Tobacco is a stimulant

Tobacco is a Tobacco is a stimulant.stimulant.

Why do people smoke?

At what age do mostsmokers start?

American Tobacco Company also known as Lorillard sells an eCigarette called Blu.

Altria (Phillip Morris) makers of Copenhagen, Marlboro, Skoalhas come out with an eCigarette called MarkTen.

RJ Reynolds, the second-largest U.S. tobacco company – makers of Camel, Kool and Kodiak has come out with an eCigarette called Vuse.

The cartridge holds a liquid carbohydrate called glycerin mixed with nicotine.

Purchase/Possession of Tobacco Products by Minors

A minor is guilty of a summary offense if they purchases or attempt to purchase a tobacco product; or falsely represents to be 18 years of age for the purpose of purchasing or receiving a tobacco product. A minor who

violates this law shall be sentenced / assigned to any of the following:

> 75 hours of community service

> Attendance at Tobacco Education Program

> Fined up to $200

> 30-day Suspension of Driver’s License

Does not apply to minors used to test compliance.18 PA. CONS. STAT. § 6305 (2002)

Is being a non-smoker thenorm or the exception?

Who’s more anti-smoking?Adults or teens?

United States

Are the US smokingrates higher or lowerthan the rest of theworld?

Why are tobacco ads legal?

Why don't they just ban them?

How do tobacco companiesmarket their product?

Why do tobaccocompanies putwarning labelson their products?

Why do tobacco companies promote quitting smoking?

Alcohol

Alcohol Alcohol is a depressant.is a depressant.

Nearly half of peopleNearly half of people

who start drinkingwho start drinking

before age 13 willbefore age 13 will

develop a seriousdevelop a serious

problem with alcohol.problem with alcohol.

Each year, approximately 5,000 people

under the age of 21 die as a result of

underage drinking.

This includes about 1,900 deaths from

car accidents, 1,600 homicides, 300

suicides, and hundreds of other deaths

due to accidents like falls, burns and

drowning.

For eachFor each “just say no”“just say no” public public service announcement …service announcement …teensteens see 50 beer commercials. see 50 beer commercials.

The Story Behind the Study on Underage Drinking Brewing ControversyThe Story Behind the Study on Underage Drinking Brewing Controversy..

2007. Hamilton, W.J. President of MADD. 2007. Hamilton, W.J. President of MADD.

PHYSICAL EFFECTS

depress slow vital activities; sedate

sedate tranquilize

stimulant starts, quickens action

dilate opposite of constrict

diuretic increases urine production

inhibit restrain

judgment ability to make a decision

impaired weakened, poorly functioning

intoxicated drunk, exhilarated

• ALCOHOL carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

• ETHANOL (ethyl alcohol) fermented/distilled from plants

• ISOPROPYL rubbing alcohol 70%

• DENATURED poisonous

• FERMENT to cause an action or change

• DISTILLED evaporation; condensation of a liquid

• LAWS

• Prohibition 18th Amendment (21st repealed it)

• Underage Drinking purchase, possess, consume, transport

• DUI .02 for teens .08 if over 21

• BAC or BAL Blood Alcohol Concentration/Level

• Zero Tolerance .0001 BAC is illegal

• Implied Consent “it goes without saying” and “allow”

Isopropyl alcohol Rubbing alcohol. Highly toxic when taken internally .Not always colorless.Flammable / Volatile. Slightly bitter taste – NOT SAFE TO DRINK.

Methyl alcoholFormed through the distillation of wood.

Methanol is extremely poisonous.

Absolute alcohol (ethanol) freezes at minus 173 ° F (114 °C)

Alcoholic drinks freeze between 32 °F and minus 173 °F Depends on amt of alcohol.

Ethyl Alcohol(3 – 40 percent Ethanol)

Distilled vapors of fermented or heated plants such as grains, fruits, etc.

Effects of Alcohol on Body

Initial amounts … • Reduced Tension• Reduced Inhibitions• Reduced Coordination - all of which put a person at risk.• Slower Reaction Times• Reduced Ability to Think Clearly

Larger doses … • Unable to remain conscientious.• Unable to discern sights, sounds; motives. • Unable to be assertive. - all of which put a person at

risk.• Unable to physically move.• Become unconscious.

Binge drinking brings on effects quicker; can lead to alcohol poisoning.

LONG TERM EFFECTS:A teen’s brain and body are still developing - damage will affect the rest of their life.More teens are killed by alcohol … than by all illegal drugs combined.

Path of Alcohol.1. Alcohol enters body.

2. Goes to stomach .

3. Enters blood through walls of the small intestine.

After it gets into blood … it’s called “blood alcohol”.

4. Heart pumps blood to body.

5. When alcohol reaches the brain it effects brain cell’s synapses.

6. The liver changes “blood-alcohol” into water, carbon dioxide and carbohydrates … at a rate of about ½ ounce of alcohol per hour.

What affects our brain … affects our body.

