Vaping
What is the gaseous mixture of chemicals that is breathed in called.
What is aerosol
List 3 ways that juul geared their product towards young people.
Social media, sleek design, easy to hide, ads with young people, gave out a ton for free, colors, flavors
They are easy to access
List 2 things you can do for a friend who you think is dealing with depression.
talk to them and have them talk to you, persuade them to get help, tell an adult about how they are feeling
Addiction is classified as a
brain disease/illness
What is the most popular style of e-cigarette used by youth today?
disposable
How many cigarettes worth of nicotine are in each juul pod?
20
List 3 major consequences of a teen using alcohol.
drunk driving, addiction, overdose, brain won't develop properly
True or False: Depression is only psychological
False: it is a combination of physical and psychological factors.
list 3 withdrawal symptoms specifically associated with nicotine that we discussed
headache, vomiting, depression, mood swings, anxiety, stress, nausea
Why can some e-cigarette companies have flavors while others cannot?
Tobacco products cannot have flavors but some companies use synthetic nicotine.
Roughly how many chemicals are in each juul?
thousands
What is the active chemical in marijuana?
THC or tetrahydrocannabinol
List 3 benefits of going out of your way to help other people.
Feel good about yourself (increase in dopamine), improving someone else's life and making them feel happy, helps you build and maintain strong relationships with others.
What do anabolic steroids do to the brain when abused?
Effect the way the person can control their mood and leads to roid rage
Roughly what percentage of teens were using nicotine before juul came out? must be within 2%
10%
It is still unknown which is more harmful
Why are the two things opioids do that make them so addictive?
block all of the bodies pain receptors and release a ton of dopamine
list 4 ways to manage stress.
focus on what you can control, deep breathing, manage time, take care of your body (exercise, sleep), talk about whats bothering you, self talk, look at stress as helpful.
What do inhalants do to the brain when abused?
They suffocate the brain and shut down functions
What chemical is added to e-cigarettes to negate some of the effects of nicotine poisoning?
Benzoic Acid
How much money was juul worth at its height?
40 billion
What are the 3 major brain chemicals released when a person uses MDMA or ecstasy?
Dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine
Please explain the connection drugs and poor mental health have with each other.
People will use drugs because they are feeling depressed. This will in turn make their mental health worse.
People who use drugs as a teen will have a decrease in dopamine production increasing the risk of mental health problems.
How many siblings do I have?
8