Tobacco/Vaping
What is a vape?
An electronic device that simulates tobacco smoking.
What is alcohol?
A drink containing ethanol.
What are some illegal drugs?
Marijuana (in some places), cocaine, heroin, ketamine, LSD.
What is a prescription drug?
A pharmaceutical drug that requires a medical prescription in order to use.
What causes an addiction?
Most commonly the persistent use of a substance.
What issues can arise from vaping?
Chemicals within vapes can be linked to lung cancer.
What is the effect of alcohol on people?
Normally a depressant, lowers blood sugar levels, as well as changing your brain.
What makes a drug illegal?
The effect of stimulating or inhibiting the central nervous system or causing hallucinations.
What can happen from the sudden stop of taking prescription drugs?
People may experience withdrawal symptoms that can include seizures.
What can cause addiction?
Genes, peer pressure, mental health, early use, use of an addictive drug, etc.
Which age demographic is more likely to pick up vaping?
Young adults.
What are the short term affects of alcohol?
Distorted vision, hearing, and coordination.
What are the four types of drugs?
Stimulants, depressants, opium-related painkillers, and hallucinogens.
Are prescription drugs safer than illicit drugs?
Not always, as prescriptions can result in addiction and death.
How can addiction affect the brain?
It actually can change the structure of it.
What is a gateway drug and why is vaping considered one?
A gateway drug is a drug often used before one takes more intense drugs, vaping being a starter for many drug abusers.
What is one benefit of alcohol?
Moderate consumption of alcohol can help prevent heart disease.
What are the legal ramifications of using illegal drugs?
What drugs are commonly prescribed for pain relief, and are they safe?
Opioids, they are one of the most abused prescription drugs.
Typically, how many people are addicted to at least one drug a year?
21 million Americans.
What was the original intent of a vape?
Adults to use them in order to slowly quit their nicotine addiction.
How many alcohol related deaths occur yearly?
Around 80,000-95,000.
Who is George Martorano?
Born in 1950, was sentenced to life in jail for first time drug related charges, though was released after 32 years.
How many percent of high school students admit to having abused over-the-counter drugs?
20%.
What are the three stages of addiction?
Anticipation, binge, and withdrawal.