Science
What drug are more than 100,000 babies born with due to their mothers using while pregnant?
Cocaine
Name at least 3 different cancers that are correlated to habitual use of cigarette smoke.
Lung, throat, mouth, Liver, kidney, heart, bladder, skin, esophagus...
Traumatic events such as an accident, assault, military combat or natural disaster can have lasting effects on an individual’s mental health. Many individuals will have short term responses to life-threatening events; however, some will develop longer term symptoms that can lead to a diagnosis of what?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Why do users of e-cigarettes refer to themselves as "vapers"?
because e-cigarettes produce vapor and not smoke. Are there still harmful chemicals in vapor? YES!!!
Is it legal to take someone else's prescribed medication
No. Prescription medication is only allowed to be taken by the person it is prescribed to. It is also illegal to sell your own or someone else's medication.
Whatever the substance is, once addiction to that substance occurs for long enough this important organ drastically changes the way it functions
Brain
How much exposure to 2nd hand smoke is safe?
NONE AT ALL.
Experts suggest incorporating activities and practices from five dimensions into your self-care routine. These five dimensions include: physical, mental, spiritual, ______ and ________.
Social and Emotional
How do e-cigerettes work?
e-cigarettes provide nicotine through and aerosol. Puffing on the mouthpiece of an e-cigarette activates the battery powered device. A heater then converts liquid solution into the aerosol that is inhaled.
Name three signs of alcohol overdose.
vomiting, blacking out, passing out, cold/clammy skin, slurring & lack of muscle coordination.
This neurotransmitter is closely linked to the mind's reward system and is commonly associated with pleasure and reinforcement.
Dopamine
What is 3rd hand smoke?
When someone has smoked a cigarette the residue and smoke have seeped into their clothes. They then come to give "you" a hug and "you" then breathe in the residue left on the clothing.
50% of mental health problems begin by what age?
14.
Research has shown that half of all mental health disorders start by age 14; however, an average of 11 years pass after the onset of symptoms before a person seeks help for mental health symptoms. Acting out during childhood is often times seen as just part of being a kid; however, this is not always the case. Acting out can be a sign of underlying mental health concerns or other life stressors
Name one of the two illnesses that are linked with vaping.
Depression or Anxiety.
When and why would you use the recovery position?
When someone is passed out and or unresponsive and/or is suspected to have been drinking alcohol or using substances.
The recovery position stops the individual from choking on their own vomit.
These hormones often referred to as the "feel-good" hormones, are released during activities that promote well-being, like exercise, laughter, creative expression, and socialization
endorphins
What is Emphysema?
chronic respiratory disease where there is over-inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, causing a decrease in lung function, and often, breathlessness.
Give an example of a positive self-talk.
Each group should prepare an answer.
What is the cancer-causing chemicals found in e-cigarettes?
acetaldehyde and formaldehyde, both carcinogens.
What is Naloxone? Do you know how to use it? Where is can you find Naloxone?
Narcan is an over-the-counter drug that can reverse opioid overdose. Narcan is used by squirting the drug up a person's nasal passages. In Indian Lake, it can be found at Community Action.
This highly advanced and complex area of the human brain is associated with decision-making and impulse control, and is strongly impacted by addiction and intoxication
Prefrontal Cortex
What is the difference between "Smoke Free" & "Tobacco Free"?
Tobacco-free is against the consumption of any tobacco products, while smoke free is against the products that produce smoke.
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustrations, getting enough sleep, healthy eating...
What impacts can e-cigarettes have on youth?
E-cigarettes can have the following impacts:
1. vaping can make smoking look normal again
2. nicotine in e-cigarettes makes it harder for youth to learn, concentrate, or control their impulses.
3. nicotine can train your brain to be more easily addicted to other drugs
4. e-cigarettes contain chemicals that could be harmful
What are the risks of mixing energy drinks and alcohol?
Alcohol is considered a depressant and energy drinks are considered a stimulant. Mixing the two can increase the risk of overdose. When someone mixed energy drinks with alcohol it may make them feel less intoxicated and more alert than they actually are. This can potentially lead to alcohol poisoning.