Nicotine
Manuela asked her older sister 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 to what chemical found in tobacco?
Nicotine
Which alcoholic beverage contains more alcohol per standard serving beer, wine or liquor?
They are all the same. Alcohol is alcohol. Beer, wine, and liquor all have the same amount of alcohol per standard serving.
Some teenagers think that because marijuana is a plant, it must be safe. What is the dangerous mind-altering chemical in marijuana?
THC or tetrahydrocannabinol
Name two illegal drugs, commonly referred to as "street drugs."
- Heroin
- Cocaine
- Crack
- Methamphetamine
What does OTC stand for?
Over-the-counter
Bonus Question (100 points)
It's Sunday afternoon and you are studying with a friend for a big test on Monday. Your friend says, "Don't worry. Take this prescription drug my little brother takes. It will help you focus." What should you do?
Karl has only been smoking for a short time, but his body is constantly working to clear the poisons out of his lungs. This causes a nasty crackling sound that comes from his lungs. What short term effect is Karl experiencing?
Hacking cough
At a family wedding, Rob told everyone he was old enough to drink. He had just celebrated his twentieth birthday. Is Rob old enough to drink? Why or why not?
No, because the legal drinking age is 21.
True or False? Most teenagers smoke marijuana?
False
Bonus Question (100 points)
Your friend has been acting strangely lately. She seems less motivated in school and on the soccer field. She never wants to go anywhere or do anything. You're worried about her. What should you do?
Naem two possible effects of heroin use.
- Confusion
- Slurred speech
- Decreased respiratory rate
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
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
*BONUS QUESTION (100 PTS)
You have three friends who have been your best buddies for years. You have hung out together since elementary school. Lately they have been doing a lot of things that you are not comfortable with, including vaping. What should you do?
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 effects marijuana use has on the teenage brain.
- Slow reaction time
- Poor depth perception
- Lack of motivation
- Loss of balance and coordination
- Short-term memory loss
- Poor decision making
Name three possible effects of methamphetamine use.
- Anxiety
- Paranoia
- Panic attacks
- Rapid heart rate
- Irritability
- Violent behavior
Ture or False? It is OK to share a prescription drug with someone as long as they are same age and weight as you.
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
Alcohol slows down the central nervous system, including the heart rate and breathing. What type of drug is alcohol, a stimulant or depressant?
Depressant
Bonus Question (100 points)
You're visiting a friend when his parents bring out potato chips and beer. They offer the beer to your friend, who takes one for himself and hands one to you. What should you do?
Identify one-way marijuana use could harm a friendship.
- The friend not using marijuana may not want to be involved with someone who is in possession of or uses marijuana.
- The friend using marijuana may stop hanging out with non-using friends to be with those that do use marijuana.
Explain why drugs like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine are referred to as "street drugs."
They are referred to as "street drugs" because they are not made in a licensed laboratory or prescribed by doctors. They are made illegally and typically sold on the streets.
Name two things a doctor considers about the patient when writing a prescription.
- Patient's symptoms
- Any other medication the patient might be on
- The patient's weight
- Allergies
In school, James learned one word that refers to any chemical in tobacco or in other products that is known to cause cancer. What is that word?
Carcinogen
When Denzel got to Joe's house, Joe could tell he had been drinking. He could barely stand up and was slurring his words. Denzel stumbled into the house and passed out in the living room. What effect of alcohol is Denzel experiencing, and what does Joe need to do?
Denzel is experiencing alcohol poisoning, and Joe should call 911.
Explain how marijuana affects motivation and give an example.
People who use marijuana experience a lack of motivation causing them to not care or try hard. They often drop out of extracurricular activities, and their grades fall.
What type of prescription drug has similar side effects to cocaine and methamphetamine?
A prescription stimulant
Bonus Question (100 points)
Your mom and stepdad are out for the evening and your older stepbrother is having some friends over. They invite you to play video games with them. As you play, you notice that his friends are acting strangely. You think maybe they have used a drug. What should you do?
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 misuse?
Prescription pain reliever