Alcohol
Does alcohol cause cancer? If you're unsure, take a guess on what cancer it may be.
Yes! It causes liver cancer, and can lead up to liver failure. Not such a fun nights out when you've turned YELLOW!
Is it harmful to others around me?
Indeed it is, it sticks on walls, in fabrics, and in your lungs! The more you know, amirite?
What do people usually think of when you use the word 'drugs'?
Heroin, Thc, Coke, Cocaine, Pills, kodein, and Acid.
What are Opioids?
Opioids are substances that act on opioid receptors to produce morphine-like effects. But are often abused by many people.
What's a common misconception that people have about Vaping?
That it is safer to do instead of smoking Tobacco, when in-fact its full of metal's and chemical's that aren't even labeled.
21 years of age or older.
Whats the legal age to smoke?
21 years of age or older.
What's the legal age to use drugs?
Trick question, unless prescribed or being advised under use, IT ISN'T LEGAL!
When are they okay to use?
When you're in the hospital as a patient, or when given to you by a medical professional.
Are vapes bad for your lungs and heart?
Yes, it causes an addiction, and withdrawals when it's not met.
Emotional Effects
Aggression, it may lead to actions such as self-harm or suicide. Heavy drinking is also linked to suicidal thoughts and attempts. It makes you impulsive.
Are there any chemicals in tobacco?
Yep! 7000+ chemical have been found in labs everywhere around America.
Long term effects?
What is Naloxone?
Naloxone is a medicine commonly known as Narcan that can be used to reverse an overdose caused by opioid drugs.
Are vaping and smoking an e-cigarette the same thing?
Yes. Vape pens are a type of e-cigarette. So are JUULs. All these products are electric cigarettes that have nicotine in them, just like real cigarettes.
What is social drinking?
Social drinking is when you go out to a bar to meet some friends, or when you're at home and invited some pals over. Not when you peer-pressure you're friend into having a shot or two.
Does smoking kill you?
It can. Tobacco use, especially cigarette smoking, is the most preventable cause of death in the United States. Cigarette smoking causes most lung cancer deaths. Smoking causes other illnesses, too.
Is it true that drugs can impair you and the way you move, work, drive, speak?
Yes.
What are the signs of an Overdose?
Is vaping ever safe?
In short, no. No smoking, nicotine, or tobacco product is completely safe. Until recently, the perception of vaping has been that it is better than smoking.
Any long term affects?
Depression and anxiety tend to linger after you've become an alcoholic. It starts to become apart of you and bring you down, think about talking to someone if you feel this way.
Is it hard to quit smoking?
Nicotine tricks your brain into thinking you need to smoke and want to smoke. Smoking is a habit. Just like anything else you do all the time, It can be hard to change and quit the habit.
Are synthetic drugs safer?
NO!
How should I respond to someone who is experiencing an Overdose?
Try to wake the person up by yelling their name and rubbing the middle of their chest with your knuckles
Is second-hand smoke from vaping dangerous?
According to the American Lung Association, all second-hand smoke can pose a potential health risk, including the "vapor" produced by e-cigarettes.