Alcohol
Alcohol is a drug.
TRUE.
A drug is any substance, other than food that is taken to change the way the body or mind functions. Drugs can occur naturally or can be produced in a lab.
Smoking marijuana interferes with your sense of time and distance.
TRUE.
Judging distance and sense of time is difficult under the influence of marijuana. People under the influence frequently misjudge the speed of which they are driving, and the amount of time required for braking their vehicle.
Smoking causes 80%-90% of al lung cancers.
TRUE.
Tar consists of sold particles from cigarette smoke. It interferes with the normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs, and contributes to shortness of breath. (Source: Tobacco Basics Handbook).
Playing pool with friends for money isn't really gambling.
FALSE.
This is gambling. Gabling is defined as "the act of risking money, property or something of value on an activity with an uncertain outcome."
Protective factors decrease kids' chances of becoming harmfully involved with substances uses of gambling.
TRUE.
Examples of protective factors are developing good social skills, participating in productive activities, feeling connected to school, and having friends who positively influence decision making.
Alcohol is a depressant.
TRUE.
Alcohol depresses the brain centers that control behaviour.
Marijuana is grown naturally therefore it is less harmful than cigarettes.
FALSE.
An average cigarette has over 4000 chemicals in it; most of those chemicals are present in marijuana. Marijuana is legal now since October 17, 2018 in Canada.
Smoking light cigarettes decreases your risk of heart disease compared with smoking regular cigarettes.
FALSE.
Some evidence indicates that light cigarettes contain more tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide than manufactures claim. Smoking light cigarettes is unlikely to reduce the risk of heart disease. (Source: Tobacco Basic Handbook).
Some features in gambling devices can help contribute to a person's problem.
TRUE.
Patterns of intermittent winning may lead to irrational; beliefs about gambling and winning. Slot machines and VLT's pay out on an intermittent reinforcement schedule.
Risk factors increase kid's chances of harmful involvement with substance or gambling.
TRUE.
Other examples of risk factors are early involvement with alcohol, tobacco, other drugs or gambling, a history of substance abuse in the family, family conflict and poor school connection.
When a person stops drinking suddenly after drinking heavily, they can get sick.
TRUE.
Physical dependance occurs when the body gets used to having alcohol in the system. Withdrawal symptoms (sickness) may happen if drinking is suddenly stopped.
Tobacco smoke contains tar.
TRUE.
Tar consists of solid particles from cigarette smoke. It interferes with the normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs, and contributes to shortness of breath. (Source: AADAC Quick Facts).
Revenues from VLTs, casino slot machines and electronic bingo is over $1 billion annually.
TRUE.
According to a report published the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis claims to have reported $1.736 billion for the 2018 fiscal year.
School can make a valuable difference in preventing substance use and gambling problems.
TRUE.
Research shows that participation in extracurricular activities, positive relationship between youth and adults in the school setting, and high social and academic expectations are critical factors. in preventing substance use gambling problems.
If you drink only one beer, you won't develop a drinking problem.
FALSE.
The form of alcohol makes no difference. The effect of the pure alcohol contained in all alcohol beverages is the same.
Short term memory loss, laziness and feeling tired all if the time are side effects of using marijuana.
TRUE.
Mood swings, poor concentration, and lung damage are also side effects as well.
Computers keep track os every game played on licensed VLTs
TRUE.
If there is a a complaint by a customer, the computer centre can print out each selection made by the player for the entire game.
TRUE.
As people grow older, bottles up feelings will continue to cause pain. Some people try and relieve the pain through substance use or gambling.
Only people who drink every day become alcoholics.
FALSE.
Anyone who drinks can become an alcoholic.
Marijuana is not addictive.
FALSE.
It can be. Psychologically addictive and a mild physical addition.
Tobacco smoke contains 4000 different chemicals.
TRUE.
Fifty of these chemicals are cancer-causing agents called carcinogens.
When a flipped a coin comes comes up heads four times in a row, in the next flip will more likely come up tails than heads.
There is no relationship between previous outcomes and the next flip of the coin. The coin is just as likely to come up heads as it is to come up tails. (50-50 chance). Gamblers often feel they have some control over the outcome, even if they don't.
It is helpful for an adult to tell a youth how to replace feelings of sadness with feelings of happiness.
FALSE.
A young person needs to know what it is okay to talk honestly abut feelings or to feel sad, confused and vulnerable at times. Adults can show they care by listening and understanding.