How Much Do You Know?

Alcohol

100

Which has more alcohol: A shot of liquor or a 12 oz can of beer?

Both contain a half ounce of pure alcohol

200

What percent of teens used alcohol in the past month?

According to the 2022 Monitoring the Future Survey, in the past month, consumption among eighth graders continues to decline steadily, reaching a record low of 6%, having decreased from 41% over the past 10 years.

300

About how many deaths a year are caused by alcohol?

4,000-5,000

400

About how many injuries (under the age of 21) were caused last year from alcohol that resulted in an ER visit?

188,000 

500

If alcohol makes you feel happy, can it still be a depressant?

You may feel more relaxed & laugh a lot, but alcohol really is a depressant. It relaxes your inhibtions, slows down your body functions, & changes your perception & judgement & can cause confusion, poor coordination, blurred vision, & drowsiness

Tobacco

100

Has teen tobacco use increased or decreased?

According to the CDC, teen tobacco use has decreased from 6.2 Million in 2019 to 4.47 Million in 2020

200

How much nicotine is in one Juul pod?

Each Juul pod contains the same content as 1 pack of cigarettes

300

If you vape a liquid with no nicotine, can it still damage your lungs?

Even if the liquid that is vaped contains non-nicotine, other chemicals in the liquid, including the chemicals that make up the flavorings, can be toxic and even more cancer causing

400

How many years can smoking take off your life?

At least 10 years shorter than nonsmokers

500

How many cigarettes smoked in a day considers you a heavy smoker?

20+/day

90s Throwback

100

What is a floppy disk?

The original flash drive

200

What is a Tamagotchi?

A hand held computerized pet that needed to be taken cared of everyday 

300

What is a PEZ dispenser?

A toy that can be any character than dispenses candy in brick form

400

What is an Easy Bake Oven?

A child's version of an oven to bake different foods

500

What is the Electric Slide?

A popular dance during school dances, weddings, parties

Marijuana

100

Which is more harmful: Smoking marijuana or smoking tobacco?

One marijuana joint can deliver 4x as much cancer causing tar as one tobacco cigarette.

200

What percent of teens used marijuana in the last year?

The # of teens smoking had significantly declined over the past decade. According to a national survey which is administered to students across the country, only 8.3% of 8th graders reported smoking in the past year compared to 12.7% in 2013 (10 yrs)

300

How long does it take the effects of marijuana to wear off?

The feeling of being high may last only a few hours, but your ability to think clearly and perform complex tasks that rely on perception may be affected up to 24 hrs after you've last smoked

400

How many chemicals does marijuana contain?

Marijuana comes from a plant called Cannabis & contains over 400 chemicals, some of which causes cancer. The main active ingredient in marijuana is THC which is a fat soluble substance that can remain in the lungs and brain tissue for up to 3 weeks

500

Is marijuana an addictive drug?

People who smoke marijuana daily and stop, experience physical withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, loss of appetite and psychological symptoms such as agitation and irritability

Other Drugs

100

Can a person die from doing cocaine just one time?

It is impossible to predict who will be extremely sensitive to cocaine. Even one use of cocaine can cause your heart to stop beating and kill you. Teens are more likely to have a severe reaction than adults

200

Are energy drinks as safe to drink as soda or juice?

Energy drinks contain large doses of caffeine & other legal stimulants (Ephedrine, Guarana, Ginseng). Individual responses to these substances vary & these drinks should be treated carefully because of how powerful they are.

300

How many times does a person have to use a drug before becoming addicted?

The amount of time it takes to become addicted to a substance varies person to person & drug to drug. A person's genetic makeup plays a role. Some get addicted immediately & for others addiction occurs over time & depending on what drug is used

400

Are prescription drugs and over the counter (OTC) drugs safer to take than illegal drugs?

All drugs regardless of whether they are illegal, prescription or OTC are chemicals that affect the body. Prescription drugs and OTC drugs that are used in a way not prescribed can be just as dangerous as street drugs (cocaine, adderall).

500

Why can an opioid dose that is prescribed for one person, be fatal to someone else?

As people build up tolerance to a drug it takes more of the drug to have the same impact. Therefore, an older person may have a dose of an opioid medication that may be fatal to a younger person who has not used opioids before