Vaping/Tobacco
True or False: Cigarettes, vaping, & chewing tobacco calm you down.
False
This is the legal drinking age in the United States.
21
True or False: Cannabis can be smoked to cure diseases
False: Cannabis might be studied for medicine, but smoking it does not cure diseases and can hurt your brain and lungs
True or False: Opioids (prescription pain medication) are meant to help people who have had injuries, surgery, dental work, or serious illnesses
True: Doctors prescribe opioids to help people manage serious pain after things like broken bones, surgery, or dental procedures. When used exactly as the doctor says, they can help people feel better and heal safely.
But taking them without a prescription, too much, or for fun is dangerous, it can cause addiction and overdose
True or False: Drinking makes all your problems disappear.
False; You may feel you have escaped your problems by drinking, but when you get sober, the problems are still there. Alcohol may cover up some feelings temporarily, but they come back once you are sober. Drinking can also heighten emotions.
The substance in tobacco that is highly addictive.
Nicotine: chemical found on tobacco plant leaves
True or False: Alcohol is not as dangerous as other drugs.
False: Alcohol can be deadly. Even one drink can affect your judgement and cause you to lose control. Car crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers, and of these deaths, over one third are alcohol-related.
True or False: It is safer to smoke cannabis and drive than it is to drink and drive.
False; cannabis affects the brain and driving exactly like alcohol. It affects concentration and reaction time making it harder to respond to sudden, unexpected events. It also impairs coordination, vision, and the ability to judge distances.
True or False: You cannot misuse prescription drugs because they are approved by a doctor
False; Not following the prescribed dosage could impact your breathing and lead to death. The danger increases when people mix prescription drugs with alcohol and/or other drugs. Opioids impact the respiratory system and alcohol further slows this down because it is a depressant.
True or False: It's harder to quit using nicotine later in your life than it is now.
True; Most high school smokers don't think they will be smoking in 5 years. But over 60% are still regular smokers up to 9 years later. Usually people make three or more attempts before finally being able to quit.
False; nicotine is very addictive regardless of what form it comes from
The only thing that can make a person sober again after drinking alcohol is
Time; The liver needs one hour to burn up one ounce of pure alcohol (the amount contained in a can of beer, glass of wine, or shot of liquor). Coffee and cold showers may make you less sleepy, but neither improves judgement or coordination.
THC is a chemical in cannabis that affects the brain and body, how?
THC is the part of cannabis that can change the way your brain works. It can make people feel happy, relaxed, silly, or spaced out, but it can also affect memory, focus, and coordination.
Cannabis affects the endocannabinoid system, which controls mood, memory, and appetite.
True or False: 7/10 illegal opioid pills have enough fentanyl in them to be deadly.
True or False: A 12 oz can of beer, 5 oz glass of wine, and a 1.5 oz shot of liquor all have about the same amount of alcohol in them.
True.
Nicotine is stimulant or a depressant?
Stimulant
How does alcohol affect the brain
It slows down the brain’s activity (acting as a depressant) making it harder to think clearly, make good decisions, and control emotions and movement.
(Frontal Lobe, Hippocampus, Cerebellum, Cerebral Cortex)
What % of adults that have a substance use disorder started using substances before the age of 18
30%; Those using before the age of 18 are 6-7 times more likely to become addicted.
Part of the brain that opioids affect, making them easily addictive:
Opioids affect the brain’s reward system/ limbic system, which controls feelings of pleasure and motivation.
In teens, whose brains are still developing, opioids can hijack the brain’s reward system faster, making it easier to become addicted.
True or False: Cannabis makes uncomfortable feelings go away (fear, anger, depression).
False; You may feel less scared, angry, or depressed because cannabis temporarily covers up feelings; it doesn't make them go away. Some people actually get more depressed or anxious when they have used cannabis.
Name 3 health problems that nicotine can cause
Any of these:
*Health concerns: Lungs, heart, focus, memory
* Clothes and breath smell bad
* Decrease in athletic ability due to poor lung capability
* Causes wrinkles
* Very addictive
* Get in trouble with family and school
* Can hurt others through second/third hand smoke
* It's expensive
Name three problems caused by drinking alcohol.
Slows down thinking and decision making, emotions become harder to control, damages the liver, brain dehydration, impacts muscle recovery and coordination
Name three problems that occur from using cannabis.
Health: hurts your heart, lungs
Mental health: Can't think clearly; impacts your memory; grades may drop; can lead to paranoia; it's expensive; impacts your motivation; difficulty concentrating; can cause trouble with family, school, or work; you could get arrested
Three consequences of misusing opioids/ pain medication:
Addiction: Your brain can start to crave the drug, making it hard to stop.
Overdose: Taking too much can slow your breathing and heart, which can be deadly.
Health & Life Problems: Misuse can lead to trouble in school, with family or friends, and can cause serious long-term health issues
This synthetic (not natural) opioid is much stronger than morphine and can be deadly even in very tiny amounts
Fentanyl; This opioid is used by doctors in hospital settings where dosages can be controlled. However, often it is used incorrectly. It is undetectable and can be found in pills, marijuana, and other drugs.