Media
Who is in charge of our decisions?
We are
How old do you have to be to drink alcohol?
21
Is marijuana legal in New Jersey?
Yes
What are 2 differences between Rx medicine and OTC medicine?
With Rx Medicine you need:
A prescription from your doctor
Based on your medical history
Need to visit a pharmacy
With OTC Medicine:
Can purchase almost anywhere
Do not need a prescription or to visit a doctor
What is bullying?
When you intentionally seek to harm or intimidate someone who they consider vulnerable.
What is the goal of advertisements?
To get people to purchase or consume what is being advertised
What 2 organs are most affected by alcohol?
Brain
Liver
What is the component in marijuana that gives you the "high" feeling?
THC
Why can't we share medicine?
Medicine is prescribed to you based on your medical history
Intended for one person
Allergies
Different body chemistry
Who are the 3 components of a bullying scenario?
Bully: Sometimes gets bullied by someone else
Victim: can also be a bully
Bystander: someone who witnesses situation
What are 3 tactics used by companies in the media through advertising?
* Beautiful scenery
* Bright colors
* Catchy slogans/phrases
* "Happy/attractive" people
What is passing out from alcohol consumption vs blacking out?
Passing out:
Occurs when an individual loses consciousness from excessive alcohol consumption.
Blacking out:
Also known as "alcoholic amnesia," are periods of memory loss due to alcohol intoxication.
Individuals may seem normal during a blackout.
No memory of events once sober.
What are some of the risks of non-medicinal, street marijuana?
The possibility of the marijuan getting laced with other more dangerous substances
What 2 countries allow Rx drug advertisements or commercials?
USA
New Zealand
What is some advice you can offer to someone that you know is being bullied?
Speak with a trusted adult
Vent about your feelings because keeping things bottled up can cause an extreme reaction
Walk different paths to and from school
Avoid being alone, travel with a group
Attempt to mingle with different social groups
Join groups and or clubs in school
Reach out to a hotline
What are 5 forms of media?
Social media: Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, Pinterest, WhatsApp, YouTube, Houseparty, Tiktok, etc.
Commercials
Billboards/Ads
Internet
Videos
News/newspaper
Movies
Music
Name 3 reasons you cannot drink and drive?
Need extreme focus & concentration
Vision, speech, brain impairment
Slow reaction time
Can hurt yourself & others
What are 2 states where marijuana use is legal recreationally and how old do you have to be to purchase and consume?
21
California, Washington, Colorado, Nevada, Washington DC, Illinois, Alaska, Maine, NJ, NY etc.
What are opioid medicines used to treat, and why is it dangerous if abused?
It is used to treat chronic pain and can be dangerous because it can lead to addiction.
What are the 4 types of bullying we discussed?
Verbal
Physical
Social
Cyber
Why do teens have distorted definitions of happiness?
Because they compare their lives to the lives of other people (celebrities), that they see in the media (social media).
How many drinks can women & men have during one single occasion & per week?
Women: 3 during a single occasion, 7 per week
Men: 4 during a single occasion, 14 per week
What is the component in the marijuana plant that is used in products such as lotions and oils? What percentage of THC does this have?
CBD
.3% THC, not even 1%
Name 3 examples of OTC medicine 3 locations where they can be found.
OTC Medicine:
Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin, Dayquil, Nyquil, Pepto-Bismol
Locations:
Drug stores: Walmart, CVS, Riteaid, Walgreens etc
711 & bodegas
What does the HIB law stand for?
Harassment
Intimidation
Bullying