9 Questions
What is the primary reason why cigarettes and alcohol are considered gateway drugs?
They lead to the consumption of more dangerous substances.
Which of the following is NOT a danger associated with cigarette smoking mentioned in the text?
Hair loss
What is the classification given by the EPA to secondhand smoke from cigarettes?
Group A carcinogen
Which type of alcohol mentioned in the text is considered poisonous?
Methanol
What impact does nicotine in tobacco products have on the central nervous system?
It stimulates the central nervous system.
Which legislation regulates tobacco production, distribution, and use in the Philippines?
Republic Act 9211
Why is alcohol considered a depressant?
It slows down the body's systems.
What is the percentage of adult deaths globally attributable to tobacco smoking?
$10%$
'Shabu' is referred to as which type of substance in the text?
Narcotic drug
Study Notes
- Cigarettes and alcohol are considered gateway drugs that can lead to more dangerous substances like marijuana and Shabu.
- Two out of five Filipino teenagers aged 13 to 15 smoke cigarettes, leading to tobacco-related deaths.
- Tobacco smoking is the second leading cause of death globally, responsible for 1 in 10 adult deaths.
- Nicotine in tobacco products is a poisonous stimulant that affects the central nervous system.
- Secondhand smoke from cigarettes is classified as a group A carcinogen by the EPA, causing various health issues.
- Dangers of cigarette smoking include high blood pressure, heart disease, body odor, bad breath, bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, asthma, and cancer.
- Republic Act 9211 regulates tobacco production, distribution, and use with strict smoking bans in public places, age restrictions, and prohibited sales near schools.- Smoking is prohibited in public buildings, enclosed public places, public vehicles, and outside designated smoking areas.
- Alcohol is a colorless bitter substance consumed by humans, primarily from fermented plants.
- There are three types of alcohol: isopropyl, methanol (poisonous), and ethanol (beverage alcohol).
- Alcohol is considered a drug that affects physical and emotional states, as it is a depressant that slows down the body's systems.
- Consuming alcohol has various effects including irritation of the mouth, throat, and stomach, dehydration, loss of balance, impaired speech, hangovers, nausea, intoxication, and blood alcohol concentration levels leading to brain damage and death.
Explore the risks associated with cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption, including health issues, regulations, and effects on the body. Learn about the impact of tobacco-related deaths, secondhand smoke, and the various dangers of consuming alcohol.
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