Tobacco & Nicotine
What highly addictive stimulant is found in cigarettes, vapes, and other tobacco products?
What is nicotine?
What is an e-cigarette?
An electronic device that heats a liquid containing nicotine and other chemicals into an aerosol.
What law banned smoking in many indoor public places?
Smoke-free indoor air laws.
What is drug use?
Taking a drug properly as intended.
What type of drug increases energy and alertness?
Stimulants.
How does nicotine affect the heart?
It increases heart rate and blood pressure.
How does an e-cigarette work?
A battery powers a heating element that turns liquid into vapor/aerosol.
What law raised the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21?
Tobacco 21 (T21) Law.
Give an example of drug use.
Taking prescribed antibiotics exactly as directed.
What type of drug is used to relieve pain?
Analgesics (painkillers/opioids).
What part of the circulatory system can nicotine damage?
Blood vessels.
What is the difference between an e-cigarette and a vape?
E-cigarettes are a type of vape; "vape" is the broader term for electronic vaping devices.
Why did smoke-free laws help reduce smoking?
They reduced exposure to secondhand smoke and made smoking less convenient.
What is drug misuse?
Using a drug incorrectly but not necessarily to get high.
Name three ways drugs can be administered.
Swallowed, inhaled, injected, smoked, absorbed through skin, or snorted.
Why is nicotine considered dangerous for teens?
It can affect brain development and cause addiction.
What chemical is commonly used for flavorings that may harm the lungs?
Diacetyl.
Why did Tobacco 21 help reduce smoking?
It made tobacco products harder for teens to obtain.
Give an example of drug misuse.
Taking more medicine than directed.
What type of drug slows down body functions?
Depressants.
What makes nicotine so addictive?
It causes the brain to release dopamine, making users want more.
What serious lung condition has been linked to inhaling diacetyl?
Popcorn lung.
Name both laws that contributed to the decrease in smoking.
Smoke-free indoor air laws and Tobacco 21 laws.
What is drug abuse?
Intentionally using a drug in a harmful way to get high or for non-medical reasons.
What type of drug alters perception and mood?
Hallucinogens