Brain Drain
Alcohol
Tobacco
Marijuana
Misc.
100
This part of the body is effected most by alcohol and drug consumption
the brain!
100
How many people under the age of 21 have died due to underage drinking? A. 500 B. 1,500 C. 5,000
C. 5,000 have died and 98% of those deaths involve vehicular crashes.
100
Tobacco is: A. Cigarettes B. Chew C.Snuff D. All of these
All of those are examples of tobacco
100
Another name for Marijuana is?
THC
100
It is impossible to overdose or abuse OTC (over the counter) drugs like NyQuil or Advil
False just because they are legal does not mean that simple everyday medication can turn deadly
200
"being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming" is the definition of
an addiction
200
Taking a cold shower or drinking coffee will help you "sober up"
Nope! NOTHING can speed up the processing of alcohol through the body. It will take 2 to 3 hours for a SINGLE drink to leave the body.
200
What is the name of the addicting drug in tobacco?
Nicotine
200
Pot works on the brain by: A. Shutting it down B. Speeding up the thinking process C. Making you instantly tired
A. Shutting it down. The THC finds brain cells, or neurons, with specific kinds of receptors called cannabinoid receptors and binds to them.
200
Paint thinners, glues, cleaning products, gases, lighter fluids and aerosol sprays are all examples of:
Inhalants. Inhalants are simply toxic chemical vapors. Sniff, huff or inhale these chemicals and you can easily damage your brain — or shut it down forever.
300
True or false: Consuming any type of drug will INSTANTLY begin to kill brain cells.
True!
300
True or False: Beer and Wine are safer than liquor
False! Alcohol is alcohol in any concentration.
300
Two diseases you can acquire from smoking tobacco are?
Cancer Lung Disease
300
Does marijuana make your heart beat faster or slower?
Faster!
300
How many times does someone have to take a drug to become an addict? A. 1 time B. Many times
Both A and B are correct.
400
Brain cells cannot be replaced after they die.
True! You only have a certain amount of brain cells. Doing drugs or consuming alcohol at too early of an age can damage them for life!
400
What is the first thing alcohol impairs?
Judgement!
400
True or False: You can become addicted to nicotine just by being heavily exposed to second hand smoke.
True! Second hand smoke is actually worse because there is no filter to protect you from the burning chemicals.
400
True or False: Marijuana makes it easier to think because it calms you down.
False! Marijuana limits your brain's effectiveness, slows your thinking and impairs your coordination.
400
If drug addiction is a disease, is there a cure?
No. There is no cure for drug addiction, but it is a treatable disease. Drug addicts can and do recover, but they must always be aware of their addiction and work to never fall into addiction again, which is a lifelong process.
500
What are some of the effects of drugs and alcohol?
Slurred Speech Impaired Judgement Short Term Memory Loss etc.
500
True or False: Alcohol is a depressant.
True!
500
Prolonged use of smokeless tobacco can lead to what deadly disease?
Cancer of the mouth, gums, and teeth
500
True or False: Tobacco and Marijuana are both equal in risk.
False! Marijuana is a lot more carcinogenic than tobacco.
500
True or False: Are prescription drugs dangerous?
True!
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