marijuana
what is marijuana?
marijuana is the dried flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant. It contains mind-altering compounds like tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, as well as other active compounds like cannabidiol, or CBD, that are not mind-altering.
What does it mean when someone starts getting really loud when they are drinking?
It means that their sensory functions are impaired.
true or false? Cigarette use by pregnant women has also been shown to cause birth defects?
true!
is vaping safe?
what is cocaine/coke
Cocaine is an addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America.
how is marijuana used?
Marijuana can be rolled up and smoked like a cigarette (a joint) or a cigar (a blunt). Marijuana can also be smoked in a pipe or digested through food.
what is the next thing to go when you are drinking?
Reasoning and Judgment
what is a cigarette
A cigarette is a narrow cylinder containing psychoactive material, usually tobacco, that is rolled into thin paper for smoking.
Why are flavors in e-cigarettes being targeted for regulations?
Flavors are a focus of regulations because flavored products appeal to youth. Most youth who vape use a flavored product.
is cocaine addictive? true or false?
true
is marijuana medicine?
yes it is.
what is inhibitions?
What this means: When people lose their inhibitions, you might see them talking more easily, feeling friendlier, becoming less shy, being more relaxed.
how many smokers are there in the world?
There are 1.1 billion smokers in the world today, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). If the trend continues, that number is expected to increase to 1.6 billion by the year 2025.
What should schools do about young people and vaping? Pediatricians? Parents?
Schools should prohibit vaping … but realize that when they find a student who is vaping, that student needs their help to get off e-cigarettes. The same with parents and pediatricians. They should advise kids not to use e-cigarettes, and then provide help and support to quit if their child or patient is using these products.
what are some short term effects of cocaine?
paranoia, extreme happiness, lots of energy
is it possible to overdose on marijuana?
A fatal overdose is unlikely, but that doesn’t mean marijuana is harmless.
What’s the problem with letting someone sleep it off?
If the person has passed out, alcohol has affected the involuntary nervous system.
how many deaths does tobacco have a year in usa?
Smoking is responsible for about 1 in 5 deaths annually in the United States. (That means tobacco causes about 480,000 deaths per year and 41,000 of those deaths are because of exposure to secondhand smoke
Are they safer than traditional cigarettes?
Yes. But that does not mean they are safe.
what happens to your body when using cocaine?
Cocaine is a stimulant so it gives the body a feeling of stimulation and alertness, which can be both pleasurable and harmful. Cocaine’s short-term effects appear quickly and disappear within a few minutes to an hour. How long and intense the effects are depends on the method of use.
does marijuana lead to other drug use?
The majority of people who use marijuana do not go on to use other, “harder” substances.
in this day and age why should women not drink as much as men?
There are very important health reasons why alcohol consumption is higher risk for women than for men. Alcohol is quite simply more damaging to women. The smaller percentage of water in a woman’s body than a man’s body means that alcohol will achieve a higher concentration and therefore a greater toxicity. In addition, the enzyme that breaks down alcohol is produced in smaller quantities in a woman’s body, which means alcohol will take longer to leave her system.
what could cigarettes cause other than cancer?
In addition to cancer, smoking can increase your risk of coronary heart disease and stroke by anywhere from 200 percent to 400 percent.
Does nicotine have risks?
Nicotine is not known to cause cancer. It is a stimulant and a sedative, helping to release dopamine in the brain’s pleasure centers. Some research suggests it can improve memory and concentration — although long-term smoking has been associated with cognitive decline. Inhaled nicotine can increase heart rate and blood pressure. The major cause for alarm is that nicotine is highly addictive. It is the chemical in tobacco and e-cigarettes that binds the user.
what country has the highest cocaine use of any other country?
Scotland has the highest cocaine use of any other country in the world.