Nicotine
Is nicotine addictive?
Is alcohol illegal?
No, but you need to be a certain age to drink it.
Why do people drink coffee?
Because it gives them energy/keeps them awake.
What is an example of a prescription drug?
Asthma inhaler, diabetes medicine, cancer medicine, epi-pen
True or false, sugar is addictive?
True
False, smoking cigarettes is very expensive.
What are some drinks that have alcohol in them?
Wine and beer.
Do people drink coffee at night or in the morning?
Usually in the morning. If you drink it at night it can be hard to go to sleep.
What is an example of an over-the-counter drug?
Advil, cold medicine, Tylenol
What does addiction mean?
Addiction means you find it hard to be without something. You think about it all the time and need it everyday.
True or false, smoking can damage your teeth.
True.
How old do you have to be to drink alcohol in Ontario?
19 years old.
What can happen if you are addicted to coffee and then do not drink it one day?
You may feel sick and get a headache.
What does "illegal drug" mean?
What are 3 things someone can be addicted to?
Alcohol, caffeine, smoking, video games, or shopping.
Does smoking only hurt the smoker or the people around them as well?
Smoking can hurt anyone around you. When someone nearby is smoking, you can breathe it in and it can hurt your lungs.
Can you drink alcohol and then drive a car?
No, that is very dangerous.
Can you drink coffee and then drive a car?
Yes.
What does prescription drug mean?
It means you have to get it from your doctor.
What happens to you if you are addicted to something?
Can become sick, it is all you think about, can be expensive, your friends and family may be upset.
What are some negative effects of smoking?
It smells bad, it can make your teeth yellow/brown, it damages your heart, can cause lung disease, can make it difficult to breathe, can make you cough a lot.
It can make you say things you wouldn't normally say, it can damage your liver, it can lead to alcohol poisoning, you may go to the hospital, it makes your brain slower.
What are 3 things that contain caffeine?
Soda, tea, coffee, energy drinks, chocolate, hot chocolate.
Why are some drugs only available from a prescription from a doctor?
Because they can be dangerous to take if you do not need them and you need specific instructions from a doctor.
What happens to your friends if you are addicted to something?
They may be upset, will not want to give you money for your addiction, won't want to be your friend anymore.