Alcohol
What is the legal drinking age in the United States?
21
name two short term effects of Nicotine use
shortness of breath, hacking cough, yellow stained teeth, nausea, smelly hair and clothes, bad breath
True or false: Marijuana is safe because it is natural.
false
Name one type of "street drug"
cocaine, heroin, Methamphetamine
1989 - This is also the title of her 5th recorded album
What do people expect from drinking alcohol?
to make them happy, look cool, feel mature, attractive or relaxed.
True or false: a majority of teenagers report using tobacco products.
FALSE- only about 7% of teens report tobacco use.
What is the primary component of marijuana?
*This chemical is attracted to the fatty parts of the body including the brain*
THC
True or false: Rx medications have no risk because they are given by a doctor.
False: many Rx drugs can present a risk if they are not taken exactly how the doctor intended them to be used
Miss Mary is such a BIG fan of The Office that she named her dog after one of the characters. Which character is her dog named after/ what is the dog's name?
Beesly - named after Pam Beesly
Name 3 products that contain alcohol
beer, wine, liquor
Name 3 tobacco related diseases
heart disease, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer, emphysema, gum and tooth decay, mouth cancer
How long can THC remain in the body?
up to 30 days after use
OTCs are typically less powerful or lower dosage
Name 3 peer pressure refusal strategies
steer clear, say "no", walk away, ignore, better idea, broken record, make an excuse, state the facts, reverse the pressure
Which alcoholic beverage contains more alcohol per serving beer, wine, or liquor?
They are all the same!
Tobacco companies spend money on marketing in order to:
appeal to people to promote sales.
True or false: marijuana is NOT addictive
False - everyday users of marijuana are physically addicted and will experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when trying to quit.
Provide two examples of factors that go into the appropriate dosage of a medication.
age, weight, and reason for taking the medication
*other factors include allergies, gender, and other medications the patient takes.
1. experimental use
2. pattern use
3. Problem use
4. addiction
Why is it harmful to drink alcohol underage?
Drinking alcohol affects judgement and reaction time. Alcohol delays or stops healthy brain development.
Many tobacco users continue to use even when they know the dangers and risks. Why would they continue to use these products?
They are addicted making it hard to quit.
True or false: THC affects a person's ability to learn and recall information.
TRUE - THC attaches to receptors in the brain and blocks the process of learning and memory
They are not made in a license lab or prescribed by doctors. They are made illegally and typically sold on the streets.
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