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Tobacco smoke contains
Nicotine, carbon monoxide, polycyclic aromatic compounds and tar
Smoking addiction is harmful because it produces polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which cause
cancer
Marijuana is not addictive.
True or false
false
what are cannabinoids used for
they are used for treating a range of illnesses or symptoms.
How many drinks per day are considered “too much”?
More than two for men; more than one for women
Tobacco smoking commonly produces
Lung cancer
The use of nicotine causes
Lung cancer, mouth cancer, chronic bronchitis
Marijuana is used for medical issues
True or false
True
Should elderly adults take the same dosages of medicine as younger people?
It depends on the drug.
Binge drinking is defined as:
Consuming four or more drinks for women, five for men within about two hours
Nicotine is responsible for addiction of
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Nicotine acts as a stimulant because it mimics the effect of
Acetylcholine
What part of the body does marijuana affect
Marijuana can affect the liver and the Central nervous system
How much liquid should you take with a pill or tablet?
8 ounces or more.
The proof on a bottle of liquor indicates:
Double the percentage of alcohol in the liquor
Tobacco came to India from
Europe
In heavy smokers the alveoli of the lungs are enlarged and damaged which reduces the surface area for the exchange of respiratory gases. This condition is called
Emphysema
how are some ways that marijuana is used
Marijuana can be used in a number of way; Marijuana can be smoked, Marijuana also can be mixed or infused into foods like cookies, cakes, or brownies (called edibles) and can be infused in drinks.
Which government agency decides if a drug is prescription or nonprescription?
FDA
What proportion of Americans ages 12 and older are thought to be problem drinkers?
1 in 12
Emphysema is due to intake clf
smoking
‘Bhang' and ‘Ganja' are
Extract of hemp plant – Cannabis sativa
what are some health risks of using Marijuana
Marijuana—which can also be called cannabis, weed, pot, or dope—refers to the dried flowers, leaves, stems, and seeds of the cannabis plant. The cannabis plant contains more than 100 compounds. These compounds include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is impairing or mind-altering, as well as other active compounds, such as cannabidiol (CBD). CBD is not impairing, meaning it does not cause a “high”.1
What should you do if you have unpleasant side effects while taking a prescription medicine?
Call your doctor.
What is the relationship between alcohol and the liver?
The liver helps remove alcohol from the blood.