The Sobering Truth
This legal stimulant is the most widely used psychoactive substance in the world.
What is caffeine
In most U.S. states, this is the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers over 21.
What is 0.8%
This addictive chemical is found in both cigarettes and vapes making quitting hard.
What is nicotine.
True or False: Long-term heavy use of marijuana can impact memory and attention.
True
Chronic heavy alcohol use can lead to this liver condition, characterized by scarring and impaired function.
What is cirrhosis
This drug is used to reverse an overdose
What is Narcan/Naloxone
Drinking too much alcohol in a short time can lead to this dangerous condition.
What is alcohol poisoning.
This sneaky gas in secondhand smoke is harmful to anyone nearby.
What is carbon monoxide
The primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis.
What is THC.
This happens when your friends remember everything... and you remember nothing
What is a blackout.
What is false
What is a BAC
What is Blood Alcohol Concentration
What are the effects of alcohol on the body?
Alcohol enters the blood stream and affects the brain function. It can also slow reaction time, increase risk taking, and cause blurred vision and slurred speech. Long term effects of alcohol include damage to organs such as the brain, liver, pancreas, and stomach, as well as increased risk of cancer.
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.
This is the most common addiction in the nation
What is alcohol.
This is the choice to avoid alcohol, tobacco and other drugs entirely
What is abstinence
This is cheaper than a DWI and won't ruin your career.
What is having a designated driver or calling a ride (Uber/friend)
True or False: Chewing tobacco is safer than smoking cigarettes.
What is false
True or False: Marijuana is not addictive
What is false.
This is a common effect of alcohol+phone=instant embarrassment.
What is drunk texting.
This is what happens when your body reacts badly to stopping a substance you've used a lot.
What is withdrawal.
This condition includes headache, nausea and regret
What is a hangover.
True or False: Most vape products contain nicotine, which is addictive
True
This term describes the intense desire for snacks after using marijuana
What are the munchies.
What synthetic opiate is responsible for 70% of overdose deaths?
Fentanyl