Alcohol Saftey
How many shots does it take for the average person to get drunk?
4-5 shots of hard alcohol
These are the unpleasant symptoms a person experiences, including irritability, depression, anxiety, nausea and vomiting, when they stop using an addictive drug.
Withdrawal. These symptoms vary depending on your age, the type of substance and how long you used it for, your physical health and your mental and emotional state.
True or False: a bystander is anyone who is present when a situation occurs but is not involved directly in it.
True. Bystanders are the people who are nearby and might see something happen, but are not directly involved or impacted by the events.
Can teens the age of 18 legally vape and buy products like e-cigarettes in California?
No, federal and state laws raised the age for tobacco products such as vapes and cigarettes, from the age 18 to 21.
What are some ways you can avoid drinking at a party if you don't want to engage in drinking?
If you don't want to drink, but want to go to a party where you think you'll be pressured to drink, you can offer to be the designated driver. You can also identify a friend who will help you to avoid situations where you'll be pressured to drink. Remember to never do things simply because you feel pressured to do them.
An addiction where someone thinks they need drugs or alcohol to function normally and feel good
Psychological addiction. This can be dangerous and eventually lead to a physical addiction.
There are 5 D's of Bystander Intervention: Direct, Delegate, Delay, Distract, and Document. What do you think Direct means in this context?
Direct means to directly intervene in a situation. Speak up about the harm, be firm and clear.
True or False: vaping e-cigarettes can lead to increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression.
True. Despite the common belief that cigarettes lower anxiety and depression, they can in fact lead to higher levels of in stress, anxiety, and depression.
If you have had 5 drinks, how many hours should you wait until driving a car? 1 hour, 2 hours, 5 hours, or 6 hours?
5 hours
This drug is a VERY strong pain medication that is 100x stronger than morphine and is starting to be laced into other street drugs.
Fentanyl. There is a small margin between the therapeutic dose and toxic dose, making it extremely easy to overdose.
True or False: sometimes bystanders do not want to act when they see something happening because they are afraid they'll be embarrassed.
True. One of the most common reasons bystanders do not intervene in a situation (even when they know what's happening is wrong) is because they are afraid they will end up being embarrassed in some way.
True or False: Vapes are made of a water-based aerosol/vapor.
False. Vape aerosol is not water vapour. The main ingredient in vapes is propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine or glycerol. Vapes and e-liquids can contain a range of chemicals such as acetone found in nail polish remover, acrolein found in weed killer and 2-cholorophenol found in cleaning products and bug spray. The ingredients listed on vape packaging are commonly inaccurate and/or incomplete.
True or False: you can always tell if your drink has been spiked with something.
False. Most drugs used to spike drinks are tasteless, colorless, and odorless.
If marijuana is a plant, shouldn't it be considered natural and safe?
No, just because marijuana is a plant doesn't mean it's considered harmless. About 1 in 11 of young adults become addicted to smoking marijuana.
This is a psychological phenomenon where people are less likely to intervene in a situation when others are present, and NOT intervening, than when they are alone.
The Bystander Effect
Human brain development continues to this age, and nicotine use during adolescence and young adulthood has been associated with lasting brain impairments, including effects on memory and attention.
Age 25. The human brain continues developing into a person's mid-20's and is typically considered fully developed at 25.
Impaired judgement, poor reasoning, memory loss, slow reaction time, decreased coronation, slurred speech, and distorted hearing and vision are all examples of what when drinking?
Immediate effects to the brain. Drinking any amount of alcohol can affect your brain negatively, and caution should always be used.
What do you do if a loved one, close friend, or yourself becomes addicted to drugs?
If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction to drugs it's important to seek help and speak with an adult, counselor, or professional.
What are some situations where a bystander might intervene?
Bystanders can intervene in many different kinds of situations, such as harassment based on gender/religion/sexuality/ethnicity/etc., when someone is being catcalled or made to feel uncomfortable in some way, in both public and private spaces, as well as in online forums.
Who is the voice of the Puma?
Danny Castro