Does smoking cause zits?

YES, and it can also make your hair fall out, and make your face wrinkle up like your grandma’s.

Tobacco won’t kill you, will it?

YES, over 40,000 Canadians die per year from Tobacco related deaths.

Did you know that tobacco has formaldehyde in it?

Formaldehyde is what funeral homes use to embalm dead people. It also has arsenic in it, which is a RAT POSION!

Is hard liquor like whisky or rum worse for you than drinking beer?

NO, It’s all the same. A drink is a drink.

Can a Person really die of alcohol poisoning?

YES. Large amounts of alcohol can cause death by blocking your brain’s ability to control breathing.

If you eat before drinking will you not get drunk?

NO, food may slow down the absorption of alcohol into your system, but you will still get drunk!

Is drunk driving the largest single criminal cause of death and injury in Canada?

YES! Alcohol is linked with vehicle crashes, and vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in Ontario for teens.

My Dad smoked pot when he was my age and he turned out OK.

Marijuana is more powerful today then it was when your Dad smoked it. You never know what’s in it. Drug dealers sometimes mix it with other stronger drugs.

What’s a Roofie and how can Roofies hurt me?

Roofies, or Rohypnol is a mind-altering drug that can make you temporarily loose your memory – like amnesia. Roofies have been used in sexual assaults and date rapes.

What will Ecstasy do to me if I take it?

Ecstasy can cause confusion, depression, sleep problems, intense fear, blurred vision, nausea, teeth clenching, muscle tension, an increased heart rate and blood pressure. Symptoms can last for weeks.

What are some of the effects of taking Crystal Meth?

Taking Crystal Meth or Methamphetamine may cause violent and psychotic behaviour such as paranoia, hallucinations, delusions (like the feeling of insects creeping and crawling on your skin) and suicidal thoughts.