Nicotine
Mary asked her older sister to quit smoking. Her sister said she wished she could, but it was too difficult, and she needed help. Mary's sister had already become addicted to what chemical found in tobacco?
Nicotine
Which one has more alcohol: a can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of alcohol?
They are all the same
Some teens think that because marijuana is a plant, it must be safe. What dangerous mind-altering chemical naturally occurs in marijuana?
THC or tetrahydrocannabinol
Name 2 illegal drugs commonly referred to as “street drugs.”
-Heroin
-cocaine
-crack
-methamphetamine
What does OTC stand for?
Over the Counter
Karl invited Yasmine to the movies, 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
At a family wedding Rob told everyone he was old enough to drink. He had just celebrated his 20th birthday. What is the legal drinking age and is Rob old enough to drink?
21; no
Most teenagers smoke marijuana. True or False?
False
What are 2 possible effects of heroin use?
Confusion
Slurred speech
Decreased breathing rate
Drowsiness
nausea
Why must prescription drugs be prescribed by a doctor and used as directed?
The drugs are too powerful and/or dangerous to be administered and dosed by individuals who don’t have backgrounds in medicine.
Exposure to this by-product of smoked tobacco products causes tobacco related disease in nonsmokers.
Second hand smoke
What are 3 effects alcohol has on the developing teenage brain?
Loss of self control
Blurred vision
Slurred speech
Poor judgment
Slowed reaction time
Loss of balance and coordination
Poor decision making
Name 3 effects marijuana has on the teenage brain.
-slow reaction time
-poor depth perception
-lack of motivation
-loss of balance & 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
It is okay to share a prescription drug with someone as long as they are the same age and weight as you. True or False?
False
Even with all the influence from the media, four out of five teens will still make this choice when it comes to nicotine. What choice is it?
Stay nicotine free
Alcohol slows down the central nervous system, including the heart rate and breathing. Is alcohol a stimulant or a depressant?
Depressant
Identify one way marijuana use could harm a friendship.
-lose friends
Explain why drugs like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine are referred to as “street drugs”
The drugs are not made in a licensed laboratory or prescribed by doctors. They are made illegally and sold on the streets
What are 2 things a doctor considers about the patient when writing a prescription?
Health of patient
Other medications being used
Benefits of medication vs side effects
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 the 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 side effect of alcohol is Denzel experiencing and what does Joe need to do?
Alcohol poisoning; call 911
Explain how marijuana affects motivation and give an example
Users lack motivation causing them to not care or try hard
Users will drop out of extracurricular activities & grades fall
What type of prescription drug has similar side effects to cocaine and methamphetamine?
A prescription stimulant
Last week at practice Bennett got hurt. When he arrived at practice today 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