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 has more alcohol: a can of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of alcohol?
They are all the same. Alcohol is alcohol. Beer, wine and liquor all have the same amount of alcohol per serving.
Some teenagers think that because marijuana is a plant, it must be safe. What dangerous mind-altering chemical naturally occurs 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 **If correct, you get to answer the Bonus for 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 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 twentieth birthday. Is Rob old enough to drink, and if not, why?
No because the legal drinking age is 21.
**True or False? Most teenagers smoke marijuana?
False. **If correct, you get to answer the Bonus: Your friend has been acting strange lately. She seems less motivated in school and on the soccer field. She's been skipping lunch because she doesn't have any money. You're worried about her. What should you do?
Name 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 and dangerous to be administered and dosed by individuals.
**Exposure to this by-product of smoked tobacco products causes tobacco related diseases in nonsmokers.
Secondhand smoke **If correct, you get to answer the Bonus for 100 points: 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 judgment
Slow reaction time
Loss of balance and coordination
Poor decision making
Name three effects marijuana 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
True or False? It is OK to share a prescription drug with someone as long as they are the 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. Why type of drug is alcohol, a Stimulant or Depressant?
Depressant. **If correct, you get to answer the Bonus for 100 points: You're visiting a friend when his parents bring out some potato chips and beer. They offer some 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."
Because they are not made in a licensed laboratory or prescribed by doctors. They are made illegally and typically sold out on the streets.
Name two things a doctor considers about the patient when writing a prescription.
The doctor will factor in the health of the patient and any other medications the patient might be on while under treatment. The doctor also has to consider the prescribed benefits of the drug and weigh them against the known side effects of the drug.
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 side 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 not to 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. **If correct, you get to answer the Bonus for 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 strange. 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