Brain and Body
This organ continues developing until the age of 25 and can be harmed by substance use.
What is the BRAIN?
Alcohol is illegal for people under this age in the United States.
This addictive chemical is found in cigarettes and many vaping products.
What is NICOTINE?
The main chemical found in marijuana is called ____.
Pressure from friends to do something you may not want to do is called this.
What is PEER PRESSURE?
Substances can affect your memory, focus, and this important skill used to make good choices.
What is DECISION-MAKING?
Alcohol is a type of drug called a ____ that slows down the brain and body.
What is a DEPRESSANT?
Nicotine affects the brain by making it easier for people to develop this.
What is ADDICTION?
Using marijuana can make it harder for students to succeed in this place.
What is SCHOOL?
One healthy way to respond to peer pressure is to say ___.
What is NO?
Using substances can slow reaction time, increasing the risk of these events.
What is ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES?
Drinking alcohol can affect balance, coordination, and this ability needed to drive safely.
What is REACTION TIME?
Vaping devices heat a liquid into this that people inhale.
What is VAPOR?
Marijuana can affect judgement, which may lead to risky ____.
What is BEHAVIORS?
A person you can go to for help or advice is called a ___ adult.
What is TRUSTED?
This part of the body can be damaged by smoking or vaping.
What is the LUNGS?
Alcohol misuse can lead to problems at school, with family, and with ____.
What is FRIENDS?
Carbon monoxide in the blood stream can cause vessel walls to thicken causing the possibility of what heart condition.
What is HEART ATTACK?
Using marijuana as a teen can impact brain development and this part of life planning.
What is FUTURE GOALS?
Leaving the situation or suggesting another activity are examples of these.
What is REFUSAL SKILLS?
Substance use during adolescence can affect brain development and future ____.
What is SUCCESS?
Drinking too much alcohol in a short period of time is called this dangerous behavior.
What is BINGE DRINKING?
Using nicotine as a teen can affect attention, learning, and this mental ability.
What is MEMORY?
Marijuana is grown from this plant.
What is CANNABIS?
Helping friends make healthy decisions is part of this life skill.
What is SELF ADVOCACY?