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Name the highly addictive stimulant found in smoking products.
Nicotine
What an e-cigarette is and how an e-cigarette works.
An e-cigarette is a battery-powered device that heats a liquid into an aerosol, which you then inhale. Unlike traditional cigarettes, they do not burn tobacco.
An e-cigarette works by using a battery to heat a liquid, turning it into a mist that you inhale.
Define and give an example of drug use.
Drug use is the consumption of any chemical substance that alters physical or mental functioning.
Name the different ways drugs can be administered.
oral, injection, topical, inhalation, and mucosal administration.
Explain the difference between drug withdrawal, tolerance, addiction and dependence.
Physical dependence on a drug is also different from addiction. But physical dependence can lead to addiction. Unlike tolerance, which focuses on how much of the substance you need to feel its effect, physical dependence happens when your body starts to rely on the drug.
Describe the two laws that contributed to the decrease in smoking cigarettes
The Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act of 1970
The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009
Explain the difference between an e-cigarette and a vape?
There is no difference; e-cigarettes and vapes are the exact same thing, besides the name.
Define and give an example of drug misuse.
Drug misuse is the use of a substance in a way that is not consistent with legal or medical guidelines.
What type of drug increases the person’s energy?
stimulants
What is fentanyl?
Fentanyl is an extremely powerful, man-made synthetic opioid drug. It is designed to act on the central nervous system to relieve severe pain but is highly dangerous due to its strength.
How does nicotine affect your heart and blood vessels?
by elevating heart rate, increasing blood pressure, and causing stiffening or narrowing of arteries
Name the chemical used for flavorings and how it affects your lungs.
Diacetyl. When inhaled, diacetyl is highly toxic. It causes severe inflammation and permanent scarring of the tiny airways in the lungs. This irreversible, debilitating condition obstructs airflow and is commonly known as "popcorn lung"
Define and give an example of drug abuse.
Drug abuse is the use of illegal drugs or the intentional misuse of prescription or over-the-counter medications for non-medical reasons, typically to experience a "high"
What type of drugs are used to relieve pain?
Acetaminophen, NSAIDs, Advil, aleve
How does Narcan work?
Narcan rapidly reverses an opioid overdose by knocking opioid drugs off the brain's receptors. It blocks the opioids from binding and immediately restores normal breathing. Because Narcan only works on opioids, it is safe to use even if you are unsure what drug was taken