Tobacco and Vaping - Knowledge Check Flashcards
The toxic substance that gives tobacco products their addictive quality is called _______
Nicotine
What is an e-liquid?
Synthetic nicotine used in vaping devices
The chemical the brain releases in response to nicotine is called _______
Dopamine
TRUE or FALSE: The particles in thirdhand smoke and thirdhand aerosol land and remain on virtually any surface in the area where someone has smoked or vaped
TRUE - can be on furniture, curtains, clothing, hair, carpet, and even dust
Peer pressure is positive if it is respectful and encourages _______ behaviors.
Positive peer pressure encourages healthy behaviors.
Negative peer pressure would lead to unsafe or unhealthy behaviors.
Besides social media and advertisements, what other forms of media expose many young people to tobacco products?
Retail
In movies and in TV shows
TRUE or FALSE: A substance use disorder is NOT considered a mental illness
FALSE - Substance use disorder IS a mental illness that occurs when a person continues consuming a substance regardless of its negative effects
________ describes an increase in how much of a substance the body needs to experience certain effects
Tolerance
What is a physical and psychological need for a given substance or behavior?
Addiction
List four examples of skills a person can use to prevent tobacco use…
- Build healthy relationships
- Manage Stress
- Think critically
- Use refusal skills (change the subject, share your reasons, emphasize health risks, or exit the situation)
What is the goal of a stimulus control?
To avoid triggers and tempting situations that cause the desire to use/abuse tobacco
Which tobacco treatment method involves the use of stress management, relaxation, and coping skills?
Response Substitution
