Tobacco
Ellen asked her older sister to quit smoking. Her sister said she wished she could, but it was too difficult and she needed help. Ellen's sister had already become addicted to what chemical found in tobacco?
What is nicotine?
At what age is someone legally allowed to buy or drink alcohol in NH?
What is 21?
Name at least 2 nicknames for marijuana.
What are weed, pot, and grass?
The strategy to use if you've tried refusing the pressure but the person/people pressuring you aren't taking "no" for an answer.
What is walk away?
A physiological or psychological dependence on a drug.
What is addiction?
Joe’s mom always says, “Smokeless tobacco is awful!” Name one smokeless tobacco product.
What is dip, chew, or vaping?
Tina drinks almost every weekend. When she first started drinking at the start of the school year she would feel the effects of having a couple drinks, but now she needs to drink more to get the same effect. This is because she has developed a __________ to alcohol.
What is a tolerance?
Name at least 2 ways that people use marijuana.
What is smoked, vaped, or ingested?
Which strategy is being used: "I can't- I have to go home and take the dog for a walk."
What is make an excuse?
Why are lawmakers considering changing the legal drinking age in the United States to 25?
What is "the brain is still developing up until around this age"?
At what age is someone legally allowed to buy or use tobacco products in NH?
What is 21?
When Joe’s friend, Drew, came over to visit, he was not acting like himself and Joe could smell alcohol on his breath. Drew passed out in Joe’s living room, and was vomiting. What side effect of alcohol is Drew experiencing?
What is alcohol poisoning?
Some people think that because marijuana is a plant, it must be safe. What dangerous, mind-altering chemical naturally occurs in marijuana?
What is THC?
Which strategy is being used: "If I vape it could affect my lungs- Plus I could get kicked off the baseball team."
What is state the facts?
Drinking a lot of alcohol in a short period of time.
What is binge drinking?
What are 3 possible side-effects of using tobacco products?
What is heart disease, lung cancer, shortness of breath, emphysema, gum disease, yellow teeth, tooth decay, mouth cancer, coughing, wrinkles, smelly clothes, or yellow-stained fingers?
What are 3 possible side effects of drinking alcohol?
What are blurred vision, slurred speech, poor judgment, slow reaction time, loss of balance and coordination, poor decision-making, vomiting, liver damage, upset stomach, blackouts, or alcohol poisoning?
What are 3 possible side effects of using marijuana?
What are slow reaction time, poor depth perception, lack of motivation, loss of balance and coordination, dry mouth, increased appetite short term memory loss, poor decision making or lung cancer?
Which strategy is being used: "Why don't we go shoot some hoops instead?"
What is a better idea?
When someone who is addicted to a drug stops taking it, they may experience symptoms such as headaches, stomachaches, anxiety, and/or depression.
What are withdrawal symptoms?
When Bobby smokes, he notices that his heart starts beating faster and he feels a small rush of energy. This is because tobacco products are classified as a __________.
What is a stimulant?
Alcohol slows down the central nervous system, including the heart rate and breathing. This is because alcohol is a ____________?
What is a depressant?
Marijuana speeds up the heart rate, causes a relaxed or sleepy feeling, and can also cause the user to see, hear, feel, taste, or smell something that isn’t actually there. This is because marijuana is a _____________, ____________, and ______________.
What is a stimulant, depressant, and hallucinogen?
Which strategy is being used: "I already told you no, so why are you still pressuring me?"
What is reverse the pressure?
Habit forming drugs that can lead to the use of other, more intense substances.
What is a gateway drug?