April 4 - 5 Brainscape Flashcards
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Tobacco
Plants with leaves that contain the chemical nicotine
Nicotine
Toxic substance that gives tobacco products their addictive quality
Toxic
Poisonous
Vaping device
A tobacco product that heats tobacco or synthetic nicotine without burning it, producing an aerosol
E-Liquid
A substance made of nicotine and other chemicals; is heated during vaping
Aerosol
Suspension of fine particles or droplets in the air
Dopamine
Chemicals released by the brain that produce feelings of pleasure
Carcinogens
Cancer-causing substances
Tar
Residue produced by burning tobacco; consists of small, thick, sticky particles
Secondhand smoke
Tobacco smoke is released into the environment by people who smoke; other people nearby inhale secondhand smoke
Secondhand aerosol
Aersol is released into the environment by people who vape other people nearby inhale a secondhand aerosol
Thirdhand smoke
Particles and gases left over after someone smokes
Thirdhand aerosol
Particles and gases left over after someone vapes
Substance use disorder
Mental illness in which a person continues using a substance despite negative effects on health and life
Co-occurring disorder
Two or more mental illnesses that occur together
Tolerance
Body’s need for an increased amount of a substance to experience affects once felt with smaller amounts
Dependence
Effects that occurs when the body needs an addictive substance in its system tp function normally or avoid cravings and anxiety
Triggers
Reminders that cause people to feel a strong desire for a substance
Addiction
Physical and psychological need for a substance or behavior
Withdrawal
Unpleasant symptoms that occur when someone with an addiction to a substance tries to stop using that substance
Peer pressure
Influence that people your age or status have on your actions
Public service announcements (PSA)
Media message that supports public health
Nicotine replacement
Smoking cessation technique that involves the use of nicotine gum or the nicotine patch to lessen withdrawal symptoms
Stimulus control
Smoking cessation technique that involves avoiding tempting situations and managing feelings that lead to tobacco use