Alcohol
High school teammates Marcus and Mike were at a party where alcohol was being served. Mike was tempted to drink, but Marcus talked him our of it. Marcus warned Mike that drinking would ruin his performance at tomorrow's football game. As a result of practicing hard and making the healthy decision to not drink, they both made touchdowns in the game. What illegal and unhealthy behavior did they avoid?
Underage Drinking
These devices are often marketed as a "safer alternative" to smoking. However, these devices contain the highly addictive chemical, nicotine. Many are manufactured to look like cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. Some even resemble pens, highlighters, or other everyday items.
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
Frankie had never smoked an e-cigarette before, but his friend talked him into trying it. Frankie felt nauseated and dizzy after he inhaled the nicotine. Which stage of addiction is Frankie in?
Stage 1: Experimental Use
Since Javior has been getting high, he isn't sleeping very well and hasn't made it to track practice in a couple of weeks. When he does make it to practice, he can't run very far or very fast. These symptoms are examples of how marijuana affects what?
The body
Wendell overused an over-the-counter drug, and Veronica took a prescription pill that was not prescribed to her. These are both examples of what?
Drug abuse
Dario thought that drinking alcohol would make him look cool, feel mature, and finally be accepted as part of the popular group. However, when Dario got to the party and drank alcohol, he threw up on his friend's new shoes. What made Dario think alcohol Would have positive effects?
False expectations
Emma thought that she could smoke just one cigarette and now get hooked. She found out later that all tobacco products contain a highly addictive chemical that made her want another one. What chemical caused her cravings?
Nicotine
Ben never buys his own cigarettes, but he'll smoke one if a friend offers it to him. He doesn't cough or get light-headed anymore. Ben is sure he can quit whenever he feels like it. Which stage of addiction is Ben in?
Stage 2: Pattern Use
Raquel thought marijuana use helps people concentrate and perform better in school. She also thought that, because marijuana is natural, it must be safe. Raquel's beliefs about marijuana are myth or fact?
Myth
Justine was hooked on prescription pain relievers and felt like she had to keep taking the drug several times a day just to manage. Her addiction started when she hurt her ankle playing soccer. Her friend suggested she ice her ankle, rest and stay off of it, and go see a doctor, but Justine decided to use someone else's prescription pain relievers. What type of approaches did Justine ignore to deal with her injury?
Healthy alternatives
In science class, Paul looked at brain scans of alcohol users. He was surprised when he saw a brain that appeared to have holes and an uneven surface. What do the holes and uneven surface represent?
Dead or damaged brain cells
Jillian noticed that the actors in the movie she was watching were using different kinds of brand-name tobacco products. She remembered this marketing tactic could be even more appealing and persuasive than billboards, magazine ads, or TV commercials. What is the name of this marketing tactic?
Product Placement
Jeanine had been addicted to nicotine for a long time, but she's finally decided to quit. For a few weeks after she stopped smoking, Jeanine felt shaky and irritable, had trouble concentrating, and couldn't get a good night's sleep. What caused these symptoms?
Withdrawal
Vivian smokes more marijuana lately. Things she used to enjoy just don't matter anymore. Her grades are slipping, and she seems to have lost sight of her goal to go to college. In fact, she doesn't want to do much of anything. The THC in marijuana has affected her ability to reach her goals because of this effect.
Lack of motivation
There is a certain thrill that comes with activities that bring an element of danger. Some teens like to eat strange foods or try unusual hairstyles knowing there could be negative consequences. Other teens prefer engaging in dangerous activities like experimenting with medications. What kind of behavior do these represent?
Risky
Rose decided not to drink alcohol because she knows that underage drinking is a bad idea. The brain continues developing until a person is about what age?
Mid-twenties
These two tobacco products are the leading contributors to cancer of the mouth and throat. What are they?
Dip and chew
Aiden has been using nicotine for several months. Now, instead of asking his friend for cigarettes, he plans how to save and buy his own. When he doesn't use nicotine, he gets headaches and is grouchy. Aiden is starting to feel isolated from his friends because they say they can't stand to be around second-hand smoke. Which stage of addiction is Aiden in?
Stage 3: Problem Use
After smoking marijuana, Edward couldn't think straight. He felt like his head was in a fog and he couldn't remember what he wanted to tell his friend. THC, the mind-altering substance in marijuana, has affected which function of his brain?
Short-term memory
Chandler loves the thrill of sky diving, rock climbing, or asking someone new on a date. Peter gets a rush by experimenting with prescription and OTC drugs. What is the difference in Chandler's and Peter's behaviors?
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Risk-taking
Candice drank alcohol before she stepped onto the dance floor. As she tried to show off her moves, she started stumbling and bumping into everyone. What did the alcohol affect?
Balance and Coordination
Allie was excited when Gus finally asked her out on a date. She thought she would try to look especially cool and mature by smoking a cigarette. Gus told her that he really liked her, but unfortunately, he couldn't stand the smell of her breath, hair, and clothes. He never asked for a second date. What type of consequence of nicotine use did Allie experience?
Social consequence or dating deal breaker
Sondra is smoking all the time now. She experiences withdrawal symptoms when she goes even a short time without nicotine. She had to quit the basketball team because she struggles to breathe when she runs on the court. Sondra is now addicted. She wishes she had never started using nicotine. Which stage of addiction is Sondra in?
Stage 4: Addiction
Marijuana use can affect the part of the brain responsible for reasoning, judgment, and decision making. This area of the brain is still developing during adolescent years. What is the name of this area?
Pre-frontal cortex
Jorge thought about the dangerous consequences of taking a stimulant, depressant, opioid, or OTC drug. He considered the harm these drugs could cause his body and determined the risk was just not worth it. What helped Jorge come to this conclusion?
Calculating the Risk