Tobacco
Joe's mom always says, "Smokeless tobacco is awful!" What two tobacco products is she talking about?
Dip and Chew
Which has more alcohol: a can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of alcohol?
None of the above;
Alcohol is alcohol.
Beer, wine, and liquor all have the same amount of alcohol per serving.
Some teenagers think that because marijuana is a plant, it must be safe. What dangerous mind-altering chemical naturally occurs in marijuana?
THC or tetrahydrocannabinol
What type of drug is cocaine: a depressant, stimulant, or narcotic?
Stimulant
What does OTC stand for?
Over-the-counter
After watching someone light up a cigarette, Corey asked, "Why would anyone want to put something in their body that contains the same stuff they use to kill rats and insects?" What is that poisonous chemical called?
Arsenic
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
True or False?
Most teenagers smoke marijuana.
False
*Bonus* A friend has been acting strange lately. She seems less motivated in school and on the soccer field. She's been skipping lunch, and she never seems to have any money. You are worried about her. What should you do?
Name two possible effects of heroin use.
A "high" feeling or euphoria
suppression of pain
decreased respiratory rate
clouded mental functioning
nausea
vomiting
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.
In school, James learned one word that refers to any chemical in tobacco or in other products that cause cancer. What is that word?
Carcinogen
*Bonus* You have three friends who have been your best buddies for years. You have hung out together ever since elementary school. Lately they have been doing a lot of things that you are not comfortable with, including smoking cigarettes. What should you do?
Joe's friend, Drew, was acting really stupid when he came over. Joe told Drew he had too much to drink and should go home. Just then, Drew passed out in Joe's living room. What side effect of alcohol is Drew experiencing and what does Joe need to do?
Drew is experiencing alcohol poisoning and Joe should call 911.
Slow reaction time
Poor depth perception
Lack of motivation
Loss of balance and coordination
Short-term memory loss
Poor decision-making
Name three possible effects of methamphetamine use.
Anxiety
High energy level
Sweating
Talkativeness
Irritability
Loss of appetite
Confusion
Dry mouth
True or False? You can tell just by looking at a pill what it is for and the possible side effects.
False
Ellen asked her older sister to quit smoking. Her sister said she wished she could, but it was too difficult and she needed help. Ellen's sister had already become addicted to what chemical found in tobacco?
Nicotine
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* 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?
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. The friend using marijuana may stop hanging out with non-using friends to be with those that do use marijuana.
Explain why drugs like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine are referred to as "street drugs."
They are referred to as "street drugs" because they are not made in a licensed laboratory or prescribed by doctors. They are made illegally and typically sold out on the streets.
True or False? It is OK to share a prescription drug with someone as long as they are the same height and weight as you.
False
Leanne's asthma always got worse when Uncle Mike came to visit. Uncle Mike was the only one in the family that smoked. What was causing Leanne's asthma to worsen?
Secondhand smoke
At a family wedding, Rob told everyone he was old enough to drink. He had just celebrated his twentieth birthday. Is Rob old enough, and what is the legal age to drink alcohol?
No.
The legal drinking age is 21.
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.
What type of prescription drug has similar side effects to cocaine and methamphetamine?
A prescription stimulant
*Bonus* You live near an area where drugs are commonplace. You aren't interested in using drugs, but a man offers you some money to start dealing. He says you could make a few hundred dollars a day. What should you do?
Name two things a doctor considers about the patient when writing a prescription.
The doctor will factor in the health of the patient and any other medications the patient might be on while under treatment. The doctor also has to consider the prescribed benefits of the drug and weigh them against the known side effects of the drug.
*Bonus* 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?