April 4-5 Brainscape - Nathan L Period 2 Flashcards
Tobacco Products
Tobacco
Plant with leaves that contain the chemical nicotine
Nicotine
Toxic substance that gives tobacco products their addictive quality
Toxic
Poisonous
Vaping Device
Tobacco product that heats tobacco or synthetic nicotine without burning it, producing an aerosol
E-liquid
Substance made of nicotine and other chemicals; is heated during vaping
Aerosol
Suspension of fine particles or droplets in the air
Dopamine
Chemical released by the brain that produces feelings of pleasure
Carcinogens
Cancer-causing substances
Tar
Residue produced by burning tobacco; consists of small, thick, sticky particles
Secondhand Smoke
Tobacco smoke released into the environment by people who smoke; other people nearby inhale secondhand smoke
Thirdhand Smoke
Particles and gases left over after someone smokes
Thirdhand aerosol
Particles and gases left over after someone vapes
Peer Pressure
Influence that people your age or status have on your actions
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