Substances
Name the most common substance used by teenagers
Alcohol
What is the third leading cause of accidental death in the United States just behind motor vehicle accidents?
Drug overdose, 95% of which are caused by prescription medications
What does it mean for a substance to be illegal?
The substance should never be used, or you must be of age to use it.
How many minutes of your life are taken off by smoking a single cigarette?
11 minutes
True or False: substance abuse is a mental health disorder
true
What is the name of an electronic device used for access to nicotine?
Vape
What percent of high school seniors disapprove of smoking?
81%
What is the legal BAC to drive with over the age of 21?
.08 BAC
What does BAC mean?
Blood Alcohol Content
you can potentially serve jail time if you are caught using someone else’s medications
TRUE
How old do you need to be to use most substances?
21
What are the top four reasons teens abuse prescription drugs?
To study/get better grades
To relax/relieve anxiety
To get high
Peer pressure
Name a substance that is legal in some states but not in others.
Cannabis/marijuana
How many people are killed in drunk driving accidents each year?
12,000 people
It is ok to use someone else’s prescription medications as long as you are using them for the same medical reasons (to reduce stress or relieve anxiety).
FALSE
Name a substance that many people use everyday
Caffeine
What percent of high school seniors vape?
20.7%
How long is jail time for illegal substance use?
Up to 10 years depending on the charge
What percent of Americans drink alcoholic beverages?
65%
The only way to get "high" is from drugs or alcohol
False
Name two things that are not edible that are addictive.
Gambling, technology
What percent of high school seniors drink regularly?
2.7% daily
How many people die from drug overdoses last year in the US?
76,516 people
What drug stays in the bodies system the longest?
THC
The ears are affected by smoking
TRUE