Tobacco
What are the most common forms of tobacco use?
Cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and snuff.
When was alcohol first introduced to America?
Early 1789.
What are the 3 main categories of drugs?
Depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens.
Who first discovered uses of tobacco?
The people of Mesoamerican and South America.
How long did the Prohibition last in 1920?
1920-December 5, 1933
What drug is most prone for people to try in the U.S.?
What cancer is smoking tobacco most associated to?
Lung cancer
How long does it take for alcohol to get a person drunk?
Approximately thirty minutes.
What percentage of U.S. high school students have tried or use marijuana?
47.3%
How many chemicals are utilized in one cigarette?
Approximately 7,000.
What are some long term effects of heavy drinking?
Long-term consequences of excessive drinking may include cardiomyopathy, stroke and sudden cardiac death.
What exactly is a depressant drug and what does it do?
Lowers neurotransmission levels, which is to depress or reduce arousal or stimulation.
How many deaths are associated to tobacco use a year?
Around 480,000.
How many deaths are associated with alcohol per year?
Around 88,000.
How many deaths are associated with drugs in 2017?
77,237