FAST FACTS
In what portion of the brain does decision making occur?
Pre Frontal Cortex
How harmful is second hand smoke when it comes to cigarettes?
More harmful than smoking as it contains much higher concentrations of cancer causing substances.
Why is it unsafe or just a bad decision to drive or ride with someone who is under the influence of marijuana? Give 3 reasons.
The person driving may have decreased reaction time, decreased decision making skills, possible blurred vision and decreased coordination. Penalties for driving while under the influence of marijuana include suspension of an individual's driver's license, a fine up to $500, and up to 93 days in jail for first-time offenders.
At what age range are you more susceptible to forming addictions?
Teenage years and young adulthood (Teen to 21 years old)
RANDOM!
Who was your presenter last Friday and what's the coolest thing about him?
Mr. Vieau! He has a cool haircut or about anything else. (Negative points if you mention his love for UofM football)
What harmful chemicals can exist in vapes? (name 2)
Vaping can expose the user’s lungs to harmful chemicals like formaldehyde, diacetyl, and acrolein, as well as toxic metal particles like nickel, tin, and lead.
What are two effects that can happen from taking prescription drugs that aren’t yours?
overdose, increased illness, seizures, heart palpitations, allergic reactions, organ damage, stroke, coma, and other serious medical issues, increased heart rate, nausea, falling asleep,
What happens typically with a marijuana overdose? Name at least two things.
Increased heart rate, nausea and vomiting, uncontrollable shaking, hallucinations, panic attacks.
What are two signs that someone’s substance use is becoming a problem?
Trying to quit, but can’t, conflicts in relationships (friends, family, partner, etc.), affecting their commitments (school, work, sports, etc.), affecting finances
With the choose portion of the decision making model, what do you align your decision with?
Your goals and values.
What has more alcohol in it? 12 ounce beer, 5 ounces of wine, 1.5 ounces of liquor?
They all have the same amount of alcohol. A standard drink is equal to 14.0 grams (0.6 ounces) of pure alcohol. Generally, this amount of pure alcohol is found in:
12 ounces of beer (5% alcohol content).
5 ounces of wine (12% alcohol content).
1.5 ounces or a “shot” of 80-proof (40% alcohol content) distilled spirits or liquor (e.g., gin, rum, vodka, whiskey).
What are three short-term effect of marijuana use?
altered senses (for example, seeing brighter colors), altered sense of time, changes in mood, impaired body movement, difficulty with thinking and problem-solving, impaired memory, hallucinations (when taken in high doses), delusions (when taken in high doses), psychosis (risk is highest with regular use of high potency marijuana)
What are some of the symptoms of withdrawal from Marijuana?
Anxiety, poor sleep, irritability.
What are three things that will affect how many alcoholic drinks it takes for a person to get drunk?
Amount of sleep, whether you have eaten, tolerance, atmosphere, body weight, male or female
Name at least two refusal strategies.
Right answers can be:
1.Walk away
2.Give a reason, fact or excuse
3.Change the subject
4.Use humor
5.Repeated refusal
6.Say "no thanks" or "Nah, I'm good"
7.Cold shoulder or just ignore
8.Avoid areas or situations where you think peer pressure may be an issue.
Name three signs of alcohol overdose.
Vomiting, blacking out, passing out, cold/clammy skin, slurring, lack of muscle coordination, death
Why is it dangerous to drive under the influence of a substance (alcohol or marijuana, etc)? Name 3 reasons
Effects like slower reaction time, distorted perceptions of time and distance, decreased alertness, and increased drowsiness. Since it distorts thinking, if someone is high, they may think they are driving fine even though they are not.
Why is it important to be careful of the foods you consume when attending social gatherings like house parties?
With the prevalence of marijuana now in baked goods, candies and gummies, you may unknowingly ingest marijuana without even knowing it.
What two substances account for most deaths in the western world?
Alcohol & tobacco. People sometimes assume that illegal drugs are the most dangerous substances, yet because of their wide use and harmful effects, these two legal substances are unsafe. Collectively, drugs and alcohol were responsible for more than 1.3 million deaths among the U.S. working-age (ages 25–64) population between 1990 and 2018.
The inability to cope with the stressors of life can lead to increased risk of substance abuse disorders as a form of escape. Name 3 healthy coping strategies or skills?
Reading, journaling, talking with a friend, exercise, breathing exercises etc.
What is the difference between opiates and opioids?
Opiates are derived from plants (Poppy plant) and opioids are synthetic drugs (lab made) that have the same actions as opiates.
What does Narcan/naloxone do? Is this a short or long term fix?
It reverses an opioid overdose. Naloxone works by blocking the effects of opiates on the brain and by restoring breathing. This is a short term fix and if you administer it to someone who is having an overdose, they still need to seek medical attention immediately.
What is the legal age of consumption of marijuana in Michigan? Why is it set at this age?
21 years old. This is due to the adolescent brain not being as developed under the age of 21, which means that a teen's decisions making skills aren't quite as developed as they will be after that age.
What hormone within the brain can lead to addiction (whether it be substances, video games or food). Why do substances like alcohol, marijuana and others have at tendency to more effectively cause addiction with this hormone?
Dopamine. When it comes to these substances, dopamine is created in much larger quantities than what's produced by everything else.
Act out your favorite refusal skill to the class as a group.
Nate & Mr. Simon will choose which one is the best.