Manuela asked her oldersister to quit smoking. Her sister said she wished she could, but it was too difficult, and she needed help. Manuela's sister had already become addicted yto what chemical found in tobacco?
Nicotine
What is the legal drinking age?
21
What mind-altering chemical naturally occurs in marijuana?
THC
Name two illegal drugs.
What does OTC stand for?
Over the counter
Karl invited Yasmine to the moviees, but as soon as Karl opened his mouth and started to talk, Yasmine could tell he was a smoker. She promptly turned down his invitation. What social consequence doomed Karl's invitation?
Bad breath
Which has more alcohol: a can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of liquor?
All the same amount of alcohol
Marijuana is safe because it's all natural. True or false?
False
Name two possible effects of heroin use.
Why must prescription drugs be prescribed by a doctor and used as directed?
These drugs are too powerful or dangerous to be administered and dosed by individuals.
Exposure to this by-product of smoked tobacco products causes tobacco related disease in nonsmokers.
Secondhand smoke
Name three effects alcohol has on the developing teenage brain.
Loss of self-control, blurred vision, slurred speech, poor judgement, slow reaction time, loss of balance and coordination, poor decision making
Name three possible effects of methamphetamine use.
Anxiety, paranoia, panic attacks, rapid heart rate, irritability, violent behavior
False
Even with all of the influence from the media, four out of five teens will still make this choice when it comes to nicotine. What choice is it?
To stay nicotine free
Is alcohol a stimulant or a depressant?
Depressant
Why could marijuana use make school more difficult?
Marijuana impairs memory and learning.
Explain why drugs like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine are referred to as street drugs.
They are not made in a licensed laboratory or prescribed by doctors. They are made illegally and typically sold on the street.
Name two things a doctor considers about the patient when writing a prescription.
Health of the patient, other medications the patient takes, benefits and side effects of the drug
Carcinogen
When Denzel got to Joe's house, Joe could tell he had been drinking. He could barely stand up and passed out in the living room. What side effect of alcohol is Denzel experiencing and what does Joe need to do?
Alcohol poisoning. Joe should call 911.
Explain how marijuana affecrs motivation and give an example.
People who use marijuana experience a lack of motivation causing them not to care or try hard. They often drop extracurricular activities and their grades fall.
What type of prescription drug has similar side effects to cocaine and methamphetamine?
When Bennett arrived at hockey practice some of his teammates noticed there was something wrong with him. He seemed confused about why he was at the rink and his speech was slurred. As his teammates were talking to him he threw up. What prescription drug did Bennett missuse?
Prescription pain reliever