Opioids and Safety
What is fentanyl?
A very strong synthetic opioid used for pain relief but dangerous if misused.
What is an E-Cigarette?
A battery-powered device that heats liquid into an aerosol users inhale.
Define drug use and give an example.
Taking medicine correctly, such as taking prescribed antibiotics.
What type of drug increases a person's energy?
Stimulants
What highly addictive stimulant is found in cigarettes and vapes?
Nicotine
Why is fentanyl so dangerous?
Even tiny amounts can cause overdose and death.
How do E-Cigarettes work?
A battery heats liquid containing nicotine/flavoring into vapor or aerosol.
Define drug misuse and give an example.
Using medicine incorrectly, such as taking too much medicine.
What is tolerance?
When the body needs more of a drug to get the same effect.
How does nicotine affect the heart and blood vessels?
It raises heart rate and blood pressure and damages blood vessels.
What is Narcan?
A medicine used to reverse opioid overdoses.
What is the difference between a vape and an e-cigarette?
E-cigarettes are one type of vape; “vape” is a broader term for devices that vaporize liquids.
Define drug abuse and give an example.
Using drugs dangerously or illegally, such as taking someone else’s prescription pills.
What is withdrawal?
Symptoms that happen when a person stops using a drug.
What are two laws that helped reduce cigarette smoking?
Raising the smoking age to 21 and banning smoking in many public places.
How does Narcan work?
It blocks opioids from attaching to receptors in the brain and can restore breathing.
Why are e-cigarettes dangerous for teens?
They can cause nicotine addiction.
What are different ways drugs can be administered?
Swallowed, inhaled, injected, smoked, absorbed through skin, or snorted.
What is dependence?
When the body relies on a drug to function normally.
What chemical is commonly used for flavoring in some vapes and can damage lungs?
Diacetyl
What should you do if someone may be overdosing?
Call 911, give Narcan if available, and stay with the person.
True or False: Vape aerosol is harmless water vapor.
False
What types of drugs are used to relieve pain?
Analgesics/opioids
What is addiction?
A strong need to keep using a drug despite harmful effects.
What is the difference between drug use, misuse, and abuse?