Nicotine Basics
How fast does nicotine reach the brain after inhalation?
10 seconds
What lung disease is also called “Popcorn Lung”?
Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
Nicotine cravings often increase during times of
Stress/Anxiety (which conciseness each other; because if you have one you have the other)
Which chemical in vape liquid causes Popcorn Lung?
a) Formaldehyde
b) Diacetyl
c) Acetaldehyde
d) Caffeine
→ b) Diacetyl
Which singer of Hello quit smoking after surgery damaged her vocal cords?
→ Adele
What brain chemical spikes after nicotine use, giving a “feel-good” effect?
Dopamine
Nicotine speeds up your _______ and raises your _______,
Heart; blood pressure
I’m small, sweet, and keep your mouth busy. Many people use me instead of smoking. What am I?
Chewing gum
Which organ system is MOST harmed by nicotine?
a) Digestive
b) Cardiovascular
c) Muscular
d) Skeletal
→ b) Cardiovascular
Which “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor has openly discussed quitting smoking multiple times?
→ Johnny Depp
Over time, what does the brain begin to expect in order to function normally?
Nicotine
What condition happens when cilia in the lungs stop cleaning out mucus?
COPD (emphysema/bronchitis)
Which time of day is a common trigger?
a) Morning
b) Afternoon
c) Midnight
Morning
Which of the following is NOT a withdrawal symptom?
a) Cravings
b) Brain fog
c) Increased appetite
d) Improved sleep
→ d) Improved sleep
Which actor from The Wolverine admitted smoking for years but later quit?
→ Hugh Jackman.
Nicotine is classified as what type of drug?
A stimulant
How many chemicals are in cigarettes, and how many are known to cause cancer?
7,000+ chemicals; at least 70 are carcinogenic
Nicotine teaches your brain it’s the solution to every _____
Emotion
Nicotine causes what to happen to arteries?
a) They expand and relax
b) They harden and narrow
c) They stay the same
d) They only affect veins
→ b) They harden and narrow
Which former Beatle was a lifelong smoker before quitting later in life?
→ Paul McCartney.
Name two forms of nicotine use other than cigarettes
Vapes/e-cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco (any two)
Vapes can contain harmful substances like heavy metals. Name one
Lead or nickel
Nicotine is often an emotional _______ rather than a real solution.
Crutch
What is one financial consequence of long-term nicotine use?
a) Gum implants costing $200 each
b) Dental implants costing $2,000–$4,000 per tooth
c) Free replacement teeth from insurance
d) No financial consequence
→ b) $2,000–$4,000 per tooth
Which famous singer and actress, known for The Bodyguard, struggled with smoking during her career?
→ Whitney Houston.