Nicotine
Manuela asked her older sister to quit smoking. Her sister said she wished she could, but it was too difficult, and she needed help. Manuela's sister had already become addicted to what chemical found in tobacco?
Nicotine
Some teenagers think that because marijuana is a plant, it must be safe. What dangerous mind-altering chemical naturally occurs in marijuana?
THC or tetra-hydro-cannabinol
What does OTC stand for?
Over-the-counter
*BONUS QUESTION (100 PTS)
It's Sunday afternoon and you are studying with a friend for a big test on Monday. Your friend says, "Don't worry. Take this prescription drug my little brother takes. It will help you focus." What should you do?
Which one has more alcohol per serving: beer, wine, or liquor?
They are all the same; Alcohol is alcohol. Beer, wine, and liquor all have the same amount of alcohol per serving.
Name two illegal drugs, commonly referred to as "street drugs."
- Heroin
- Cocaine
- Crack
- Methamphetamine
Karl invited Yasmine to the movies, but as soon as Karl opened his mouth and started to talk, Yasmine could tell he was a smoker. She promptly turned down his invitation. What social consequence doomed Karl's invitation?
Bad breath
True or false? Most teenagers smoke marijuana.
False
*BONUS QUESTION (100 PTS)
Your friend has been acting strange lately. She seems less motivated in school and on the soccer field. She's been skipping lunch because she doesn't have any money. You're worried about her. What should you do?
Why must prescription drugs be prescribed by a doctor and used as directed?
These drugs are too powerful or dangerous to be administered and dosed by individuals.
At a friend's wedding, Rob told everyone he was old enough to drink. He had just celebrated his twentieth birthday. Is Rob old enough to drink, and if not, why?
No, because the legal drinking age is 21.
Name two possible effects of heroin use.
- Confusion
- Slurred speech
- Decreased respiratory rate
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
*BONUS QUESTION (50 PTS)
Based on the possible side effects, is Heroin a stimulant or a depressant?
Exposure to this by-product of smoked tobacco products causes tobacco-related disease in nonsmokers.
Secondhand smoke
*BONUS QUESTION (100 PTS)
You have three friends who have been your best buddies for years. You have hung out together since elementary school. Lately they have been doing a lot of things that you are not comfortable with, including vaping. What should you do?
Name three effects marijuana has on the teenage brain.
- Slow reaction time
- Poor depth perception
- Lack of motivation
- Loss of balance and coordination
- Short-term memory loss
- Poor decision-making
True or false? It is OK to share a prescription drug with someone as long as you both share the same age, height, and weight.
False
Name three effects alcohol has on the developing teenage brain.
- Loss of self-control
- Blurred vision
- Slurred speech
- Poor judgement
- Slow reaction time
- Loss of balance and coordination
- Poor decision making
Name three possible effects of Methamphetamine (Meth) use.
- Anxiety
- Paranoia
- Panic attacks
- Rapid heart rate
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
Even with all of the influence from the media, four out of five teens will still make this choice when it comes to tobacco. What choice is it?
To stay nicotine free
Identify one way marijuana use could harm a friendship.
- The friend not using marijuana may not want to be involved with someone who is in possession of or uses marijuana (Could lose it)
- The friend using marijuana may stop hanging out with non-using friends to be with those that do use marijuana (Could change friends)
Name three things a doctor considers about the patient when writing a prescription.
- Health of the patient
-Profile of the patient (age, height, weight)
- Other medications the patient is on
- The doctor must consider the benefits of the drug and weigh them against the known side effects
- Allergies of the patient
Alcohol slows down the central nervous system, including the heart rate and breathing. What type of drug is alcohol, a Stimulant or Depressant?
Depressant
*BONUS QUESTION (100 PTS)
You're visiting a friend when his parents bring out some potato chips and beer. They offer the beer to your friend, who takes one for himself and hands one to you. What should you do?
Explain why drugs like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine are referred to as "street drugs."
They are not made in a licensed or approved laboratory. Nor are they ever prescribed by doctors.
They are usually made illegally and typically not sold from a licensed and approved business.
In school, James learned a word for any chemical in tobacco or other products that causes cancer. What is that word?
Carcinogen
Explain how marijuana affects motivation and give an example.
People who use marijuana experience a lack of motivation causing them not to care or try hard. They often drop out of extracurricular activities, and their grades fall.
When Bennett arrived at hockey practice some of his teammates noticed there was something wrong with him. He seemed confused about why he was at the rink and his speech was slurred. As his teammates were talking to him he threw up. What prescription drug did Bennett misuse?
Prescription pain reliever
When Denzel got to Joe's house, Joe could tell he had been drinking. He could barely stand up and was slurring his words. Denzel stumbled into the house and passed out in the living room. What side effect of alcohol is Denzel experiencing after passing out, and what does Joe need to do?
Denzel is experiencing alcohol poisoning and Joe should call 911.
What type of prescription medication has similar side effects to cocaine and methamphetamine if it's misused and/or abused?
A prescription stimulant
*BONUS QUESTION (100 PTS)
Your mom and stepdad are out for the evening and your older stepbrother is having some friends over. They invite you to play video games with them. As you play, you notice that his friends are acting strange. You think maybe they have used a drug. What should you do?