alcohol use
What part of the body does alcohol reach within minutes of drinking?
brain
What is the active chemical in marijuana that affects the brain?
THC
What organ breaks down alcohol in the body?
liver
Teens may turn to alcohol or marijuana to deal with what common emotions?
stress, anxiety,depression
Alcohol irritates the lining of what organ, leading to pain and nausea?
stomach
Name one cognitive function impaired by alcohol.
coordination, decision-making, or memory
THC mainly affects parts of the brain responsible for what three functions?
memory, attention, and coordination
Marijuana smoke can lead to this lung condition, causing coughing and wheezing.
chronic bronchitis
What mental health issue is more likely in teens who use marijuana weekly?
stress, depression
Marijuana use may interfere with which hormone responsible for reproduction?
testosterone
Why are people more likely to make risky choices while drinking?
Because alcohol impairs judgment and decision-making.
What is the name for the brain's ability to change and adapt, which can be disrupted by marijuana?
neuroplasticity
What kind of heart issue can develop from binge drinking at a young age?
high blood pressure
Regular marijuana use has been linked to increased risks of what three mental health issues?
depression, anxiety, psychosis
What happens to blood vessels with regular marijuana use that may raise heart disease risk?
increase BP, hypertension
How many people under 21 die each year in the U.S. from alcohol-related injuries?
3,500
Regular teen marijuana use can reduce IQ by how many points on average?
8
THC can linger in what type of body tissue, potentially affecting the body for weeks?
fatty tissue
What increases the risk of long-term mental health issues: early use or later use?
early
Alcohol interferes with the absorption of which essential vitamins?
B1& B2
What happens to your heart rate within minutes of using alcohol or marijuana?
it increases
What brain regions are especially impacted by THC?
amygalda
According to the CDC, how many teens out of 6 who use marijuana regularly become dependent?
1 in 6
People with a family history of what are especially vulnerable to marijuana-induced psychosis?
mental illness
What effect can marijuana have on a female’s menstrual cycle and hormone balance?
disrupt it