Myth or Fact
Myth or fact, alcohol is involved in only 10% of suicide attempts.
What is, myth. It is 70%. Because alcohol is a depressant it lowers motivations, which can lead to negative thoughts and suicidal ideation.
Stimulant drugs do what to the body?
What is, speed it up. Stimulant drugs increase heart rate, blood pressure and breathing rate.
True or false, people who smoke marijuana are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety.
What is, true. Marijuana users are twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression than non-users.
I am a round, oval-shaped vegetable that is grown in the ground. I can be fried, boiled or mashed to make different tasty foods, but I also make vodka.
What is, a potato.
I am one of the deadliest drugs in the world. I am often mixed with other drugs. A small amount of me could be fatal.
What is, Fentanyl.
Myth or fact, marijuana can cure some diseases.
What is, myth. Marijuana has no ability to cure disease. Marijuana is only used to manage symptoms in some cases and terminally ill cancer patients.
True or false, depressant drugs are drugs like nicotine and cocaine.
What is, false. These are stimulant drugs.
True or false, teens who average 7 hours of screen time or more per day, are twice as likely to suffer from depression and anxiety.
What is, true.
I am sweet and round. I sometimes get in a jam, if you know what I mean, but my liquid form is either red or white.
What is, a grape.
You can find me at almost every single sit-down restaurant in America, and at most places I have my own special seating area.
What is, alcohol.
Myth or fact, Marijuana deposits 400% more tar in the lungs than cigarettes and tobacco.
What is, fact. Marijuana is inhaled longer than tobacco causing 4x as much tar to build up in the lungs. Marijuana can cause lung diseases quicker than tobacco.
The neurotransmitter that is released in the brain whenever a pleasurable activity is expected, like eating cake, winning a big game in sports, and especially when someone uses drugs.
What is, dopamine.
What is the term or acronym that describes the experience of being anxious about not being included in something?
What is, F.O.M.O. or the fear of missing out.
I am a long stem plant, that buds right before I am picked. One of my main properties is cannabodial, and I sometimes am used to treat pain in cancer patients.
What is, Marijuana.
I have a high rate of addiction, but since my effects are mild, people still use me alllll the time. I only last about 20 minutes before you need me again. I come rolled, in pouches, and sometimes in pods.
What is, Nicotine.
Myth or fact, the frontal lobe of your brain, which is responsible for critical thinking and judgement, is the one of the first areas of the brain to finish developing.
What is, myth. The frontal lobe is the last area of the brain to develop.
This term, with the acronym HR, slows down when depressants are in the body. Too many depressants in the body will make this stop, causing overdose and death.
What is, heart rate.
If you feel sad/depressed for more than how many days in a row, it's time to get adult help.
What is, 14 days or 2 weeks. If you feel down for over 2 weeks in a row, it's time to consider getting some help from a parent/guardian/ trusted adult.
I am a round, bulb-like plant that is grown primarily in Asia. I am used to make some medicines, but am also used to make the street drug known as Heroine. A smaller version of me is used as a topping on muffins.
What is, the Poppy plant.
I am grown from the ground all over the world. People have tried to smuggle me for decades, but now that I'm legal almost everywhere, you can buy me right down the street.
What is, Marijuana.
Myth or fact, when you burn a calorie it leaves the body through sweat and urine.
What is, myth. When you burn a calorie it leaves the body through respiration, or your breath.
True or false, 75% of teen suicide rates involve drugs of some kind.
What is, true. There is scientific proof that teens who use drugs are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts/actions.
What is, a panic attack or anxiety attack.
I grow in rows, primarily in the midwest of the U.S., but can be found all over the earth. I am used to make drinks like whiskey and bourbon, but sometimes can be used as a substitute for gasoline.
What is, corn.
I come from the ground, and people say the best versions of me come from South America. I am sometimes found in chocolate.
What is, Caffeine.