Alcohol
TRUE or FALSE
Alcohol is a drug which slows people’s bodies down.
What is True
Alcohol is a depressant which means it slows down our messages from the brain to the body.
TRUE or FALSE:
Vaping is safer than smoking cigarettes.
What is False
Vaping is harmful and we don’t know how it may hurt you in the future. New studies show that vaping is as harmful as smoking.
TRUE or FALSE:
Hallucinogens are drugs that change what a person sees, hears, and feels.
What is True
Examples of Hallucinogens are LSD, ecstasy, magic mushrooms, and ketamine.
TRUE or FALSE:
Quitting smoking or vaping is easy.
What is False
Quitting can be hard and may take a few tries before you quit for good. Every time you try to quit you get closer to quitting for good.
TRUE or FALSE:
Dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin are hormones that make you feel sad.
What is False
These chemicals are known as happy chemicals - they control mood, lower pain, and help you feel happy, motivated, and close to people.
TRUE or FALSE:
Addiction is when you really need or want something, even if it will hurt you. You cannot be addicted to alcohol.
What is false
Like many drugs, your body and mind can become addicted to alcohol.
This is a white pillow filled with plant based fibers, flavourings and nicotine. Very popular among youth and young adults
What is a nicotine pouch
Nicotine pouches contain a powder made of nicotine and chemicals. The powder dissolves and nicotine gets into your body through your gums and mouth. It’s very easy to get addicted to nicotine.
TRUE or FALSE:
Fentanyl is a powerful opioid drug - a few grains can be enough to kill you.
What is True
Fentanyl is a sedative that is 100 times stronger than morphine. A few grains can be enough to kill you.
TRUE or FALSE:
Cutting down is a way to start thinking about quitting smoking or vaping.
What is true. For many, starting small helps get someone ready to quit.
Have a few less cigarettes or vape puffs in a day
Pick times of the day where it might be easier to take a break, but do it without a smoke or vape
TRUE or FALSE:
Moving your body is a natural stress reliever.
What is True
When you move your body it releases endorphins, which are feel-good chemicals that help reduce stress and anxiety. Moving your body can help calm the mind and reduce feelings of anxiety.
TRUE or FALSE:
Beer and wine will get you less drunk than hard liquor (vodka, rum, tequila etc).
What is False.
All standard drinks, regardless of the type, contain the same amount of alcohol.
TRUE or FALSE:
Cannabis helps youth focus.
What is False
Using cannabis regularly hurts your ability to think, pay attention, and remember.
TRUE or FALSE:
A stimulant drugs slows the brain and body.
What is False
A stimulant speeds up the brain and the body so a person feels awake, alert, or energetic. Example of stimulants are cocaine and meth. But they can also hurt you.
TRUE or FALSE:
There are medications like nicotine patches and prescriptions that can help a person quit smoking
What is True.
Nicotine replacement therapy (nicotine patch, gum, lozenges). Can also accept prescription meds like zyban or Champix, cytisine (natural product)
Combining these strategies with counselling will increase the chances for being successful.
TRUE or FALSE:
Getting little sleep helps to get more done and makes us feel better.
Sleep is important because it helps
Our body fix itself
Our immune system
Us to concentrate and do well in school
Us control our feelings
This jug has 16 cups of liquid with alcohol in it, usually vodka, water, and things to make it taste better like Kool-Aid or MiO. It is popular because you drink a large amount of alcohol without having to keep getting more
What is a BORG?
Stands for "blackout rage gallon".
TRUE or FALSE:
Cannabis is natural. If it comes from a plant, it must be safe.
What is False
The chemicals found in cannabis can hurt your brain and your mental health if you smoke, eat or vape it.
TRUE or FALSE:
It is legal to take a friend's prescription medication if you have the same condition.
What is False
Prescription medication is only legal for the person it was prescribed for. Taking someone else's medication can be harmful because you may be prescribed a different amount of the drug, your body may respond differently to the drug, or if the drug isn’t prescribed to you, you don’t know how it will make you feel or if it will hurt you.
TRUE or FALSE:
There are no resources to help youth quit vaping.
What is false
There are lots of resources
TRUE or FALSE:
The dopamine system in our bodies also responds to addictive drugs like opiates, alcohol or cocaine.
What is True
Drugs work by making you feel high or good, and producing dopamine. But they can also hurt you.
You can make dopamine without drugs by exercising, doing things you like, laughing, meditating and eating well.