E-Cigarettes
How much does it cost to make a vape?
$0.02
T or F: You can sweat alcohol out of the body
True; but only a small amount (2%)
T/F: E-Cigarettes are regulated by the FDA.
True
What age does the brain fully develop?
25 years old
1 in ____ youth marijuana users will become addicted
6
One JUUL pod is equivalent to how many cigarettes?
BONUS: Puff Bar?
41 BONUS 50
What's the standard alcoholic beverage size?
12 oz of regular beer, 5 oz of wine, 1.5 oz liquor, 8 oz of malt liquor
Smoking is the number one preventable cause of ____ in the US
death
What's the difference between a stimulant and a depressant?
Stimulant speeds the brain up, depressant slows the brain down
What are the two chemicals responsible for causing direct effects on the body? BONUS: What do each of them do?
THC & CBD
How do advertisers get your attention?
They make their ads funny, have someone famous represent them, use attractive people, etc.
Drinking can cause blackouts, which is a sign of what?
Name two substances that accounts for the majority of deaths in the US?
Tobacco and Alcohol
In 2017, 29% of 12th graders in the U.S. viewed regular use of marijuana as harmful, compared to 58% 20 years ago. Why is this?
Legalization of marijuana, lack of knowing the harmful impact on the body
Name 5 resources for help with substance use
Name 5 toxic chemicals in vapes
Nicotine, Acetone, Formaldehyde, Lead, Nickel, Silver, Copper, NNN, NNK
How long does it take for alcohol to affect the brain?
90 seconds
What's the difference between free-base nicotine and salt-based nicotine?
FBN has the same levels of nicotine as a cigarette. SBN is absorbed faster in the body (doubling the amount of nicotine)
Why is the saying, "Today's teenager is tomorrow's potential regular customer" important?
The tobacco industry knows that teenagers are most vulnerable to getting addicted to drugs. That is why they target you as an age group!
Why is marijuana illegal at the federal level?
Why do tobacco companies use menthol in e-cigarettes?
Menthol soothes/cools the throat
How many drinks are considered "binge drinking"?
Men - 5 or more drinks or women - 4 or more drinks in about 2 hours
Which government official first warned America about the dangers of smoking?
The Surgeon General
What is the prefrontal cortex responsible for?
Descion Making
Regular marijuana use has been linked to increased mental health issues. Name two.
Anxiety, depression, schizophrenia