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
Which has more alcohol per serving: a can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of alcohol?
They are all the same; Alcohol is alcohol. One serving of beer (12 oz), wine (5 oz) and liquor (1.5 oz) 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
Stage One: Experimentation
Name three reasons why young people might try drugs or alcohol.
To relieve stress, peer pressure, to fit in, to take risks, for self-medication, they are curious, etc.
Karl invited Yasmine to the movies, but as soon as Karl opened his mouth and stared to talk, Yasmine could tell he was a smoker. She promptly turned down his invitation. What social consequence doomed Karl's invitation?
Bad Breath
At a family 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
True or False: Most teenagers smoke marijuana
False
This type of addiction means someone is hooked on the feeling they get from using drugs or alcohol.
Psychological or Mental Addiction
Which tobacco products contain arsenic, the poisonous carcinogen typically used in rat poison? Smoked, smokeless and/or e-cigs
ALL THREE!
Exposure to this by-product of smoked tobacco products causes tobacco related disease in nonsmokers.
Secondhand smoke
Name three effects alcohol has on the developing brain
loss of self-control, blurred vision, slurred speech, poor judgement, slow reaction time, loss of balance and coordination, poor decision making
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
This type of addiction means that the body needs the drug to operate normally.
Physical or Physiological Addiction
What is the legal age in the US to use cigarettes, chewing tobacco or vapes?
21
Even with all of the influence from the media, four out of five teens will still make this choice when it comes to nicotine. What choice is it?
To stay nicotine free
Alcohol slows down the central nervous system, including the heart rate and breathing. What type of drug is alcohol, a Stimulant or a Depressant?
Depressant
Identify one way marijuana use could harm a friendship
What is the period of time when the addicted user begins to experience uncomfortable symptoms from not taking the drug
Withdrawal
What is the chemical that is released in your brain when you do something that will keep you alive, or that you enjoy, but that is also released in large quantities when you use drugs or alcohol?
Dopamine
In school, James learned one word that refers to any chemical in tobacco or in other products that is known to cause cancer. What is that word?
Carcinogen
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 and what does Joe need to do?
Denzel is experiencing alcohol poisoning and Joe should call 911
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 is it called when the user begins to need more and more of the drug to produce the same effect
Tolerance
Why is it even more dangerous for teens to use drugs and alcohol than it is for adults?