SMOKING
the element in cigarettes that is toxic and addictive
What is nicotine?
the quality in alcohol with immediate appeal in social settings
What is disinhibition in social settings? People can get silly after 1 or 2 drinks. Several hours later, body breaks it down and the brain reacts to the slowing down process by becoming agitated.
the active AND addictive element in marijuana
What is THC?
delta-9-tetrahydrocannibinol. The THC content is controlled by type of plant, climate, soil conditions and harvesting practices.
a possible replacement in any context, room or setting for the effects of a common opioid such as oxycontin
What is deep breathing, attached to meditation?
everyday substance we eat or drink, often in abundance
What is sugar? What are its many forms?
price of a pack of cigarettes in MA
What is >$7?
the % of adults in the US who actually do not drink at all
What is 35%?
the difference between THC and THA
What is addictive and what is actually pain killing?
drawing
What can train our eyes to see the world in a different light? A new perspective is gained, even when using nondominant hand.
healthy addictions, including those that raise the level of endorphins in our brain
What is exercise? What is ______
elevated heart rate
What does smoking do immediately to the heart beat?
the first part of the brain that is affected by alcohol
What is the front part, aka frontal lobe?
# of plants allowed per adult in Massachusetts
What is 6 each and 12 for the household?
effects of coffee/black tea
How does caffeine can keep us alert?
positive mindset
What is a good way to wake up and come to school each morning?
lowered endurance for physical activity
How does smoking affect our ability to perorm physical tasks?
alcohol's actual effects on the brain
What acts as a depressant?
another name for marijuana
What are hemp, ganja, mary jane, doobie, jay, cannabis sativa, POT?!
Shaquille's favorite past time besides basketball
What is READING!!!
EXTRA CREDIT: Which NFL player loves math enough to retire at age 26 from football to pursue a PhD at MIT?
POSITIVE THINKING
What choices do we make to benefit ourselves?
compound formed when inhaled carbon monoxide bonds with hemoglobin (red blood cells)
What is COHb? carboxyhemoglobin
Smoking raises the level of COHb and compromises our activity level by stressing the heart.
EXTRA CREDIT: What parts of the body are affected by smoking?
front part of the brain, aka cerebellum
What controls judgment, thinking and self-control? After this loss of self control, the body can feel jumpy, queasy and nervous. HANGOVER TIME!!! Usually folks feel more nervous or anxious than ever!
psychoactive
What is mind-altering?
EXTRA CREDIT: What parts of the body are affected by marijuana?
effects of music on the brain
How can the musicians in the room teach us or tell us what benefits they have when they acquired any level of mastery with their instruments/voice whatsoever?
POSITIVE THINKING/DOING
How can this choice benefit those around me? e.g. family, friends, teachers, school community
How do our pets make us more aware of what we do everyday to help?