Are You Smarter Than a 5 th Grader?

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Topic 1 Question / True or False: Research now shows that Marijuana is addictive.

Topic 1 Answer / True / Each year more teens enter treatment with a primary diagnosis of marijuana dependence than for all other illicit drugs combined. / True / Each year more teens enter treatment with a primary diagnosis of marijuana dependence than for all other illicit drugs combined.

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Topic 2 Question / What does DUI stand for?

Topic 2 Answer / Driving Under the Influence.

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Topic 3 Question / Is an energy drink a stimulant or a depressant?

Topic 3 Answer / It is a stimulant.

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Topic 4 Question / What happens when energy drinks are combined with alcohol?

Topic 4 Answer / It can be very dangerous because the stimulant effects can mask how intoxicated a person is and prevent the person from realizing how much alcohol has been consumed.

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Topic 5 Question / Name two internal organs that are affected by smoking.

Topic 5 Answer / Heart... Lungs..., etc. / Smoking harms nearly EVERY organ of the body; causing many diseases and reducing the health of smokers in general. / Heart... Lungs..., etc. / Smoking harms nearly EVERY organ of the body; causing many diseases and reducing the health of smokers in general.

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Topic 6 Question / Todd found an old bottle of pain killers that had been left over from his dad’s operation. He decided to try them. Since a doctor prescribed these, Todd assumed he would be fine. Is he correct in this assumption? True/False

Topic 6 Answer / FALSE! Taking prescription drugs in a way that hasn’t been recommended by a doctor can be more dangerous than people think. In fact, it’s drug abuse. And it’s just as illegal as taking street drugs.

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Topic 7 Question / Using inhalants—even ONE time—can put you at risk for: / A. Numbness and tingling of the hands and feet / B. Permanent brain damage / C. Suffocation / D. Sudden Death / Using inhalants—even ONE time—can put you at risk for: / A. Numbness and tingling of the hands and feet / B. Permanent brain damage / C. Suffocation / D. Sudden Death

Topic 7 Answer / The answer is that ALL of these can happen. / Many people think harmful drugs are only found on street corners or in local pharmacies—not cleaning cabinets or garages. Inhalants that are found in our homes are VERY dangerous! / The answer is that ALL of these can happen. / Many people think harmful drugs are only found on street corners or in local pharmacies—not cleaning cabinets or garages. Inhalants that are found in our homes are VERY dangerous!

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Topic 8 Question / Angie read how dangerous many diet pills can be, but she overheard her parents talk about how her brother’s ADHD medicine made him lose his appetite and thought that if this medicine was safe for her brother, it would be a safe alternative for her to take for weight loss. Is she correct?

Topic 8 Answer / NO! / Prescription drugs are only safe for the individuals who actually have prescriptions for them. That’s because a doctor has examined them and prescribed the right dose of medication for a specific medical condition. / NO! / Prescription drugs are only safe for the individuals who actually have prescriptions for them. That’s because a doctor has examined them and prescribed the right dose of medication for a specific medical condition.

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Topic 9 Question / What should I do if I think someone I know is using drugs?

Topic 9 Answer / The best thing to do is to tell an adult that you trust. This could be a parent, other relative, teacher, coach, or school counselor.

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Topic 10 Question / Over the Counter medicines aren’t as harmful as drugs like marijuana or cocaine. (True/False)

Topic 10 Answer / False! / All drugs—including over-the-counter medications, change the body’s function from its natural state and can be harmful if they are not taken as directed. Some over-the-counter drugs can even cause death if used incorrectly. / False! / All drugs—including over-the-counter medications, change the body’s function from its natural state and can be harmful if they are not taken as directed. Some over-the-counter drugs can even cause death if used incorrectly.

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Thanks for Playing / We hope you can make good choices regarding your health now that you have reviewed these facts regarding drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.