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Alcohol
Tobacco
Marijuana
Narcotics
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100
True of False: Alcohol is the #1 Teen Killer?
True: Alcohol overdose is the #1 way teens die. It takes an hour or more for the human body to break down 1 ounce of alcohol. Teens tend to binge drink, taking in way too much alcohol in too short of a time which can lead to overdose and death.
100
Tobacco causes emphysemia, yellow teeth, bad breath and lung ____________________.
What is cancer.
100
Marijuana stays in the body for: a) 2 weeks b) 4 weeks c) 2 months d) 2 days
4 weeks- Marijuana can stay in the body for up to 4 weeks. The active ingredient in marijuana, THC, is stored in the body's fat tissue, it takes about a month to generate a new layer of fat tissue and lose the old one.
100
This narcotic causes high energy, loss of appetite, hallucinations, paranoia, itchy skin, skin sores and dental problems: a) percaset b)spice c)methamphetamine d)heroin
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive drug which can cause permanent brain damage.
100
An average pack of cigarettes costs 7.50. A one pack per day smoker will spend at least _________________ on their habit in a year.
$2500.
200
The legal drinking age in Washington State is: a) 16 b) 18 c) 20 d) 21
21. Under the age of 21 it is illegal to possess or drink alcohol. It is also illegal for anyone over 21 to buy alcohol for anyone under 21.
200
The legal age to buy and smoke cigarettes in Washington state is: a) 15 b) 16 c) 17 d)18
18. It is illegal to smoke, chew or buy any tobacco products under the age of 18.
200
There are over _______________ toxic chemicals inside marijuana. Many of these are due to the large amounts of fertilizers used to produce marijuana. a) 50 b)175 c) 420 d)1000
c) 420
200
These ADD medications are very effective for ADD but can cause quick addiction, agitation, loss of appetite and anger outbursts in abusers: a) xanex b)ritalyn c) 4 Loco d) oxycodone
Ritalyn, Concerta and Adderal are all effective medications for ADD but if abused can have the same effect on it's user as methamphetamine or speed.
200
An illegal drug that is sold as herbal incense. Causes some users a marijuana type high and is highly toxic, causing some users to have mental breakdowns.
What is Spice.
300
A disease caused by drinking alcohol which causes cravings, depression, withdrawal and tolerance is:
What is Alcoholism.
300
The highly addictive drug inside cigarettes and chewing tobacco is called:
What is Nicotine?
300
In addition to brain damage, weight gain, and loss of motivation and energy, marijuana use can also cause: a) infertility b)academic failure c)smoker's cough d)all of the above
d) all of the above, marijuana use can cause many problems, including the inability to have kids later on. Marijuana confuses the male and female hormones, causing you to have more of the opposite hormones. Males may end up developing breast tissue, women, lowered voices and hairy chins.
300
This street drug does the same thing in the body as the pain killers- Percaset and Vicodin. This drug can be smoked or injected with a needle.
What is Heroin?
300
Hallucinogenic drugs cause hallucinations where people can see and hear things that are not there, which of the following drugs are hallucinogenics: a) shrooms and LSD b)Spice and Salvia c)PCP and marijuana d) all of the above
d) all of the drugs listed cause hallucinations on some level, some much more intense than others.
400
In King County alone in 2011 there were over __________ car crashes involving a drunk driver: a)25 b)50 c)175 d)600
600. The Washington State Patrol collects these statistics which get higher each year.
400
The white patches of pre-cancerous tissue inside the mouth of chewing tobacco users is called:
Leukoplakia.
400
This many students at Tahoma Junior High are NOT smoking marijuana: a) 20% b)30% c) 50% d) over 90%
d) 90% It is a very small # of our students who have tried marijuana, GOOD FOR YOU!
400
This tablet will cause the user an all night high which may include hallucinations, agitation, dehydration and nausea. This drug is often made with methamphetamine or heroin as one of the ingredients and does cause brain damage.
What is Ecstacy?
400
True of False: If you have addiction in your family you are more likely to get addicted if you use drugs or alcohol?
True- If you have addiction in your family it will be harder for you to stop using once you start so don't start.
500
Binge drinking is drinking _________ or more drinks in an hour or less. a) 2 b) 5 c)10 d)18
Drinking 5 or more drinks in an hour or less is considered binge drinking and can lead to alcohol overdose or even death.
500
Tobacco kills this many people in Washington State each year: a) 1000 b) 3000 c) 5000 d) 25,000
Over 25,000 people die each year in Washington State from tobacco-related illnesses like cancer, emphysemia and heart disease. Tobacco is the most addictive drug and hardest to quit using.
500
This is the substance in marijuana which causes the user to experience the "high": a)sage b)ammonia c)THC d) LSD
c) THC- Tetrahydrocannibonol is the main ingredient in Marijuana which causes the "high".
500
This white powder is usually snorted or smoked and causes quick addiction, agitation, anger and depression.
What is Cocaine?
500
True of False: Compared to a cup of coffee which has 50 milligrams of caffeine, a Monster Energy Drink can have up to 400 milligrams of caffeine?
True, Monsters are 2 serving cans that can easily have at least 200 milligrams of caffeine per serving- and Taurine and Guranine which are herbal stimulants.