Alcohol
TRUE. A drug is any substance that is taken to change the way the body or mind function.
Smoking causes 80% – 90% of all lung cancers.
TRUE. Researchers estimate that 80% - 90% of all lung cancer is smoking-related (Source: Tobacco Basics Handbook).
Tobacco can be in the form of Cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and chewing tobacco.
TRUE.
Cigarettes - how: smoked
Cigars - how: smoked
Pipes - how: smoked
Chew Tobacco Products - how: chewed in mouth, then spit out
Name 3 common names for marijuana.
Weed, dope, pot and many others.
Why is there a high number of poisonings amongst children with "e-liquid"
The packaging looks like candy.
Alcohol is a depressant.
TRUE. Alcohol depresses the brain centers that control behaviour.
Tobacco smoke contains tar.
TRUE. Tar consists of solid particles from cigarette smoke. It interferes with the normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs, and contributes to shortness of breath (Source: AADAC Quick Facts).
What are some reasons a person might start using a drug?
Stress relief, recreationally, short term sense of excitement.
THC is what makes marijuana addictive.
TRUE. It is what gives users the feeling of being "high"
What does "Nic-sick" mean? Describe 2 symptoms
Signs of Nicotine Overdose
When a person stops drinking suddenly after drinking heavily, the person can get sick.
TRUE. Physical dependence occurs when the body gets used to having alcohol in the system. Withdrawal symptoms (sickness) may happen if drinking is suddenly stopped.
Smoking light cigarettes decreases your risk of heart disease compared with smoking regular cigarettes.
FALSE. Some evidence indicates that light cigarettes contain more tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide than manufacturers claim. Smoking light cigarettes is unlikely to reduce the risk of heart disease. (Source: Tobacco Basic Handbook)
What is the substance that makes tobacco dangerous and addictive?
Nicotine.
Name & describe 3 short term side effects from using marijuana.
Increased heart rate
Coordination problems
Dry mouth
Red, bloodshot eyes
Slower reaction times
A feeling of drowsiness/dizziness
Memory loss
Name 3 components that are found within an aersol vape cloud.
Heavy metals, like nickel. cancer causing chemicals. flavouring. nicotine.
If you drink only beer, you won’t develop a drinking problem
FALSE. The form of alcohol makes no difference. The effect of the pure alcohol contained in all alcoholic beverages is the same.
There are more smokers than non-smokers.
FALSE. Almost 80% of individuals over the age of 15 do not smoke.
Smoking marijuana interferes with your sense of time and distance
TRUE. Judging distance and passage of time is difficult under the influence of marijuana. People under the influence frequently misjudge the speed at which they are driving, and the amount of time required for braking
Name 3 long term effects to marijuana.
Excessive coughing and wheezing
Increased chance of regular chest colds
Increased risk of pneumonia and some lung diseases
Describe 4 places aerosol goes within the body after it has been inhaled
lungs (alveoli) blood, heart, tissues, brain
Only people who drink every day can become alcoholics.
FALSE. Anyone who drinks can become alcoholic
Tobacco smoke contains over 4000 different chemicals.
TRUE. Fifty of these chemicals are caner-causing agents called carcinogens
Marijuana is grown naturally therefore it is less harmful than cigarettes.
ALSE. An average cigarette has over 4000 chemicals in it; most of those same chemicals are present in marijuana. Marijuana is not regulated at all and therefore we can never be sure of what we are getting. Cigarettes are tested and have warning labels, therefore we know the dangers of smoking
List 5 common uses and forms of CBD that is found in cannabis.
Topical creams and lotions
Oils and extracts
Gels and sprays
Pain relief
Inflammation of the tissues/joints in the body (no pun intended)
Decrease of migraines / headaches
It was said to be safe and tobacco free alternate to smoking. It was a new device, many people didn't understand or know the side effects.