Nicotine
TRUE or FALSE: Chewing Tobacco is less addictive than smoking cigarettes
False
What are the main signs of nicotine withdrawal?
Cravings, mood changes, sleep issues, headaches, increased hunger, tiredness, trouble concentrating, irritability/anxiety
If you are taking a vape on an airplane, where must it be stored?
On your person.
Vapes cannot be stored in checked luggage as the cabin pressure in many luggage holds can cause the batteries to explode. Many airlines also do not permit vapes to be stored in overhead luggage compartments due to potential for batteries to overheat and go unnoticed.
What organ is most affected by smoking tobacco products?
the lungs
Nicotine increases the release of this "feel good" neurotransmitter
Dopamine
How soon does nicotine reach the brain after someone smokes?
Within 10-20 seconds
How long does it generally take after stopping the use of nicotine do emotional/psychological withdrawal symptoms hit their peak?
3 Weeks
The acute physical withdrawal fades, but behavioral habits, routines, and mental triggers remain strong, requiring active coping strategies
TRUE or FALSE: Vaping helps you sleep better because it calms you down at the end of the day
FALSE- vaping may induce a false sense of calm due to one of the common withdrawal symptoms being anxiety.
Additionally, scientific studies in rats indicate that some of the chemicals used to bind vape liquid alter the genetic code for circadian rhythm (i.e., the sleep/wake cycle)
This US federal agency regulates tobacco products.
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Nicotine gum and patches are examples of this type of treatment.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
This smokeless nicotine product is placed between the gum and lip.
nicotine pouch
Quitting nicotine can temporarily increase feelings of this emotion
anxiety
TRUE or FALSE: Scientists have concluded that vaping is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes
FALSE- There is conflicting research about vaping for harm reduction and there is no true long-term research on the effects of vaping long-term due to it being too new still
This poisonous gas in cigarette smoke reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen.
carbon monoxide
Nicotine is classified as this type of drug because it increases activity in the central nervous system.
stimulant
According to the CDC, roughly how many deaths per year in the U.S. are caused by smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke?
a.) 57,000
b.) 225,000
c.) 480,000
d.) 667,000
Smoking and secondhand smoke exposure cause over 480,000 deaths in the U.S. each year
When do symptoms of withdrawl peak?
Around day 2-3 after stopping
Smoking a whole first generation/basic Geek or Elf bar vape is the equivalent of about how many cigarettes?
48 to 50 cigarettes (a little over 2 packs) due to them containing two milligrams of nicotine salt, which is equivalent 20 milligrams of nicotine.
Conversely Juul pod contains the same amount of nicotine as 20 cigarettes
This type of smoke, inhaled by people nearby, can also increase the risk of health problems.
secondhand smoke
Nicotine temporarily raises these two vital signs.
Heart rate and blood pressure
Long-term tobacco use increases the risk of THIS disease, which occurs when blood vessels become blocked
heart disease
Many nicotine withdrawal symptoms begin within this amount of time after the last use.
within 24 hours
Name some types of harmful chemicals produced by or contained in vapes. Name at least 2.
Heavy metals (nickel, tin, and lead), acrolein (a herbicide used to kill weeds), and carcinogens such as acetaldehyde and formaldehyde
Smoking damages tiny hair-like structures in the lungs called these, which normally help remove mucus and debris.
cilia
TRUE or FALSE: Smoking can cause fertility problems for both men and women.
TRUE! According to the CDC:
In women, smoking has associated with difficulty conceiving and infertility
In men, smoking can lead to erectile dysfunction and damage sperm leading to infertility