Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Effects
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Objective
I can analyze the short-term and long-term effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs on the body and mind.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 5:21Vetted channel
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
When smoking cigarettes, tar damages tooth enamel and causes decay, while smoke damages nerve-endings in the nose, causing loss of smell.
- 2
Nicotine in cigarettes causes the release of dopamine and other neurotransmitters, which creates pleasurable sensations and makes smoking highly addictive.
- 3
Quitting smoking can lead to anxiety and depression due to nicotine withdrawal, but nicotine replacement therapy, counseling, and exercise can help smokers stay cigarette-free.
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Practice
12 questions
What is tar, and how does it affect the body according to the video?
How does smoking affect the cilia in the airways and lungs?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe three short-term effects of smoking cigarettes on the body as explained in the video.”
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