All drugs act onthe brain at thesame place …

The spacebetween nervecells.

Alcohol is a depressant thatinterferes with the brain’s communication pathways making it harder to think clearly and move effectively.

It also changes a person’s mood and behavior.

The damage it does now can impact the rest of your life.

Drug can block brain chemicals or increase their production.

.

What is the What’s a field Zero sobriety test?ToleranceLaw?

One field-sobriety test is

the Gaze-Nystagmus Test.

Nystagmus is the

involuntary, erratic side-

to-side movement of the

eye that occurs when the

eyes are turned fully to the

left or right.

It reveals control of the

eyes. It’s used to

determine if a driver is

intoxicated.

IT’S AGAINST THE LAW FORANYONE UNDER THEAGE OF 21 TO …

A. CONSUME

B. POSSESS

C. TRANSPORT

D. ALL OF THE ABOVE

WHEN ARRESTING YOU FORUNDERAGE DRINKING, THEPOLICE …

A. NEED PERMISSION FROM YOUR PARENTS.B. MAY NOT NOTIFY YOUR PARENTS.C. LET YOU GO WITH PARENT’S PERMISSION.D. WILL HAVE DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENDED.

For those 21 and over …DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI)is if BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL isequal to or greater than …

A. .10%

B. .08%

C. .02%

Parental consent to conducttests for determining BloodAlcohol Levels is …

A. REQUIRED FROM BOTH PARENTS.

B. NOT REQUIRED.

C. REQUIRED FOR PEOPLE UNDER 18 YEARS OLD

D. REQUIRED FROM ONLY ONE PARENT.

If the police require a blood, breathor urine test the person …

A. MUST TAKE THE TEST.B. MAY REFUSE IF UNDERAGE.C. MUST SIGN A CONSENT FORM.D. MAY CHOOSE THE TEST YOU PREFER.

If any driver refuses to take a breath,blood, or urine test they …

A. CAN’T BE CHARGED WITH A CRIME BECAUSE THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE.

B. DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENDED FOR A YEAR.

C. ARE IMMEDIATELY BE FOUND GUILTY OF DUI

If a driver under 21 is stopped forsuspicion of DUI and they refuse totake a Blood Alcohol Test the resultwill be …

A. A SENTENCE OF ONE DAY IN JAIL.

B. LICENSE SUSPENDED, FINED and COMMUNITY SERVICE

C. MANDATED DRUG COUNSELING TREATMENT

C. ALL OF THE ABOVE

REVIEW

CATEGORIES (Effects)

Narcotics, Stimulants, Depressants, Hallucinogens, Cannabis

SCHEDULED DRUGS (Restrictions)

Schedule I No accepted medical use. Marijuana, Heroin, LSD, Ecstasy, Khat

Schedule II Mostly for surgery. Hospital or hospice care. H Morphine, Laudanum, Oxycontin, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, PCP

Schedule III Prescription required. Anabolic steroids, Tylenol with codeine, Paregorics

Schedule IV & V Prescriptions required. Multiple refills allowed. Sleeping pills, cough syrups

HELPFUL WORDS SCIENCE

ALCOHOL carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

ETHANOL (ethyl alcohol) fermented / distilled from plants

ISOPROPYL rubbing alcohol 70%

DENATURED poisonous

FERMENT to cause an action or change

DISTILLED evaporation; condensation of a liquid

LAWS

Prohibition 18th Amendment (21st repealed it)

Underage Drinking purchase, possess, consume, transport

DUI .02 for teens .08 if over 21

BAC or BAL Blood Alcohol Concentration/Level

Zero Tolerance .0001 BAC is illegal

Implied Consent “it goes without saying” and “allow”

PHYSICAL and SOCIAL EFFECTS

depress slow vital activities; sedate

sedate tranquilize

stimulant starts, quickens action

dilate opposite of constrict

diuretic increases urine production

inhibit restrain

judgment ability to make a decision

impaired weakened, poorly functioning

intoxicated drunk, exhilarated

Abuse Used for purposes other than intended for.

Misuse Used as intended but not following instructions.

Addiction Constant behavior causes negative effects.

Dependence Physical or mental need.

Tolerance Larger doses required to achieve same effect.

Overdose Taking a poisonous amount.

Withdrawal Physical or mental pain after stopping.

GATEWAY entrance passage

PEER person equal in abilities, age, status

DEFY to challenge or resist power

BINGE excessive indulgence, a “spree”

DENY refusal to recognize or acknowledge

ENABLE to assist or allow

INTERVENE to come between

• Abuse Used for purposes other than intended for.

• Misuse Used as intended but not following instructions.

• Tolerance Larger doses required to achieve same effect.

• Overdose Taking a toxic amount or combination.

• Toxic Poisonous

• Pulmonary Aspiration Inhaling Fluid

• Dependence Physical or mental need.

• Addiction Constant behavior causes negative effects.

• Withdrawal Physical or mental pain after stopping.