Alcohol
Is alcohol a depressant
Yes
What are prescrption medications?
You need a signature from a licensed professional
This is a common short-term effect of alcohol that affects coordination.
what is impaired movement
This is the safest choice when offered alcohol as a teen.
What is saying no?
A friend says, “It’s just one pill—it’ll help you relax,” but it’s not prescribed to you. What should you do?
What is refuse and not take medication that isn’t prescribed to you?
Does a depressant speed your nervous system down or up
Down
What are Analgesics?
medications that relive pain
This mental health effect can worsen with alcohol use.
What is anxiety or depression?
This strategy involves having a plan ahead of time to avoid peer pressure.
What is refusal skills (or decision-making skills)?
You’re at a friend’s house and someone offers you a drink. You don’t want it but don’t want to seem “uncool.” What’s the BEST response?
What is confidently saying no and suggesting something else (or leaving the situation)?
Describe what happens during a hangover?
What is Drug Sensitivity?
Increased likelyhood of developing bad side effects
This happens when your body becomes used to a drug and needs more to feel the
What is tolerance?
This trusted adult is someone you can talk to if you feel pressured to use substances.
Who is a parent, teacher, or coach?
You’re riding with someone who has been drinking and they say they’re “fine to drive.” What’s the safest choice?
What is not getting in the car and calling a trusted adult or finding another ride?
What is cirrhois?
liver becomes permanently scarred and damaged over time.
What is a drug allergy
This describes a strong need to keep using a substance despite harmful effects.
What is addiction?
This law makes it illegal for people under 21 to drink alcohol.
What is the minimum drinking age law?
You have a bad headache and your friend offers you their prescription pain medication. What’s the risk?
What is misuse of prescription drugs and possible harmful side effects or addiction?
0.08% BAC for drivers age 21 and over
Mixing prescription drugs with alcohol can increase the risk of this.
What is overdose (or dangerous side effects)?
This is when the body reacts negatively after stopping a substance it depends on.
What is withdrawal?
Calling this number can save a life in an emergency involving drugs or alcohol.
What is 911?
Someone at a party mixes alcohol with medication and starts acting very sick and confused. What should you do FIRST?
What is call 911 and get help immediately?