The Brain on Drugs
The teen brain is more sensitive to drug use than adult brains. Why?
Their brains are not yet fully developed.
The addictive chemical in tobacco is _________.
Nicotine
Why are the long-term dangers of e-cigarettes(vapes) unknown?
They are still new and still being researched.
What is the ingredient in marijuana that is intoxicating(causes a high)?
THC
The natural chemical in the brain that is linked to positive feelings is called
Dopamine
Explain second-hand smoke.
Smoke breathed in by a non-smoker from another person who indeed is smoking.
What is a health danger to the liquid in e-cigarettes.
-Poisoning from the liquid
-Popcorn lung disease
How may marijuana affect your self-control?
It effects your:
- sense of time
-coordination
-judgment
- ETC.
What do depressants do to the body and mind
Slows down functions
What are 4 types of tobacco products that we talked about during class.
Cigarettes
Cigars
Chewing/Dip Tobacco (smokeless tobacco)
E-cigarettes/Vapes
Hookah****
What can happen if a e-cigarette(vape) device malfunctions?
They can explode in the pocket or while in use.
What kind of addiction can marijuana cause?
Mental addiction
A person that decides to stop using a drug (after using it for a while) may feel irritable, shake, or feel sick. This person is experiencing __________
Withdrawal Symptoms
What are three chemicals found in tobacco smoke that can cause cancer?
Nickel (metal)
Benzene (found in gasoline)
Cadmium ( found in batteries)
Formaldehyde (used to preserve dead bodies)
Arsenic ( found in rat posing)
Lead (found in old paint)
Ammonia ( found in household cleaners)
Carbon Monoxide (found in car exhaust)
Polonium ( found in nuclear reactors)
One juice pod = _____ # of cigarettes
20 (one pack)
What are 4 short term dangers to using Marijuana?
coordination
balance
blurred vision
slurred speech
memory loss
change in appearance
ETC.*
Which part of the brain is responsible for coordination, movement, judgment, reasoning, problem solving, emotions, and learning.
Cerebrum
A smoker feels the effects of nicotine immediately after inhaling. Nicotine is a _____________, meaning it ______________________ body functions.
Stimulant
speeds up
What are the 3 main parts of every e-cigarettes?
Cartridge (Holds the liquid)
Vaporizer (heats up the liquid)
Battery
What are 4 Long-term dangers of marijuana?
Mentally addicting
Lowers IQ
Reduces desire to do things
Relationship problems
May lead to to the use of other drugs
ETC.