Nicotine
Manuela asked her older sister to quit smoking. Her sister said she wished she could, but it was too difficult. Manuela's sister has become addicted to this chemical found in tobacco products
Nicotine
Which has more alcohol: a can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of liquor?
They are all the same per serving
Some teens think that because marijuana is a plant, it must be safe. What dangerous, mind-altering chemical that gets you high, naturally occurs in marijuana? Hint: it has 3 letters
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
Name 2 illegal drugs that are commonly referred to as "street drugs"
Heroin, cocaine, meth, crystal meth, etc.
This is the term we give to the by-product that non-smokers avoid by staying away from people who are smoking
Secondhand Smoke
At a family wedding, Rob told everyone that he was old enough to drink. Rob just celebrated his 20th birthday. Was Rob telling the truth? Why or why not?
No. The legal drinking age is 21
Tue or False: Most teenagers smoke marijuana?
False
Explain why certain illegal drugs are referred to as "street drugs"
They are made and sold illegally and on the street, they are not prescribed by a doctor
List 3 possible physical side-effects from smoking or vaping
Possible answers: Addiction, cancer, COPD, popcorn lung disease, asthma, gum disease, rotten teeth
List 3 symptoms or side effects that result from alcohols influence on the teenage brain
Loss of self-control, blurred vision, slurred speech, poor judgement, slow reaction time, loss of balance/ coordination, poor decision making, etc.
List 3 symptoms or side effects we would see as a result of marijuana's influence on the teenage brain
Slow reaction time, poor depth perception, lack of motivation, loss of balance/ coordination, short-term memory loss, poor decision making, emotional dysregulation, change in behavior/ friend groups, etc.
List 3 things a doctor considers about the patient when writing a prescription.
Despite influence from the media, 4 out of 5 teens will still make this choice when it comes to nicotine use.
To stay nicotine free
Alcohol slows down the central nervous system, including the heart rate and breathing. What type of drug is alcohol: stimulant, depressant, OTC, prescription, or pain reliever?
Depressant
List 3 ways marijuana use could harm a friendship
Change in behavior, forgetting about plans, change in friend groups, stigma, loss of interest in common activities, etc.
Explain why drugs that are prescribed by a doctor must be taken and used as prescribed.
They could be dangerous is not taken properly, there is a lot taken into account when prescribing, not finishing the medication can result in the person getting sicker or antibiotic-resistant bacteria
In school, James learned a tern that refers to any chemical in tobacco OR other products that is known to cause cancer. What is the term we use to refer to something that is cancer causing?
Carcinogen
When Denzel arrived at Joe's house, Joe could tell he had been drinking. Denzel could barely stand up and was slurring his speech. Denzel stumbled into the living room and then passed out. What condition is Denzel experiencing as a result of his alcohol consumption and what should Joe do?
Alcohol poisoning. Call 911 or an adult, put him in the recovery position, not leave him alone.
Explain how marijuana affects a persons motivation and give an example
Marijuana use decreases motivation. Cases: grades to drop, loss of friends, withdrawing from activities/ sports, not wanting to go to work, etc.
You are stressed while studying with a friend for a big test the next day. Your friend says, "Don't worry. Take this prescription that my little brother takes- it will help you focus." List 2 things you can do in this situation
Say no. Tell an adult. Walk away. Etc.