Illegal Drugs
What man-made hallucinogen is created by mixing drugs and chemicals to mimic the effects of marijuana?
Spice
What is a Juul?
an electronic cigarette that works by vaporizing e-liquids to create an aerosol which can be inhaled through the mouthpiece (pod)
What is the definition of wellness?
The state of being in optimal health with a balanced relationship between physical, mental, and social health.
Who developed the smallpox vaccine in 1796
Edward Jenner
What did ancient people think was the cause of disease and illness?
Evil spirits, Demons, and punishments from the gods.
What hallucinogen can cause your mouth and teeth to decay and is frequently referred to as Crystal?
Crystal Meth
How many times more likely are high school students to start smoking cigarettes if they use e-cigs?
Seven times
What is Holistic health care?
Care that promotes physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual wellbeing by treating the whole mind, body, and spirit.
Who created the first public health and sanitation systems?
The Romans
What is the Rod of Asclepius?
A greek symbol associated with medicine and healing.
What stimulant comes in powder, crystal, and rock form?
Cocaine
How does nicotine hijack your brain?
It attaches to neuroreceptors in your brain to release dopamine eventually to the point where you crave the chemical
What does CAM stand for?
Complimentary and alternative medicine
Who founded the American red cross in 1881?
Clara Barton
What diseases shortened the lifespan of people in the Middle Ages?
Bubonic plague, Smallpox, Deptheria, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
What "Natural" hallucinogen can cause you to mix up senses. For example, "hearing" colors, and "seeing" sounds?
Magic Mushrooms
how much nicotine does a Juul pod have?
About as much as a pack of cigarettes
What are alternative therapies?
Therapies used in place of biomedical therapies.
Who is the father of medicine?
Hippocrates.
What did apothecaries use to make many of the medications in the 17th century?
Plants and Herbs.
What depressant causes your skin to itch and your reaction to pain to decrease?
Heroin
What percent of teens have used a vaping device?
45 percent
What is integrative health care?
health care that uses mainstream medical treatments and cam therapies that encourage stress reduction and relaxation
Who discovered penicillin in 1928?
Sir Alexander Fleming.
Why was the discovery of DNA in 1953 so important?
It allowed people to find A cure and reason for genetic disease.