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Thanksgiving
100

What type of drug is alcohol?

Depressant

100

Which formerly illegal drug has become LEGAL in Connecticut for recreational use?

Marijuana

100

Name one place where you can find information about a health problem, or general health.

Various Answers: Doctor, Hospital, Health Food Store, Fitness Center, School, Recreation Department, Counsellors, etc.

100

The number one protein-based food served on Thanksgiving.

Turkey.

200

How many drinks is considered binge drinking?

Woman: 3 drinks

Man: 4 drinks

200

What do stimulant drugs do to the user?

Stimulants make the user hyper and alert. They may elevate blood pressure and heart rate. 

200

Which of the following is not a reliable type of website: .com , .gov, or .net?

.net

200

Name a popular side dish commonly eaten at the Thanksgiving dinner table.

Mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, baked mac & cheese, vegetables.

300

According to the law, if someone blows into a breathalyzer and this decimal (number) pops up, they are considered legally intoxicated.

.08

300

What does "tolerance" mean?

When your body becomes used to a substance due to overuse of that substance. Your body is dependent on it.

300

Name one health-related topic that teens need more information about.

Various Answers: 

Mental Health

Physical Fitness

Nutrition

Environment

Disease treatment/prevention

Injury/First Aid

Personal/Community Safety

Substance Abuse

300

What decade did a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving first air on television: 1960's, 1970's or the 1980's?

1970's.

400

How much is considered one serving of alcohol?

12 oz beer, 1 oz of hard liquor, 6-7 oz of wine.

400

What are the 3 main drug categories?

Depressants, Stimulants & Hallucinogens.

400

Name 2 things that should be present in a credible online article (so you know it is a good/valid source).

Author, Current Date, Name of Organization, Contact Information, Credible Sources

400

How many days did the very first Thanksgiving last?

3 Days

500

A liver disease related to alcohol abuse; scarring and destruction of your liver.

Cirrhosis.

500
There are 5 stages of addiction: No Use, Use, Misuse, Abuse and ____________.

Dependency

500

What does ACCESS stand for?

  • Accurate

  • Credible

  • Current

  • Easy to use/access

  • Situation: what is it best used in?

  • Supported claims/information

500

What year did the first Thanksgiving football take place: 1920, 1945 or 1965?

1920