Tobacco
What's nicotine?
Nicotine is a chemical compound in the tobacco plant that's highly addictive.
After drinking, what's the short-term effect of alcohol?
Neurologically: Euphoria, slurred speech, lower inhibitions, impaired judgment, and coordination.
Physically: Nausea and vomiting, dehydration, headaches, etc.
What's an Addiction?
Addiction is a neuropsychological disorder that’s characterized by a compulsive drug-seeking and usage that produces a natural reward, despite substantial harm and other harmful consequences.
This goes for the same thing with Tobacco and Alcohol.
Smoking can significantly damage the Alveoli and their structure due to the harmful chemicals.
What's another term for Alcohol?
Ethanol
What type of class drugs makes you feel a wave of alertness and suddenly energize?
Stimulant
What is the main reason for emphysema to develop over time?
The main reason was smoking or other usage that's tobacco-related.
What's also depressant-related? other than cannabis, benzodiazepines, etc?
Alcohol, due to its effect being quite parallel to how a depressant works.
Why does an overdose occur?
Due to the large amount of combined substances, it overwhelms the body and its ability to process what it has taken. resulting in life-threatening consequences.
What are other tobacco usages other than cigarettes?
E-cigarettes, pipes, hookahs, chewing tobacco, etc.
What's something that can also cause carcinogens? other than tobacco?
Excessive/long-term alcohol.
Why is Methamphamine more dangerous than people realize?
Due to their long-lasting effects, from how highly addictive they are, Methamphetamines can cause a lot of serious problems to the vital organs like the brain, lungs, and heart.
What are the effects of Tobacco?
Tobacco causes cancer in almost every part of the human body, not just the lungs.
They can also cause stroke, heart attack, lung disease, and other health issues.
Why is alcohol quite dangerous?
It can damage numerous body systems and vital organs, and increase the risk of various diseases, like liver disease, heart disease, etc.
What's a hallucinogen?
Hallucinogens are a diverse category of substances that significantly alter the perception and mood of the human brain.