Alcohol
The drug in Alcohol is...
Ethanol
Smoking affects which part of your brain?
Pre-frontal cortex
The main chemical in Cannabis is?
THC - tetrahydrocannabinol
A Pack (pre rolled)
What is the equation for CPR (breaths to beats)?
30 to 2 no matter who
Consuming Alcohol really fast and a lot of it, is known as...
Binge Drinking
How many years of your life are you said to lose as a regular smoker compared to a non-smoker?
10 years
How many chemicals does cannabis contain?
421
What impact does nicotine have on the body?
Increased heart rate and blood pressure
Releases rewarding neurotransmitters in the brain like dopamine
Is a stimulant (makes people feel more alert), Creates addiction (especially in teens)
What 3 things do we do to someone to put them into the recovery position/safety position?
Pillow arm
safety belt arm
Knees bent
What do the letters BAC stand for and what is it a measure of?
Blood Alcohol Concentration Level
How much alcohol is in your blood stream
Name 3 chemicals found in a cigarette?
Formaldehyde is commonly used to PRESERVE dead bodies. Also in cigarettes is a POISON called Hydrogen CYANIDE which they use to kill possums. The addictive stimulant in a cigarette is called NICOTINE . When driving a car the gas CARBON MONOXIDE Is released through the exhaust. Methanol is a chemical used as ROCKET FUEL for launching.
What are the 3 forms of cannabis?
Marijuana, Hashish (Hash), Hash Oil
Explain what is the difference between vaping and smoking?
The difference between smoking and vaping is that smoking delivers nicotine by burning tobacco, which can cause smoking-related illnesses, such as cancers, lung disease, pneumonia and/or bronchitis.
Vaping can deliver nicotine by heating a liquid in a much less harmful way.
What song do we do CPR to to ensure we are doing it at the right pace?
Row, row, row your boat
What is the name of 1 drug that is not illegal?
Caffeine
What year were smoke free areas introduced in NZ?
2004
Name 4 long term effects associated with heavy use of Marijuana/Cannabis?
Respiratory disease (emphysema & bronchitis)
Lung /Throat /Mouth cancer
Confusion, amnesia, delusions, hallucinations (schzophrenia)
Memory and Attention span problems
Mental Health Issues
Disrupts hormone levels in both Males & Females
What is the chemical found in vapes which is used to embalm human bodies?
formaldehyde
What does the A stand for in DRS ABC?
Airway
What is a carcinogen and how does this relate to alcohol?
Substances and exposures that lead to cancer.
Breathing in second hand smoke increases the risk of lung cancer by what %?
26%
If you are caught smoking or using cannabis what is the legal consequence?
up to $500 and/or 3 months in Jail
How did the name popcorn lung come about for a person with bronchiolitis? Where did the nickname come from?
The condition gets its name from a cluster of cases that occurred more than a decade ago among workers at a microwave popcorn factory. The workers developed bronchiolitis obliterans after breathing in the chemical diacetyl, an artificial flavoring used in microwave popcorn
What does CPR stand for?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation