Vaping & Tobacco
The name of the addictive substance found in vapes and tobacco products?
What is Nicotine
This category of opioids are derived from naturally occurring opioids.
What are semi-synthetic opioids? (Heroin, Oxycodone,etc.)
Name three negative effects that marijuana can have on the body?
Paranoia, impaired coordination, impaired judgement, difficulty paying attention; difficulty with memory, learning & problem solving; respiratory problems
This is the category of drugs that alcohol falls into.
What is depressant?
Hallucinogens, Depressants, Opiates, and Stimulants
What are the 4 major categories of drugs?
The amount of nicotine in one JUUL pod.
What is 40mg, or the equivalent of 20 cigarettes (1 pack)
Taking a prescribed medication at an improper dose or in a way that is not prescribed by the prescriber.
What is prescription misuse?
Name one reason that it is it dangerous to drive under the influence of marijuana?
Delayed reaction time, impaired coordination; impaired judgement
This is defined as pattern of drinking that brings a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 grams % or above. This occurs when a person drinks 4-5 drinks in about 2 hrs.
What is binge drinking?
A condition in which something that started as pleasurable now feels like something you can't live without.
What is addiction?
Nicotine Poisoning
What is the result of ingesting too much nicotine, a toxic substance.
Decreased level of consciousness, pinpoint pupils and respiratory depression are all signs of what?
What is an opioid overdose?
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
What is name of the active, psychoactive compound in the cannabis plant
Increase in blood pressure and heart rate and inflammation of the liver.
What are some long term effects of drinking alcohol?
25 years old
What is the age at which the brain is done developing
What is one chemical found in second-hand vape aerosol?
Formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, nicotine, heavy metals, benzene, other carcinogens
This medication is used to overturn an overdose.
What is Narcan/naloxone
What are two non-physical consequences of underage marijuana use?
School suspension, arrest, losing one's driver’s license, financial aid loss, damaged relationships (friends, family)
This is what breaks down alcohol once it enters the bloodstream.
What is the Liver?
What are the differences between vaping/smoking cannabis and consuming a cannabis edible?
The amount of time until effects are felt, and the duration of the effects
What are two physical effects that nicotine can have on the body?
Increased BP & HR, lightheadedness, headache, sleep disturbance, irritability, nausea, heartburn
This synthetic opioid is sold in place of high-grade heroin (referred to as "China White)" or is added to heroin to amplify the high.
What is fentanyl?
Endocannabinoid system
What is the name of the system of receptors in the brain that are impacted by cannabis
This what happens when you drink more alcohol than what your body can metabolize.
What is alcohol poisoning?
The confidential, anonymous help line that anyone age 13 - 20 can contact for support for yourself or someone else.
What is the Teen Link Help Line.