Ch 11 and 12 Flashcards
Why is a fetus exposed to chemicals (nicotine) during pregnancy
A placenta doesn’t filter out chemicals
E-cigs are harm reduction which may be
Less harmful than smoking
High blood pressure and carbon monoxide in the blood cause smokers to have more
Heart diseases/attacks
A substance that causes physical dependence is called a _____ substance
An addictive
Data on e-cigs is
Going to take a while
An ethical challenge
Inconsistent and too many variables
E- cigs were originally created to
Help smokers quit and allow smokers to get nicotine anytime they craved it
The average number of quitting attempts for most smokers is
7-12 attempts
Marijuana is know as
A depressant and mild hallucinogen
What type of drug is heroin
Not a stimulant
What is not a symptom of marijuana
-insomnia
What drug causes a high that lasts over 12 hours
Methamphetamine
Drugs that come from plant/natural sources
Marijuana
Heroin
Cocaine
Marijuana
Dried flowers and leaves from the plant cannibis sativa. Active ingredient is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)