Alcohol
True or False: You must be over 21 years old to consume alcohol.
True
What age can you legally use tobacco such as cigarettes & cigars?
21 years old
True or False: It's okay to misuse prescription drugs.
False! It can lead to negative effects on the body.
Define Peer Pressure.
When someone else is trying to convince or persuade you to do something.
What is the uncontrollable use of a drug?
Drug Addiction
What is the main chemical in alcohol?
(options: ethanol, methanol, nicotine, dopamine)
Ethanol - causes the "drunk" effects
What is the addictive chemical in vapes?
Nicotine
What is the most common side effect of allergy medications? (Like benadryl)
Drowsiness
Why is it important to resist peer pressure with illegal drugs/ substances?
Any negative side effects of alcohol, smoking, or substance use!
Multiple answers possible.
List two common signs of drug addiction.
Strong cravings, Needing more of the drug over time (tolerance), Trouble stopping use, Changes in behavior or mood, Ignoring responsibilities
Is alcohol a stimulant or depressant?
depressant
Where does gas exchange (oxygen->carbon dioxide) occur in the lungs? (be specific)
Alveoli
List 3 examples of nonprescription (over-the-counter) drugs.
Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Aspirin, Cough Medicine
Why do people give in to peer pressure? Two examples.
Define tolerance.
Tolerance is when your body gets used to a drug or substance, so someone needs it more often to get the effects.
Does alcohol speed up your body system or slow it down?
Alcohol slows down you central nervous system - remember we talked about running the red light because your reflexes are slower.
List 3 negative effects of smoking.
Yellow/stained teeth, bad breath, yellow nails, causes heart problems (heart attack), damages lungs, breathing problems, lung cancer, stroke, etc.
What do you do if you are confused about a prescription?
Call your doctor!
What age (or age range) are people most susceptible (they give in) to peer pressure?
Adolescences or 12-14 (I will accept in the range of 11-15)
What is the difference between drug USE and drug ABUSE? You can use any example (alcohol, prescription pills, OTC drugs)
Drug Use - _______________
Drug Abuse - ______________
Drug Use - Drinking one alcohol drink if older than 21 years old, using prescription medication as directed, taking the correct amount of cough medicine when you have a cold
Drug Abuse - Binge drinking (4/5+ drinks in a couple hours), drinking and driving, taking too much OTC drugs, taking more prescription pills than prescribed
What is the law that is if someone is underage drinking alcohol and driving?
Zero Tolerance Law
From 1-4, put these in the correct order from the air entering your lungs to the point of gas exchange: (remember the tree)
Bronchi, Trachea (windpipe), Alveoli, Bronchioles
1. Trachea (windpipe)
2. Bronchi
3. Bronchioles
4. Alveoli
You are prescribed to take a medication (a pill) three times a day, once in the morning, afternoon, and at night, for three days only. How many pills will you consume at the end of the prescribed time period?
9 pills total. 3 pills (times) 3 times a day = 9 pills.
What does STOP stand for?
S - Say no firmly
T - Tell why not
O - Offer another idea
P - Promptly leave
What does BAC stand for in alcohol consumption?
Blood Alcohol Concentration