Marijuana
Marijuana changes the way the brain functions
(True/False)
True
Marijuana can cause you to forget things
The legal age for drinking alcohol in the United States
21
What does the abbreviation O-T-C stand for?
Over-The-Counter
Name an example of a street drug
-Cocaine
-Heroine
-Crystal Meth
-Fentanyl
Who should set your goals?
YOU!!!!
Name an immediate effect of smoking marijuana:
-redness of eyes
-rapid heart rate
-hunger
What is a good reason to not to drink alcohol at your age?
(List 1 of the 3 reasons)
1. It can stop the teenage brain from developing
2. It can cause alcohol poisoning
3. It can keep you from reaching your goals
4. It can be highly addictive
What is an Over-the-Counter Drug?
Medicine that can be bought without doctor's prescription
What is the meaning of "Withdrawal"?
When a person who is addicted to a drug stops using and feels uncomfortable, irritable or sick.
A person who smokes cigarettes is more likely to suffer from:
(Type of disease)
Heart disease
What mental faculty is most affected by marijuana use?
Short-term memory loss
Name a negative consequence of drinking alcohol:
-Loss of short-term memory
-Loss of self-control and poor judgment
-Damage to his reputation
-Keeps brain from developing
-Death
A prescription drug is only safe to take when:
The doctor prescribes it, and it is used as directed on that prescription
Name 3 possible effects of heroin use:
-"High" feeling (Euphoria)
-Suppression of pain
-Decreased respiratory rate
-Clouded mental functioning
-Nausea/vomiting
List a symptom one may experience when trying to quit smoking:
*Stage 4, regular user
-cravings
-headaches
-irritability
-sickness/nausea
What does the abbreviation T-H-C stand for?
Tetrahydrocannabinol
Name a long-term effect of drinking alcohol:
-Addiction
-Obesity
- Memory loss/Dementia
-Stroke
Name a reason people perceive these drugs to be "safer" than street drugs:
-They are prescribed by doctors
-They don't come from the streets; can be purchased OTC- drugs stores/pharmacies
-Made in licensed laboratories
-Meant to help people get better
Why are drugs such as cocaine, heroin and meth referred to as "Street drugs"?
They are not made on a licensed laboratory or prescribed by doctors. They are made illegally and typically sold out on the streets.
An active listener:
(List 3 signs someone is listening to you)
*Makes eye contact
*Asks questions
*Attentive posture
Name the long-term effects of marijuana (at least two)
-Damage to lungs
-It can affect all of our systems (Respiratory, immune, digestive, and reproductive)
-Loss of motivation
Josh expected alcohol to help him have the confidence to dance with Emily. Instead, he ended up making a food of himself, getting sick and missing the baseball game tryouts. What negative consequence(s) of drinking alcohol did he experience?
A. loss of short-term memory
B. loss of self-control & poor judgment
C. damage to his reputation
B. Loss of self-control & poor judgment
When misused, prescription drugs can produce side effects similar to which illegal street drug or drugs?
Cocaine & Meth
List 3 physical side effects of meth use:
-Skin lesions and infections
-Poor dental health
-Extreme weight loss
-(Snorting)- Nosebleeds, sinus problems and internal damage
-Increased pupils
Name two carcinogens found in tobacco smoke:
Arsenic (used in pesticides)
Benzene (found in gasoline)
Formaldehyde (used to preserve dead bodies)
Ammonia (cleaning ingredient)
Carbon Monoxide (poisonous gas)
Hydrogen Cyanide (poisonous gas)