Tobacco, Alcohol and Marijuana Flashcards
(24 cards)
How many chemicals are found in tobacco smoke?
4000
How many cancer causing chemicals are found in one puff of tobacco smoke?
43
What are three reasons a person should not smoke?
- They can get cancer
- They can have trouble breathing
- They can permanently damage organs
What are three effects nicotine has on the body?
- Stomach ulcer
- Makes you want more
- Increases blood pressure
How does tar affect the body?
- Difficulty breathing
- Damaged alveoli
Why is carbon monoxide so bad?
Prevents oxygen from getting to the body
What are three effects chewing tobacco has on the body?
Cancer of the mouth. gums. and voice box
What are three ways alcohol can affect people differently?
- How fast you drink
- Your size
- Your gender
What are three signs of an alcoholic?
- Being drunk often
- Experiencing blackouts
- Making excuses for drinking
What is alcoholism?
An illness caused by a physical and emotional need for alcohol
What are the four main organisms affected by alcohol?
Brain, stomach, liver, heart
What are two effects alcohol has on the brain?
- Impairs judgement
- Loss of memory
What are two effects alcohol has on the liver?
- Liver poisoning
- Liver Cancer
What are two effects alcohol has on the stomach?
- Vomiting
- Stomach cancer
What are two effects alcohol has on the heart?
- False sense of warmth
- High blood pressure
What are two ways advertisers try to influence people to buy and drink alcohol?
- Putting people having fun in their ads
- Putting attractive images in their ads
What are three reasons young people drink alcohol?
- To feel mature
- To fit in
- Peer pressure
What is the name of the plant where marijuana comes from?
Cannabis
What are three physical effects of marijuana?
- Lowers body temperature
- Increases appetite
- Damages respiratory system
What type of drug is marijuana?
A hallucinogen
What do hallucinogens do to the body?
Alter your senses
What are three mental effects of marijuana?
- Loss of willpower
- Paranoia
- Loss of memory
What are at least two reasons why a person should not drive while under the influence of marijuana?
- Impairs judgement
- Impairs perception of distance
What are three ways marijuana can be taken?
- Smoke it
- Eat it
- Drink it
