Risk Taking Behaviors
Joining a club
Positive Risk
What are two effects of alcohol?
Drowsiness, slurred speech, impaired judgement, nausea
What are two street names for Marijuana?
Weed, cannabis, ganja, bud, dope, herbs, etc.
Where is Nicotine found?
In vapes and cigarette products.
Two cops go undercover in a high school and end up under the influence of drugs
21 Jump Street
Trying marijuana
Negative risk
What does "impaired judgement" mean?
You are unable to make appropriate decisions, your brain function is slowed.
What are two short-term effects of Marijuana?
Increased heart rate, hallucinations, changes in mood, increased appetite, difficulty problem solving
What are two effects of nicotine use?
Addicition, breathing problems, cancers, high blood pressure
Group of girls influence a new student to behave badly.
Hint: So fetch
Mean girls
Talking with a trusted adult
Positive Risk
What is the legal blood alcohol level (BAC) for teens?
.00. Teens should not have any alcohol in their systems.
What is a long term effects of marijuana use?
Breathing problems, memory impairment, paranoia
How do vape companies target teens?
By makinig products that appeal to them. Flavored vape products, discreet vape products, etc.
Peers mock a teen and make him feel bad for pursuing his passion
High School Musical
Making a new friend
Positive- If that friend is a healthy influence
What drug category does alcohol fall into?
A) Stimulant B) Depressant C) Narcotic
B) Depressant... Alcohol slows down your brain functioning
True or False:
You can fail a drug test from secondhand smoke.
False. unless people are in an enclosed room, breathing in lots of smoke for hours at close range, they aren't likely to fail a drug test.
What is a deadly dose of nicotine?
A) 30 milligrams B) 60 milligrams C) 25 milligrams
B) 60 milligrams according to the CDC
Good Boys
Drinking and Driving
Negative risk
What is the leading cause of death of people between the ages 15-20?
Drinking and driving
What are two examples of how marijuana can affect a person's life?
lower life satisfaction, poorer mental health, poorer physical health, more relationship problems. People also report less academic and career success
What happens to your brain when you use nicotine?
When a person uses tobacco products, the release of dopamine causes similar “feel-good” effects. This effect wears off quickly, causing people who smoke to get the urge to light up again for more of that good feeling, which can lead to addiction.
A man and his Teddy bear frequently get high and avoid their responsibilities
Ted/Ted2