The Psychology
What is the addictive substance in tobacco that can disrupt brain development?
Nicotine
Name one chemical found in tobacco
ex: nicotine, carbon monoxide
What are 2 examples of places you can not smoke outdoors?
ex: outdoor dining places, public buildings, sidewalks, food trucks
Smoking mainly affects this organ in your body
lungs
What is the age range of adolescents?
10-19
What are 3 types of addictions?
ex: phone/internet use, tobacco, alcohol
Name one heavy metal found in tobacco
ex:cadmium, lead
What is the purpose of the public health mode?
True or false? Smoking one cigarette can get you addicted
True
Adolescents who use tobacco have a higher likelihood of experience what mental health issues? (Name 1)
Depression, anxiety, mood disorders
True or false? The impact of tobacco addiction is always the same as the previous use
False
What is the colorless, odorless, poisonous, gas?
CO - carbon monoxide
What is environmental prevention?
organized, intentional, and inspires groups of people for change
This part of your mouth can get damaged by smoking
teeth or gums
What is Substance Dependency?
Understanding addiction as a PREVENTABLE disease → and how it impacts brain development of youth
What are some possible reasons someone develops a long term addictio?
ex: coping mechanisms, peer pressure, stress, starting early,
What is the name of this chemical: CO
Carbon monoxide
What are the 4 key components of environmental preservation?
Messages, Norms, Policies, Enforcement (MNPE!)
Smoking at a young age can slow down this part of your body’s development
The brain
What is the quit smoking hotline? And what is a trustworthy organization you can join to support tobacco free initiatives?
1-800-QUIT-NOW
FNL (Friday Night Live)
TUPE (Tobacco Use Prevention Awareness)
What main part of the brain is affected by prolonged addiction?
The prefrontal cortex
Which chemical can cause a biphasic effect (stimulant and depressant)?
What are 3 examples of environmental prevention messaging?
ex: social media, TV, movies, billboards, magazines, store displays
Name one of the 2 national events where students pledge to be tobacco free?
ex: Great American Smokeout or Red Ribbon Week