes contain more tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide that manufacturers claim. Smoking light cigarettes is unlikely to reduce the risk or heart disease. (Source: Tobacco Basics Handbook)
True or false? Schools can make a valuable difference in preventing substance use and gambling problems.
TRUE. Research shows that participation in extracurricular activities, positive relationships between youth and adults in the school setting, and high social and academic expectations are critical factors in preventing substance use and gambling problems.
True or False? Vaping only 1 or 2 times a day will not cause lung or heart damage.
FALSE. Any amount of vaping can potentially cause damage. Nicotine os a toxic substance, raising your blood pressure and increasing your heart rate. We also know vaping is associated with several lung diseases.
True or false? If you drink only beer, you won't develop a drinking problem.
FALSE. The form of alcohol makes no difference. The effect of the pure alcohol contained in the beverages is the same.
True or false? Short term memory loss, laziness, and feeling tired all the time are side effects of using marijuana.
TRUE. Mood swings, poor concentration, and lung damadge are also side effects as well.
True or false? There are more smokers than non-smokers.
FALSE. Almost 80% of individuals over 15 do not smoke. (Source: Tobacco Basics Handbook)
True or false? Youth may turn to substance use or gambling when they cannot express their feelings in a healthy way.
TRUE. As people grow older, bottled up feelings will continue to cause pain. Some people try to relieve the pain through substance use or gambling.
True or False? All e-cigarettes have nicotine.
FALSE. Most e-cigarettes do have nicotine. Even e-cigarettes that don't have nicotine have chemicals in them. These chemicals can irritate and damage the lungs. The long-term effects of e-cigarettes that don't have nicotine are not known.
True or false? Only people who drink every day can become alcoholics.
FALSE. Anyone who drinks can become an alcoholic.
True or false? Marijuana is not addictive.
FALSE. It can be. Psychologically addictive and mildly physically addictive.
True or false? Tobacco smoke contains 4000 different chemicals.
TRUE. Fifty of these chemicals are cancer-causing agents known as carcinogens.
True or false? It is helpful for an adult to tell a youth how to replace feelings of sadness with feelings of happiness.
FALSE. A young person needs to know that it is ok to talk honestly about feelings or to feel sad, confused, and vulnerable at times. Adults can show they care by listening and understanding.
True or False? Vaping is less harmful than smoking tobacco.
TRUE. Vaping is less harmful than smoking. It's true that e-cigarette aerosol doesn’t include all the contaminants in tobacco smoke, but it still isn’t safe. Vaping isn't safe because e-cigarettes contain nicotine (a highly addictive and harmful chemical) and other hazardous chemicals, including carcinogens.