Caffeine
Name 3 drinks that commonly have caffeine:
Coffee, Tea, Pop, Energy Drinks
What type of drug in alcohol?
A depressant.
What is the addictive chemical found in cigarettes?
Nicotine
True or false: Even vapes with no nicotine can harm your lungs.
True: Though not nearly as bad for you, even vapes without nicotine have harmful chemicals.
What is the name of the feelings of headache, nausea, dehydration, weakness, muscle ashes, dizziness, sweating the day after drinking an excess of alcohol.
What is a common symptom of caffeine withdraw?
Headaches
What is the legal drinking age in Canada?
19 in most provinces, 18 in Alberta, Quebec and Manitoba.
Why were vapes originally created?
To help people quit smoking.
What is more addicting: Alcohol or marijuana?
Alcohol
What is the name of the plant that nicotine comes from?
Tobacco plant
What type of drug is caffeine?
A stimulant.
What organ is the most effected from consuming alcohol?
The liver
What is the name for the lung disease that damages the bronchioles (tiny airways in the lungs) and makes it harder to breathe. This is commonly caused by vaping.
Pop-corn lung
Name some side effects from vaping:
Couching, wheezing, reduced lung capacity, eye irritation, headaches, irritated skin/acne, gum and teeth damage, reduced immune function, risk of collapsed lung.
What is it called when someone is experiencing flu-like symptoms (fever, headache sweating, nausea, vomiting, vertigo) after stopping the use of a substance that they are addicted to.
Withdraw
What is the main effect caffeine has on the body?
It makes you feel like you have more energy by increasing heart rate and alertness.
What is binge drinking?
Drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short time, leading to dangerous effects.
What organ is the most effected from smoking?
The lungs.
The heart as well from high blood pressure.
What is the difference between an addiction and a habit?
Addiction is when you aren't able to stop something even when you know its harming you and interfering with your everyday life.
A habit is when you do something subconsciously (without thinking about it.) It can be something good or bad, that is part of your routine.
What is the term for the smoke exhaled from a tobacco smokers mouth. (It is dangerous to breathe.)
Second-hand smoke
What are some risks associated with caffeine consumption?
It can make it hard to fall asleep or lower quality sleep.
You can become dependent on it.
It can cause or increase anxiety.
Some beverages with caffeine also have a lot of sugar.
What are some effects alcohol has on the body?
Slows reaction time, impairs judgement, increases emotions, lowers coordination, increases blood pressure, dehydration, weakened immune system, can disrupt your sleep and lowers sleep quality.
What are some activities that could be impacted negatively from smoking.
Walking, playing sports, singing, laughing, playing an instrument with your mouth, dancing, etc.
Smoking reduces your lung capacity and makes it more difficult on your lungs to do anything.
Name some side effects of smoking marijuana while your brain is still developing:
Cognitive (brain) problems, such as problems with attention, concentration, problem-solving, learning, and memory. Reduced coordination and reaction time.
Why is nicotine especially bad for young people?
It can harm brains that are still developing, impacting things like: ability to learn, mood and motivation, behavior control- this damage/change is irreversible.