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What kind of a drug is caffeine?
What kind of a drug is caffeine?
Name 2 effects of a stimulant on the body.
Name 2 effects of a stimulant on the body.
Speed up messages sent through the body and intense feelings of happiness.
Name 2 harmful chemicals found in tobacco from secondhand smoke (besides nicotine).
Name 2 harmful chemicals found in tobacco from secondhand smoke (besides nicotine).
Lead and arsenic.
List three negative almost immediate effects of the use of tobacco.
List three negative almost immediate effects of the use of tobacco.
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What techniques do tobacco companies use to encourage smoking?
What techniques do tobacco companies use to encourage smoking?
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What is the number one preventable cause of death among humans?
What is the number one preventable cause of death among humans?
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Name 2 effects of chewing tobacco.
Name 2 effects of chewing tobacco.
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What is leukoplakia?
What is leukoplakia?
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What is it called when the use of so much drug causes coma or death?
What is it called when the use of so much drug causes coma or death?
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Secondhand smoke comes from what two sources?
Secondhand smoke comes from what two sources?
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How many cigarettes does one can of chewing tobacco equal in terms of nicotine?
How many cigarettes does one can of chewing tobacco equal in terms of nicotine?
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Name 4 ways drugs can be taken.
Name 4 ways drugs can be taken.
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If you don't smoke by this age, you most likely won't start?
If you don't smoke by this age, you most likely won't start?
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Why are meth labs environmentally dangerous?
Why are meth labs environmentally dangerous?
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What kind of drug is alcohol?
What kind of drug is alcohol?
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Name 2 effects that a depressant has on your body.
Name 2 effects that a depressant has on your body.
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True or False: Black coffee, fresh air, exercise, and cold showers help one become sober.
True or False: Black coffee, fresh air, exercise, and cold showers help one become sober.
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What is an over-the-counter drug?
What is an over-the-counter drug?
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What is a prescription drug?
What is a prescription drug?
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What kind of drug is nicotine?
What kind of drug is nicotine?
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What is a carcinogen?
What is a carcinogen?
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What are cilia?
What are cilia?
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True or False: If I stop smoking, the cilia will grow back and continue.
True or False: If I stop smoking, the cilia will grow back and continue.
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Study Notes
Caffeine and Stimulants
- Caffeine is classified as a stimulant.
- Stimulants accelerate the transmission of messages in the body and induce intense feelings of happiness.
Tobacco and Its Effects
- Harmful chemicals in tobacco, aside from nicotine, include lead and arsenic.
- Immediate negative effects of tobacco use:
- Coughing
- Eye irritation
- Bad breath
- Tobacco companies use tactics that associate smoking with happiness and excitement to attract users.
Health Risks Associated with Smoking
- Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death globally.
- Chewing tobacco leads to:
- Bad breath
- Blackened teeth and increased tooth decay.
Oral Health and Drug Overdose
- Leukoplakia refers to thickened white patches in the mouth, often linked to tobacco use.
- Overdosing is defined as the excessive use of a drug that can result in coma or death.
Secondhand Smoke and Smoking Statistics
- Secondhand smoke originates from two main sources:
- Smoke emitted from a lit cigarette
- Exhaled smoke from the smoker
- One can of chewing tobacco is equivalent to the nicotine in approximately 80 cigarettes.
Methods of Drug Administration
- Drugs can be consumed in various forms including:
- Smoking
- Chewing
- Swallowing pills
- Snorting
- Most individuals who do not smoke by the age of 19 are unlikely to start.
Environmental and Substance Classifications
- Meth labs pose environmental dangers by releasing harmful chemicals into the air.
- Alcohol is categorized as a depressant, which numbs and relaxes the body.
Misconceptions About Sobriety
- It is false that black coffee, fresh air, exercise, and cold showers effectively aid in becoming sober.
Drug Classifications
- Over-the-counter drugs can be purchased without a doctor’s prescription.
- Prescription drugs require a written order from a doctor and can only be acquired at a pharmacy.
- Nicotine is also classified as a stimulant.
Carcinogens and Cellular Structure
- A carcinogen is defined as a substance that causes cancer.
- Cilia are tiny hair-like structures that move cells or propel substances past cells.
Smoking Cessation
- If an individual stops smoking, the cilia in their respiratory system may eventually regenerate and regain function.
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Description
This quiz explores the effects of caffeine and tobacco on health. It covers the classification of caffeine as a stimulant, the harmful substances in tobacco, and the health risks associated with smoking. Additionally, it discusses secondhand smoke and other oral health concerns related to tobacco use.
