Nicotine,Tobacco & Vaping
Are vaping and smoking an e-cigarette the same thing?
Yes. Vape pens are a type of e-cigarette. All these products are electric cigarettes that have nicotine in them, just like real cigarettes. That means they are addictive. Even though they come in fun flavors, they are full of harmful chemicals.
Alcohol causes damage to the _____.
Alcohol causes damage to the liver.
What is another word for cannabis?
Marijuana
The liver
What is peer pressure?
Peer pressure is when you feel pressure to take a certain action in order to be accepted.
Is it bad if someone who is around you is smoking?
Yes. Secondhand smoke is full of harmful chemicals that can make you sick and can hurt parts of your body just like it would the person who smokes.
What is the legal drinking age in Ontario?
19
List 2 facts about Cannabis.
Any 2
1. People who consume cannabis may have trouble thinking and problem-solving.
2. Cannabis can make it hard to remember things.
3. Cannabis that is smoked can lead to lung problems.
4. It can make people tired and confused.
What addictive disease can alcohol consumption lead to?
Alcoholism
Any 3
Say "No!", leave the situation, make an excuse, use humour, change the subject, suggest a better idea.
Why do people smoke in the first place?
People start smoking for a lot of reasons. They may see their parents or other people they like and respect smoking. Their friends may tell them it’s OK to smoke. They may not know the dangers, or they choose to ignore them. But smoking is dangerous. The best thing is to never smoke, because smoking damages your body, and it’s hard to stop once you start.
List 3 short-term effects of alcohol
- slurred speech, dizziness, headaches, impaired judgment, distorted hearing and vision.
List 3 risks of cannabis use.
Any 3
1. Dependency
2. Lung cancer
3. Drowsiness
4. Confusion
5. Trouble problem solving
6. Impaired senses
True or False: Alcohol slows down the brain. This makes it harder to think, speak, and see things clearly.
True
Name 3 factors that lead to substance abuse.
Any 3:
Media, curiosity, peer pressure, culture, mental health problems, lack of knowledge about the risks
List 4 problems that smoking can cause:
Any 4
- cancer, heart disease, bad breath, yellow teeth, smelly clothes, more colds and coughs, empty wallet, difficulty keeping up with friends playing sports.
What activities would be hard to do when experiencing impaired judgment? Name one.
- Driving a vehicle/making safe thoughtful decisions
True or False: Using cannabis can lead to using more dangerous drugs.
True
Alcohol use can damage the lining of your _____.
Alcohol use can damage the lining of your stomach. This can lead to ulcers (a hole in your stomach lining) and it can worsen the symptoms of an ulcer that already exists.
Give 2 examples of peer pressure.
Any 2
Pressuring a friend to drink, pressuring a friend to try drugs, pushing someone to buy drugs or alcohol, encouraging a friend to fight or bully someone.
What is the number one reason why some kids smoke?
One of the main reasons teens take up smoking is peer influence. Research shows that external peer pressure is less of an influence than most people thought, since most friends respect each other’s opinions. Internal pressures that teens put on themselves to be cool and to fit in are more of an influence to smoke.
How do short-term effects of alcohol immediately impact someone's ability to do certain things like play a sport or go to work? Name 1-2 things.
1. It can alter their decision making and reaction times.
2. The breathing difficulties can be detrimental to athletic performance.
3. Increase likelihood of injury.
True or False: Cannabis is not addictive.
False. It can be. Psychologically addictive and mildly physically addictive.
What is the difference between a stimulant and a depressant? Which one is alcohol?
Stimulant: increases effect of the brain
Depressant: decreases effect of the brain
Alcohol = depressant
True or false, peer pressure is always bad.
False!!!