Alcohol does this to your system, SLOWING DOWN your brain activity
What is depresses
100
Getting drunk is a good way to get "high".
What is MYTH -- Alcohol provides only a TEMPORARY buzz. After the effects wear off, people feel tired, sick, depressed or anxious.
100
This is where marijuana comes from
What is the hemp plant (leaves, vine, stem, seeds)
100
This is a possible consequence of long-term marijuana or tobacco use (smoking)
What is (lung) cancer or breathing problems
100
This is a strategy to calm down or manage anger that we practiced in class
What is deep breathing -- Deep breathing can be used ANY time, ANY where to relax.
200
Alcohol makes you feel this way, which can cause more RISK TAKING than normal
What is daring or impulsive
200
The more you can drink, the tougher you are!
What is MYTH -- People build up a TOLERANCE for alcohol and other drugs. If it takes more and more alcohol to get you drunk, you're not becoming tougher or cooler... you're just becoming addicted!
200
True or False: More teens use marijuana on a daily basis than monthly.
What is False
200
These side effects of marijuana use make it hard to focus in school and affect your ability to learn
What are short-term memory loss and decreased concentration
200
Violence can either be...
What is verbal or physical
300
Alcohol causes dizziness, decreased coordination and slower reaction time, making it difficult and DANGEROUS to do this activity
What is driving
300
Drinking alcohol helps people sleep better.
What is MYTH -- You may get tired after drinking, but the sleep you get will NOT be restful. You will wake up feeling grouchy or nervous.
300
This is what happens to your heart rate and pulse when you use marijuana
What is increase
300
This is how we view ourselves. It can be affected by what other people say about us or past experiences.
What is self-image --> Self-image is changeable! Learn to love yourself and focus less on the opinions of others.
300
This happens to us when we've been exposed to too much violence in the media (TV, movies, video games, etc.)
What is desensitization
400
Feeling ill, shaky and easily angered are some symptoms of this, which occur when a person who drinks regularly or is addicted, stops for an extended period of time
What is withdrawal
400
The legal drinking age was changed from 18 years old to 21 because scientists learned that our brains become fully developed in our mid-20s, meaning we are able to make better choices.
What is FACT!
400
This is a bodily effect which occurs immediately after smoking weed
What is reddened eyes, dry mouth, muscles relax, etc.
400
These are the 3 M's that help us set realistic goals - Name two out of three for full points.
What is Measurable, Manageable & Meaningful
400
True or False: The media generally displays positive problem-solving skills and realistic consequences of violence and substance use.
What is FALSE
500
Alcohol can change this about a person - for example they can become more violent or aggressive when they are drunk
What is behavior or personality
500
If you are around a group of people who are drinking, you should too.
What is MYTH -- You can always overcome peer pressure and seek out friends who influence you in a GOOD way!
500
This is a chemical found in marijuana
What is THC, tar, carbon monoxide
500
These are the 3 C's of decision-making -- name two out of three for full points.
What is #1 CLARIFY the problem, #2 CONSIDER the possible solutions & consequences, #3 CHOOSE the best option!
500
This is when we are influenced negatively by a group of friends or classmates