Alcohol
True or False: Alcohol is a drug.
True
True or False: Vapes contain water.
False
True or False: Marijuana comes from a plant so it has no negative side effects.
False
True
Name two things you do to take care of yourself.
Going outside, exercising, deep breathing, using coping skills, taking a shower/bath, spending time with loved ones, talking to a trusted person & more!!
Drinking alcohol can affect your ability to make decisions. What is one potential consequence of making poor decisions while under the influence?
Getting hurt, getting into an accident, making a choice you will later regret
Name two organs that are affected by vaping.
Brain, lungs, heart, kidneys, liver
Using marijuana can affect your coordination. What is one dangerous consequence of driving after using marijuana?
Increased risk of accidents due to slower reaction times
How can substance use impact mental health?
Can cause relationship issues with loved ones, cognitive decline, memory loss, mood changes, and depression, can increase anxiety
Give an example of how you could say "no" to peer pressure.
"No," "no thanks," "I have somewhere to be," "Not interested," "I don't do that"
Name two ways that alcohol affects mental health.
Can worsen depression and anxiety symptoms, affect mood and behavior, can lead to poor decision making, can cause changes in mood, sleep patterns, memory, and concentration
How many puffs of a vape equate to one cigarette?
Roughly 10-15 puffs
Is marijuana addictive?
Yes, marijuana is addictive.
Name 2 ways that vaping can impact your physical health.
Can cause cancer, seizures, shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, triggers asthma
What activity helps you focus on your breathing and relaxes your mind, and you don’t need any special equipment?
Meditation OR deep breathing.
Name three organs affected by alcohol.
Brain, pancreas, liver, kidneys, heart, colon
Describe one way that vape manufacturers target their products to kids.
Appealing flavors, bright/vibrant colors, exciting vape design
What is a sign of addiction to marijuana?
Needing more of it to feel the same effects, feeling withdrawal symptoms when not using it
What substance, especially when used at a young age, can affect brain development and memory?
Marijuana
What group that can help you talk about your feelings and get support, without using substances to cope?
Support group or counseling group
Alcohol is a depressant. What does this mean?
Alcohol is a depressant because it slows down the communication in the brain and body.
Name three chemicals in vapes or in the vapor that they produce.
Formaldehyde, heavy metals, propylene glycol, nicotine, arsenic, acrolein
Which part of the brain, responsible for memory and learning, is most impacted by marijuana use?
Hippocampus
Drinking alcohol before the age of 21 can lead to an increased risk of becoming dependent on it later in life and lead to the development of what disorder?
Alcohol use disorder
Define "coping skill."
Tool/technique you can use to help you handle difficult emotions, decrease stress, and establish or maintain a sense of internal order.