Alcohol/Nicotine (Vaping)/Marijuana

Question 1

Short and long term effects of alcohol

Answer 1

Potential short-term effects of alcohol include hangover and alcohol poisoning, as well as falls and accidents, conflict, lowered inhibitions and risky behaviours. Long-term alcohol consumption contributes to more than 200 different types of diseases and injury.

Question 2

Short and long term effects of nicotine

Answer 2

Nicotine may also temporarily improve concentration and memory. However, long-term smoking of cigarettes may link to a decline in cognitive ability and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Question 3

Short and long term effects of marijuana

Answer 3

Short-term effects include red eyes, dry mouth and throat, hunger
nausea, vomiting, confusion, anxiety, and paranoia.
Long Term Effects
Slowed brain development and mental illness, throat and lung problems, coughing and
wheezing and increased risk of cancer.

Question 4

What are the laws in australia about alcohol?

Answer 4

No person aged under 18 years can consume alcohol

Question 5

What are the laws in australia about nicotine?

Answer 5

People under 18 years need a prescription to access vapes, where state and territory laws allow, to ensure they get appropriate medical advice and supervision. People who need vapes with a higher concentration of nicotine than 20 mg/mL also need a prescription, regardless of their age.

Question 6

What are the laws in australia about marijuana?

Answer 6

It is illegal to use, have, grow or sell cannabis in most states and territories in Australia