How long can THC be stored in the body?  Up to one Month  THC is the chemical in marijuana that cause the high.

What is the legal age for drinking in the United States?  21

Why do people smoke if they know it has negative health risks?  They are addicted or hooked  What is the addicting chemical in tobacco?  Nicotine

How does alcohol effect a persons body?  Poor vision/ blurry  Lack of coordination  Death  Hangover  Vomiting

What is peer pressure?  Getting pushed by friends or kids your age to do something you do not want to do.  Give an example

People who smoke can suffer from what types of disease?  Heart Disease  Cancer  Emphysema

Why do people advertise their products?  To make money by selling their products

Peer Pressure Strategies… How many strategies did we discuss? 99

List the 9 Peer Pressure Strategies  Say No  Steer Clear  Reverse the Pressure  Ignore  Broken Record  Make an Excuse  State the Facts  A better idea  Walk Away

What is the most effective communication style to refuse peer pressure?  Stand tall  Speak up  Make good eye contact

What effects are caused by chewing tobacco?  Bad Breath  Yellow Teeth  Mouth cancer  Tooth decay  Stomach cancer

When setting goals, who should set your goals?  You

True or False: Beer, wine, and liquor contain the same amount of alcohol?  True

Why should you not drink alcohol?  Its illegal. (Must be 21)  Drinking to much could cause alcohol poisoning  It could prevent you from reaching your goals

What is going to help you get what you want in life?  Goal setting

True or False: smoking marijuana could cause you to forget things?  True  Marijuana causes short term memory loss

What are things you can do to reach your goals?  Work hard  Never give up  Don’t do drugs

Study your notes for next class  Test is 20 Multipule Choice Questions