Alcohol
Nationally, how many 8th graders have reported drinking in the last 30 days?
A) 3%
B) 8%
C) 15%
D) 32%
E) 50%
B) 8%
Rank these social media apps from most popular to least popular (based on teen usage in 2021)
- Tik-Tok
- Snapchat
- Discord
Correct Order (most to least popular based off of 2021 statistics): Snapchat, Tik-Tok, Instagram, Twitter, Discord
Nationally, what percent of 13 - 14-year-olds (8th graders) reported having some type of social media?
A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 40%
D) 50%
E) 65%
E) 65%
Nationally, how many 8th graders have reported vaping in the last 30 days?
A) 3%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 25%
E) 33%
B) 10%
How many deaths occur, each year, due to drunk-driving-related incidents?
A) 2,000
B) 4,000
C) 6,000
D) 8,000
E) 10,000
E) 10,000
Nationally, how many 10th graders (Sophomores) have reported drinking within the past 30 days?
A) 9%
B) 13%
C) 18%
D) 25%
E) 33%
C) 18%
TRUE or FALSE?
Cyberbullying occurs almost TWICE as often as regular 'bullying' does, according to a study by teenagers.
Answer) TRUE
Why do you think this is the case? Why is it easier to 'Cyberbully' than regular (face-to-face) 'bully'?
Which of the following statements is FALSE about E-Cigarettes?
A) With teenagers, vaping is typically used to wain off of traditional smoking
B) Metals, such as iron and lead, have been found in e-cigarettes
C) Some of the flavoring from chemicals in e-cigarettes are safe to eat, but unsafe to ingest
D) Punishments for possessing e-cigarettes on campus could include suspension from sports, separations, or expulsions
A) Among teens, vaping is typically used to wain off of traditional smoking
More often than not, with teens, vaping is used as a 'gateway drug', which leads to experimenting with other types of drugs.
If choosing to drink, ever, which of the following is the smartest precautionary measure?
A) Taking Ibuprofen/Advil while drinking
B) Eating food beforehand
C) Drinking water
D) B & C
E) All of the above
D) B & C
Eating food AND drinking plenty of water is imperative when choosing to drink
Answer TRUE or FALSE to each of the following questions.
1) TRUE or FALSE?
More students have reported drinking (alcohol) rather than smoking/using drugs
2) TRUE or FALSE?
Underage drinking has been linked to increased risk of physical/sexual assault
3) TRUE or FALSE?
Underage drinking is dangerous.
1) TRUE
2) TRUE
3) TRUE
Based on a study done with teenagers, how long does the average person spend on social media each day?
A) 2 hours, 30 minutes
B) 30 minutes
C) 3 hours
D) 1 hour, 15 minutes
E) 45 minutes
D) 1 hour, 15 minutes
Nationally, how many 8th graders have used marijuana in the past month?
A) 1%
B) 4%
C) 6%
D) 10%
E) 15%
C) 6%
Answer TRUE or FALSE to each of the following statements.
1) TRUE or FALSE?
It's impossible to make it through High School without drinking.
2) TRUE or FALSE?
Having a predetermined plan, or having a 'Buddy System' is NOT that effective; instead, make plans/arrange rides once you've arrived at the party/gathering.
3) TRUE or FALSE?
Most high schoolers, if choosing to drink, do so almost every day.
1) FALSE
2) FALSE
3) FALSE
Which answer correctly lists the alcohols according to their alcohol strength?
A) Beer < Hard Seltzer < Shot of Hard Liquor
B) Wine = Shot of Hard Liquor < Beer
C) Hard Liquor = Beer = Wine = Hard Seltzer
D) Beer > Hard Seltzer = Shot of Hard Liquor
C) Hard Liquor = Beer = Wine = Hard Seltzer
Standard Serving sizes of all alcoholic beverages are EQUAL in alcohol strength/effect on the body. This includes Hard Seltzers...(White Claw, Truly, Henry's, High Noon...)
Whilst social media can have its positives, there can also be negatives associated with social media usage. Name 5 reasons/ways in which social media could be used negatively.
Example:
Social media can interfere with sleeping habits
Read Common Answers.
Highschoolers (ages 15 - 17) are how much more likely to vape compared to adults (ages 25 - 34)?
A) 2 times more likely
B) 4 times more likely
C) 8 times more likely
D) 12 times more likely
E) 24 times more likely
D) 12 times more likeley
Choosing not to drink at parties/gatherings is OKAY and totally normal. In fact, a common misconception is that people are 'forced' to drink. That's not the case -- the choice is totally up to you.
Name 3 reasons/excuses you could use when confronted with Peer Pressure at such parties.
Example:
"I can't, I still have to drive home"
Read Common Answers.
Which statement is FALSE about underage drinking?
Underage Drinking...
A) can be addictive
B) is illegal under the age of 21
C) can cause hallucinations
D) can lead to binge-drinking
E) is classified as a stimulant
E) is classified as a stimulant = FALSE
Alcohol is classified as a depressant, which means it slows down the body. Drinking slows down the central nervous system, blood pressure, heart rate, and mental clarity.
Answer TRUE or FALSE to each of the following statements.
1) Sending/receiving explicit pictures online is considered cyberbullying
2) Since the pandemic, social media usage has been on the decline
3) Anything posted online is forever PUBLIC and PERMANENT
1) TRUE
2) FALSE
3) TRUE
Answer TRUE or FALSE to each of the following statements.
1) A single JUUL pod contains 10 cigarettes worth of nicotine
2) Nicotine is a depressant drug which slows down the bodys response
3) Sharing vaping devices can spread viruses or infections
1) FALSE
2) FALSE
3) TRUE