Name one physical side effect of vaping?
Chest tightening, nose bleeds, shortness of breath
#1 long-term side effect of smoking cannabis?
Respiratory problems/ memory problems
Are all Depressants and stimulants bad?
NO- Some are prescribed for anxiety or attention deficit disorders
How many people die yearly due to alcohol?
140,000
Shopping- Gambling-Food
What causes the lung damage? Flavoring or Nicotine
Flavoring
Is cannabis a depressant or a stimulant?
Depressant
Sleeping medicine, cannabis, alcohol
What are side effects of alcohol addiction?
High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, and digestive problems. Cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, voice box, liver,and colon. Weakening of the immune system
What is the difference between substance use and substance misuse?
use- illegal drugs that alter the way we perceive the world
misuse- using legal drugs the wrong way
What chemical causes a vape addiction?
Nicotine
What is the mind altering chemical in cannabis?
THC
What is an example of a stimulant?
Adderall, Meth, Nicotine
What is the #1 side effect when drinking alcohol?
Dehydration- leading to dizziness and memory problems
What is the #1 preventable addiction in the world?
Alcohol
What oil is responsible for producing popcorn lung?
Diacetyl
What is the definition of marijuana/cannabis?
Cannabis, also known as marijuana or weed among other names, is a psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant. Native to Central or South Asia, the cannabis plant has been used as a drug for both recreational and entheogenic purposes
What is a side effect of a stimulant?
Increased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, energy
What is alcohol poisoning?
Can you buy over the counter meds at a store?
Yes
What does EVALI stand for
E- Cig, vaping, associated, lung, injury
Examples of short term side effects of inhaling marijuana?
Lowered breathing, weight gain, anxiety, lowered reaction time
What is a side effect of using a depressant?
Lowered heart rate, lowered body temp, promotes relaxation and sleep
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Content
Why do people think they cannot get addicted to prescription pills?
Because they are prescribed by a doctor, so it must be safe.