Basics
What drug is this presentation about?
Nicotine
Name one way nicotine is used
Smoking, vaping, chewing tobacco, or cigars
Why is nicotine addictive?
It releases dopamine and creates a feeling of reward
Is nicotine legal in Canada?
Yes(With Restrictions)
Why do people start using nicotine?
Curiosity, peer pressure, or to look cool
What type of drug is nicotine?
A highly addictive drug that affects the central nervous system
How do people usually take nicotine into their body?
By inhaling it into the lungs
Name one short-term effect of nicotine
Increased heart rate, nausea, dizziness, relaxation, reduced appetite
What is the maximum nicotine level allowed in vapes?
20 mg/ml
What feeling makes people keep using nicotine?
Avoiding withdrawal symptoms
Where does nicotine come from?
The tobacco plant (mainly the leaves)
Who commonly uses nicotine?
Adults and teens
Name one long-term effect of nicotine
Heart disease, lung damage, addiction, anxiety, weak immune system
What law was passed in 1997 about tobacco?
The Tobacco Act
Name one place people can get help for quitting nicotine
Talk Tobacco, Smokers Helpline, doctor, school counselor
How is nicotine made or produced?
Taken from tobacco leaves using heat or chemicals, or made in labs and turned into nicotine salts
Why do some teens use nicotine?
They think it is safer than smoking (but it is not)
What is one social effect of nicotine use?
Family problems, friend changes, school problems, isolation
What did the Tobacco Act require on products?
Safety warnings about addiction
Name one app that helps people quit nicotine
QuitNow or Smoke Free
Name two street names for nicotine
Cigs, ciggies, butts, darts, tabs
When did nicotine first become popular historically?
Around the 1500s
What is one psychological effect of nicotine?
Mood changes, dependence, poor focus, stress habit
What does the law say about tobacco advertising?
It is banned
Why is getting support important when quitting?
It makes quitting easier and less lonely