Fast Facts
Is it legal to take someone else's prescription medication?
No. Prescription medication is only legal for the person who it is prescribed to. It is also illegal to sell your own or someone else's prescription medication.
The legal age to purchase tobacco/products in Virginia
21
True or False: Engaging in school activities like, clubs, sports, band, and unhealthy events can be beneficial to living a drug free lifestyle.
False. Joining clubs, sport teams, band are all great options to help live a drug free lifestyle. Engaging in unhealthy events like underage drinking and partying with drugs however, can lead to a life of consequences.
What is the name of the river that flows through Lynchburg?
James River
Name the disease of being physically and psychologically addicted to alcohol
Alcoholism
Name the highly addictive drug found in tobacco products.
Nicotine
What are 2 ways you can avoid negative peer pressure?
Say No, set goals/hang with people with goals, sports, music, etc.
What are the top 3 most popular social media platforms of 2020?
Instagram, YouTube, Facebook
The CDC says, "Research shows that 1 in 6 teens who repeatedly use marijuana before 18 can become addicted.
True
Nicotine found in tobacco products can harm a teenage brain because it's still developing. At what age does the brain fully develop?
25. Nicotine puts the teen brain at risk because it can disrupt the areas affecting judgment, completing tasks, and meeting goals. It can also impact a teens emotional/mental state as they get older.
Name two resources that you could use or go to when you know someone may be experiencing issues with substances & drugs.
Counselor, coaches, teachers, family, hotlines, educational materials, substance use facilities (HBH)
Other responses may be accepted.
What is the main ingredient in marijuana that is mind altering?
THC
What are the risks of mixing energy drinks and alcohol
Increase the risk of an overdose since energy drinks are stimulants, because of the caffeine, and alcohol is a depressant. Energy drinks can mask the effect of intoxication which could potentially lead to alcohol poisoning.
The nicotine found in one JUUL pod is equal to how many cigarettes?
20 cigarettes
Name 4 warning signs that indicate a person may be experiencing a substance or drug problem.
Change in friend group, eating habits, physical appearance, school performance, lack of interest in passions, getting into more trouble, withdrawal from family, mood swings.
What does HYPE stand for?
Healthy Youth Through Prevention and Education