Alcohol
What Determines the "Proof" of an alcoholic Beverage
Proof is double the alcohol by volume (ABV) Percentage EX: A bottle of whiskey that is 40% ABV is 80 Proof
What does it mean when a drug is sold "over-the-counter" (OTC) versus by "Prescription"
OTC drugs can be bought freely off the shelf by anyone at a pharmacy prescription drugs require a doctor's office note because they are stronger, have stricter safety rules , and are meant for only one specific person
What is the highly addictive chemical naturally found in tobacco plants that keeps people using tobacco products?
It is a stimulant that reaches the brain within seconds of inhalation, creating a powerful physical and psychological dependency
Why does drinking Alcohol Make you need to urinate more frequently?
Alcohol is a natural diuretic which suppresses the release of vasopressin an anti-diuretic hormone in the brain which signals your kidneys to flush water out instead of reabsorbing it
What is the primary difference between a stimulant and a depressant drug>?
Stimulants speed up the activity of the central nervous system increasing heart rate,energy,and alertness. Depressants slow down central nervous system activity, causing muscle relaxations,sedation and decreased heart rate
What toxic, odorless gas is inhaled during tobacco smoking that reduces the amount of oxygen your red blood cells can carry?
It binds to hemoglobin in the blood much more effectively than oxygen does, which forces the heart to work harder and reduces athletic stamina.
How much Alcohol Can the Liver process
One Standard Drink
Why do energy drinks or pills containing high amounts of caffeine cause a "crash" a few hours after you take them?
Caffeine blocks a chemical in your brain called adenosine, which normally makes you feel sleepy. While caffeine is active, you don't feel the tiredness building up; once it wears off, all that built-up sleepiness hits your brain at once.
Smoking causes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, which are grouped together under what major, progressive lung disease?
It permanently damages the airways and the tiny air sacs in the lungs, making it increasingly difficult to breathe over time.
What is Alcohol Use Disorder(AUD)
Alcohol Use Disorder is a Medical Condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol Use
What is "vaping" or using e-cigarettes actually delivering to the body, and why is it considered addictive?
Vaping delivers nicotine, which is the exact same highly addictive chemical found in traditional cigarettes. It enters the bloodstream quickly through the lungs and changes brain chemistry, creating a powerful physical habit.
What is the name of the federal law passed in December 2019 that raised the minimum legal sales age for all tobacco products in the US to 21?
"Tobacco 21" (or the Tobacco 21 amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act). It made it illegal for retailers to sell any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes, to anyone under the age of 2
How does Alcohol physically alter brain chemistry to cause its sedative effects?
Alcohol acts as a central nervous system depressant, which increase inhibitory brain activity which then Suppresses Excitatory Brain signals
How does an antibiotic drug like penicillin kill harmful bacteria inside your body without hurting your own human cells?
Penicillin targets and destroys the bacterial cell wall, preventing the bacteria from multiplying. Because human cells do not have cell walls (we only have cell membranes), the drug doesn't harm our own cells.
How does "Thirdhand Smoke" differ from secondhand smoke, and why is it a lingering danger to infants and toddlers?
Thirdhand smoke is the toxic chemical residue that settles into furniture, carpets, walls, and clothing long after the smoke clears. It is dangerous to toddlers because they crawl on these surfaces and put objects in their mouths, absorbing the toxins through their skin or digestive systems.