Drugs
Do drugs affect adolescents more severely than adults?
Yes, they have a greater impact on developing brains
What is the legal drinking age?
21 years old
Smoking cigarettes is known to cause what type of cancer?
Oral cancers, throat cancer, lung cancer
An individual who witnesses bullying but does not act is called what?
A bystander
An electronic device which allows the user to inhale various vapors is called what?
a vape
Stimulants
The condition where people have an unhealthy addiction to alcohol is called what?
Alcohol dependence or alcoholism
What’s the minimum age to buy tobacco products in NY?
21 years old, It was changed from 18 to 21 in 2019
Are there typically warning signs for school violence?
Yes, there are always warning signs
Which chemical makes vaping addictive?
Nicotine
Though it is considered not as dangerous as other drugs, cannabis can by harmful if used by who?
Adolescents/minors, it can cause damage to their developing brains and their lungs if it is smoked
The excessive consumption of alcohol in a short period of time is called what?
Binge drinking
Can smoking tobacco weaken your immune system?
Yes, it makes you more susceptible to infections and diseases
What are the main types of bullying?
Physical, verbal, social, cyber
What part of the body does vaping cause the most harm to?
The lungs
What drugs are classified as Hallucinogens?
LSD, mescaline, psilocybin, PCP
What is the zero tolerance law?
On average, what age do people start smoking?
13 years old
Is cyber-bullying less dangerous than in person bullying?
No, cyber-bullying can have just as severe or worse effects
What aspect of vaping makes it appeal to adolescents?
What is the most common drug involved in overdose deaths?
Fentanyl
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for adults when driving?
Less than 0.05%
Breathing in someone else’s tobacco smoke is called ____.
Secondhand smoke
What resources are available for students struggling with mental health?
Counselors, and other licensed aids
What are the most common side effects of vaping?
Increased levels of anxiety and depression