Vaping and Tobacco
E-cigarettes and vape products do not produce vapor, they actually produce an _____.
Aerosol.
The legal age to consume or purchase alcohol in all 50 states is ___ years old.
In 1984, the Federal Government passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act and established 21 as the national minimum legal drinking age ("MLDA") age.
The brain continues to develop until a person is about ____ years old.
About 25.
What is the drug in energy drinks that boosts energy?
Caffeine.
How old do you have to be to buy marijuana from a recreational dispensary in Massachusetts?
21.
What is the name of the addictive drug in tobacco/vaping products that leads to addiction?
Nicotine.
Nicotine is the primary agent in regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes, and it is highly addictive.
What organ is mainly responsible for processing alcohol?
The liver.
The liver is the main organ responsible for transforming alcohol absorbed by the blood into substances that your body can process and eliminate.
What is the name of the brain chemical, often called the "pleasure chemical" that is released when an addictive substance is used?
Dopamine.
When we're repeatedly exposed to our pleasure-producing stimuli, our brains adjust and, eventually, we need more and more just to feel "normal," or not in pain. That's called a "dopamine deficit state," and the cycle that leads us there can actually lead to depression, anxiety, irritability and insomnia.
What is the suggested maximum amount of caffeine per day for an adolescent 12-18 years old?
100mg
Skill impairment due to marijuana use can last up to ____ hours after initial usage.
24 hours
**(100 extra points given if team says 24-26 hours per athletics slideshow)**
One nicotine vape pod has the equivalent amount of nicotine as how many cigarettes?
20.
The amount of nicotine in one standard nicotine vape cartridge is roughly equal to the amount of nicotine in 20 cigarettes, which is a full pack.
If you vape one vape cartridge per week, it is the equivalent of smoking 1,000 cigarettes.
Name 3 factors that influence how a person will respond to consuming alcohol.
Genetics, body weight, gender, age, what type of beverage, food in your stomach, medications in your system, and your state of health, influence how people respond to alcohol.
Name 3 reasons an adolescent might experiment with a substance?
Name 2 ways that energy drinks could impact your performance?
Dehydration, energy spike and crash, agitation, restlessness, sleeping problems, anxiety, high heart rate, shakiness, etc.
The concentration of THC found in marijuana impacts it's strength or _____.
Potency.
Nicotine is a ____ drug, that speeds up the messages traveling between the brain and the body.
Stimulant
Binge drinking is when a man consumes ____ drinks within a two hour period, or when a woman consumes ____ drinks within a two hour period.
5 drinks for men, 4 drinks for women. This difference is because men are typically larger and have more muscle mass than women, which allows them to process alcohol quicker.
_________ is when your body requires more of a substance over time in order to experience the same effects. It also is a sign that someone may be becoming addicted to the substance but not a guarantee that they are or will.
Tolerance.
Becoming tolerant to a drug isn’t unusual, especially if you take it for a long time. Tolerance can lead to addiction in some people, but it is not the same thing as addiction. Being drug-tolerant doesn’t necessarily mean you will become addicted. But it could be a warning sign for you to be careful.
What is the suggested caffeine limit per day for children under 12?
0.
Where is THC stored in your body after use?
Body fat cells.
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Have someone in your group show us the recovery position.
1. Raise the person's closest arm above his head. Prepare to roll them towards you.
2. Gently roll the person as a unit. Guard his/hear head as you roll him/her.
3. Tilt head to maintain airway. Tuck nearest hand under cheek to help maintain head tilt.
4. Check them often.
________ is the stage of addiction that follows tolerance and can be physical, psychological or both.
Dependence.
Physical dependence can result in continued use to avoid negative physical symptoms like withdrawal symptoms while psychological dependence can result in continued use to maintain emotional stability and mental health.
Why is it dangerous to consume caffeine (energy drinks, coffee, etc.) and alcohol at the same time?
Caffeine is a stimulant and alcohol is a depressant. Stimulants increase CNS activity, making you feel more alert and energetic. This can make someone feel less intoxicated than they really are, which can lead to drinking more than intended and increased risk of alcohol poisoning.
What does THC stand for?
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It is the psychoactive substance that produces the "high" associated with using marijuana.