Name two ways that may or may not have been presented in which you can avoid using illicit drugs such as tobacco or marijuana.
:-)
300
While 90% of adolescents disapprove of cigarette smoking, the use of this form of tobacco is increasing...
E-cigarettes and e-hookahs
300
Name three short-term effects of marijuana.
Euphoria, heightened sensory perception, paranoia, altered perception of time, slowed movements/reflexes.
300
What is emotional intelligence?
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand feelings within oneself and in others and to use these feelings in guiding thoughts and actions.
400
Name three health consequences of tobacco use.
Increased risk for cancer, heart disease, lung disease, or asthma. Yellowed teeth, brittle hair, saggy skin, etc.
400
Name two long-term effects of marijuana.
Decreased brain functioning such as learning, memory recall, and impulse control. Can cause vulnerability to substance addiction later in life (is a gateway drug).
400
What are two of the main categories of emotional intelligence?
Motivation, self-awareness, self-regulation, and social skills
500
Name the three reasons that are responsible for the increased use of non-conventional tobacco products (e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, chewing tobacco).
Lower perceived risk for harm, confusing public health messages, and limited knowledge on the topic.
500
True or false: marijuana is the illicit drug most frequently found in the blood of drivers involved in fatal care accidents.
True
500
Name one way in which learning about emotional intelligence will help you to avoid using illicit drugs such as tobacco and marijuana.