Marijuana
Side effects of using marijuana during youth
permanently weakened communication skills and learning difficulties
Legal drinking age in US is?
21
True/False- The rate of vape smokers has increased by 23% compared to 2019
True
2 reasons why people take drugs
1. peer pressure 2. experimenting, 3. Stress, 4. Depression, 5. Media influence, 6.cool.
what does OTC stand for?
Over the counter
True or False Marijuana is a plant from which the leaves can be smoked in a cigarette or pipe?
True
What is drinking excessively within a short amount of time called?
Binge drinking
Vaping can cause:
A. Heart attack
B. Lung issues and problems breathing
C. Addiction to nicotine
D. All of the above
D: All of the above
Which part of the body do drugs effect first?
The Brain...Prefrontal cortex
Heroin, Meth-amphetamine, and cocaine are classed as:
A: Legal drugs
B Illegal drugs
C. OTC drugs
B: Illegal drugs
Marijuana contains two main chemicals what are they?
CBD
THC
Binge drinking means drinking
A:2 drinks in a row
B: 4 drinks a row
C:3-5 drinks in a row
C: 3-5 drinks in a row.
Withdrawal symptoms
Why are teens more at risk of addiction?
Because their Pre- frontal cortex is still not fully developed, they are more prone to making bad choices.
OTC drugs are legal, name 2 other legal drugs.
Caffeine
Alcohol
Vape
Marijuana (in some states).
Name of the plant that marijuana comes from
cannabis
Alcohol causes significant damage to this body organ
liver
What do Vapes produce when heated and smoked?
Aerosol
What does Addiction mean:
When the brain and body become dependent upon a drug. (Habit).The brain craves the release of dopamine that happens when taking a drug.
What is the name given when you have formed a habit with a drug and need it constantly?
Addiction
Dependance
What is the active ingredient in marijuana?
THC
Is Alcohol a stimulant, depressant or a halucinagenic
Depressant
True or False, the Flavors contained in e-cigarettes and vape pens are toxic.
and
Which flavor is the most dangerous?
True
Menthol: Menthol slows nicotine metabolism helping Nicotine stay in your system longer. Menthol also soothes the throat making vaping less irritating to the throat.
What are some of the long term effects of taking drugs? Name 3
paranoia, mood change, dependence, depression, memory loss, mental illness e.g. schizophrenia, heart issues, Lung illnesses, learning problems.
Marijuana is known as a ______________ Drug. Meaning it leads to taking more potent drugs in the future.
Gateway.