A gateway drug is a habit forming drug that can lead to the use of other, more intense substances
100
I am the highly addictive substance in cigarettes
What is nicotine
100
I am the #1 preventable cause of death in the U.S.
What is smoking
100
I create feelings of happiness, alertness, and excitement followed by a "crash" that leads to feelings of anxiety and depression, which causes people to want to use more of me
What is a stimulant
100
If you or someone you know is drinking alcohol, how can you stay safer?
-buddy system
-tell parents where you are
-always keep your drink with you
-have a safe ride home
-eat & drink water
200
I am found in cigarette's
What is tobacco
200
When someone drinks more than their body can handle
What is alcohol poisoning
200
I am a deadly disease that can be transmitted through sharing drug use tools
What is Aids and/or Hep C
200
I slow down brain activity and depress the nervous system creating feelings of calmness and drowsiness, as well as impaired mental functioning
depressant
200
Name a fun & meaningful activity someone could do instead of using substances
-sports/hobbies
-hang out with family/friends that don't use
-movie/video game
-cook
-draw/paint/write
-volunteer/get a job
....AND MANY OTHERS
300
It takes half as much of this to damage a teen's brain as it does an adult's
What is alcohol
300
What is a common sign of alcohol poisoning
- shallow breathing
- passing out
- vomitting
- clammy skin
- slurred speech
-shut down gag reflex
300
Name 2 affects that drugs have on our brain
-judgement & decision making
-appetite
-reasoning
-perception
-coordination
-memory
-emotions
-mood & behaviour
-problem solving
-attention
-sleep
-speech
-reaction time
-breathing
......... AND MANY OTHERS
300
I interfere with the senses, changing the way people think, see, and hear things. I can intensify someone's mood and aggravate or trigger an existing mental illness.
What is a hallucinogen
300
Give an example of a refusal statement that you or a friend could use if you were feeling pressured to use drugs and alcohol
- I have to work tomorrow
- I have a big test tomorrow
- I'll be in big trouble
- My health isn't good enough
- I'm driving
- No thanks
400
I am the illegal drug most commonly used by teen's
What is marijuana
400
Name 2 factors that will determine the effect that alcohol has on you
-amount you drink
-speed of drinking
-body weight
-sex
-other substances in your body
-amount of food eaten
-life situation
-physical and mental health
400
When teen's use substances they can change the way their brain develops, this is because the ______________ continues to develop into our mid 20's. This part of our brain is responsible for the development of our rational thinking and reasoning abilities.
Name 3 places/people you can to for help and information on substance use
teacher, youth leader, guidance counsellor, youth worker,
a support group, your doctor, Addictions Foundation
Manitoba, or a trusted adult in your life.