Formaldehyde, arsenic, ammonia, and nicotine are some of the dangerous chemicals found in which substance?
Tobacco
There are apprx. 4,800 chemicals found in cigarettes, many which are carcinogens such as toxic metals, and poisonous gas.
Name 5 healthy coping skills to manage emotions and stress
Listening to music
Exercise or playing sports
Deep breathing
Talk to friends and family
Find something to laugh about
Mary was at a party with her friends and someone gave her a "special" drink. Now Mary is acting weird and can't walk on a straight line, people can't understand what she's saying, she seems like she's losing control of herself, and she won't stop drinking what she was given. What substance is Mary consuming?
Alcohol
Slower reaction time, impaired learning, poor depth perception, lack of motivation, and memory problems are effects of which substance?
Marijuana
True or False
Everyone manages stress in different ways
True
Stress is not the same for everybody, nor does everyone experience stress the same way.
Chew
Fill in the blank
When I (___), (___), (___), and (___), I can make better decisions.
Stop
Think
Act
Reflect
Loss of self control, blurred vision, slurred speech, poor judgment, memory loss and slow reaction time are effects of which substance?
Alcohol
True or False
Smoking marijuana slows the heart rate.
False
It makes the heart rate beat up to 50% faster than normal. This can cause chest pains.
Unscramble this word : "VCEIPEDTE"
Advertisers are deliberately "______".
Deceptive.
The media or advertisers will do what it takes to sell you their products.
Name 5 harmful effects of smoking tobacco
Wrinkles
Shortness of breath
Yellow teeth
Cancer
Heart disease
Nicotine addiction
The active listener
A: makes eye contact, interrupts, & thinks of what to say
B: makes eye contact, asks questions, and has attentive posture
Correct: B
True or False?
Alcohol is a negative way to deal with problems
True
What is the mind-altering chemical found in Marijuana?
THC
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
True or False
Smoking produces higher levels of protective antioxidants (such as vitamin C), in the blood.
False
True or False
A goal is something other people pick for me.
False
True or False
Alcohol is a depressant because it slows the body down, heart rate, and slows breathing which reduces oxygen flow to the brain.
True
True or False
Marijuana is safe because it is natural
False
While it is natural, it does not mean its safe.
Poison Ivy, and hurricanes are natural too.
Unscramble this word: "ANMGETMAEN".
We must practice healthy techniques for stress "____".
What is "MANAGEMENT"
What is Secondhand smoke?
When a person who is not smoking inhales the smoke from a cigarette
True or False
Goals give you a sense of purpose in life and something to strive for.
Its important to set goals that motivate you!
What is the name of the illness of the liver that develops after a person drinks too much alcohol?
Cirrhosis of the Liver
True or False
Smoking marijuana causes breathing problems.
Smoke is smoke whether it comes from tobacco, marijuana, or a burning building.
Smoke in the lungs causes respiratory problems.
The average person does what thirteen times a day?
What is laughs
Why? Laughter is the best medicine... enjoy:)