Show:
Consequence
(Marijuana)
Myth or Fact
True or False
Questions
Consequences
(cigarettes or vaping)
100

After using marijuana for the first time what can happen to you?

can't think, loss of memory, slow down, feeling anxious or panicked

100

You can not become addicted to e-cigarettes?

Myth.

Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addicting.


100

Does marijuana reduce muscle coordination?

True. (Decrease hand steadiness, increases body sway)

100
What age do you have to be in the state of Colorado to legally purchase marijuana or cigarettes?
You must be 21 or older to purchase legally marijuana or cigarettes.
100

What can happen when you smoke a cigarette or vape for the first time?

faster heart beat, breath smells, coughing

200
What can happen to you when you use marijuana for a while?

dependence, don't experience emotions or solve problems

200

E-cigarettes do not contain nicotine?

Myth. 

Most e-cigarettes do contain nicotine. Many e-juices contain high concentrations of nicotine. For example, an individual JUUL cartridge contains the same amount of nicotine as a whole pack of cigarettes.

200

After smoking cigarettes for a long period of time, you can have an increased chance of getting cancers of the mouth, larynx, esophagus, pancreas, cervix, kidney and bladder?

True.

200

Can marijuana increase your risk of accidents?

Yes. Impairs judgement and your coordination
200

What can happen when you smoke cigarettes after a while?

harder to breathe, addicted, yellow teeth


300

What can happen when you use marijuana after a long time?

severe dependence and addiction, lung damage, loss of interest in activities.

300

The chemicals used to create vape flavorings can damage the lungs, heart and immune system, whether or not nicotine is present?

Fact. 

300

Heavy usage of marijuana may lead to a loss of interest in all activities except drug use?

True.

300
Can you tell what you are getting when you use an illegal street drug such as marijuana?

No. There is no ingredient list on illegal drugs. 

300

What can happen if you smoke cigarettes after a long time?

Death, cancer, heart disease

400

Can marijuana slow down you reaction time?

Yes. 

400

Vaping is safer than regular cigarettes?

False.

E-cigarettes contain many cancer-causing and other toxic chemicals - including nicotine, formaldehyde, arsenic, aluminum, and lead. Vaping has been linked to dangerous respiratory problems. There are also many reported cases of e-cigarettes exploding and injuring users.

400

Heavy marijuana smoking can cause addiction or create physical dependence (increase tolerance, withdrawal symptoms id use stops suddenly)?

True

400

How does marijuana affect your mind?

Harder to concentrate, slows down thinking, affects short term memory
400

Name one of the biggest dangers to smoking cigarettes?

1. Addiction

2. Damaging to heart

3. Damages your lungs

4. Over time, can cause

-death, lung disease, cancer, heart disease and stroke


500

After heavy usage of marijuana, people who withdraw from using may experience what?

sleeping problems, irritability, drug craving and anxiety.

500

Marijuana makes uncomfortable feelings go away? (depression, anger, fear)

Myth(feelings are temporarily covered) 

500

Is it harmful to be around people while they are smoking?

Yes, this is considered secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke causes lung cancer and heart diseases.

500

Why does smoking make you dizzy?

When you smoke you are inhale carbon monoxide in the smoke. Carbon monoxide replaces oxygen in blood. Therefore oxygen levels lowers, which causes one to feel dizzy.


500

Why does smoking cause your heart to beat faster?

Nicotine. Nicotine is a chemical found in cigarettes that is considered a stimulant. Nicotine also raises blood pressure.