Opioids and tobacco
___________ is the leading cause of preventable death?
Smoking cigarettes
Name two short term risks of meth
Increased wakefulness
Decreased appetite
Irregular heartbeat
Increased blood pressure
Who is affected by third hand smoke the most?
What is third-hand smoke is especially harmful to infants who are exploring their environment.
When is it legal to drink alcohol?
Age 21
Marijuana is a highly psychologically or physical addictive drug?
Psychological
What are opioids?
Medication including over the counter medication
Smoked, injected, snorted or rubbed in gums or open sores
How many chemicals does second hand smoke have that are known to be toxic?
What is Secondhand smoke contains at least 250 chemicals that are known to be toxic or carcinogenic (cancer- causing).
which part of your body does alcohol affect?
Alcohol decreases the function of the Central Nervous System.
Is marijuana legal in NC?
No
What is the most powerful and deadliest opioid?
Fentanyl
What does meth release into the brain chemical?
Meth is a highly addictive stimulant that releases the brain chemical dopamine
What is SIDS?
What is the sudden, unexplained, unexpected death of an infant under the age of one.
Is alcohol a depressant or stimulant?
depressant.
Short term risk of marijuana (List 2)
Loss of coordination
Trouble with thinking and problem solving
Paranoia and anxiety
Short term memory loss
What is in cigarettes? (Name 2)
chemicals used in rat poison, insecticides, rocket fuel, and tar.
List two long term effects of meth
Anxious and violent behavior
Tremors
Scabs and open sores
Loss of weight
Prolonged insomnia
What is second hand smoke?
Secondhand smoke is made up of sidestream smoke (the smoke released from the burning end of a cigarette) and exhaled mainstream smoke (the smoke exhaled by the smoker).
Name three things that alcohol can impair
Alcohol can impair coordination, memory, judgment, and decision making
Long Term Risk (List 2)
Damage to lungs
Fatal accidents
Depression
Anxiety
Tar
Physical signs of a meth user would be?
Rotted teeth, extreme energy and weight loss.
List five side effects of second hand smoking
Pneumonia, chronic cough, bronchitis, heart attack, asthma, lung cancer, SIDS, Acute Respiratory infection, ear infections.
What are some common signs of alcohol use?
Blurred vision, slurred speech, messed up balance
what is marijuana regarded as?
Marijuana is mainly regarded as a hallucinogenic drug.