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Nicotine
the highly addictive drug found in tobacco leaves
Stimulant
a drug that increases the action of the central nervous systems, heart, and other organs and “speeds up“ the body
Carcinogen
a substance that causes cancer
Carbon monoxide
a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas
Cilia
small, hairlike branches within the lung that move foreign particles out
Alveoli
air sacs in the lungs that allow for gaseous exchange
Ethanol
the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
Fermentation
the chemical action of yeast on sugars
Isopropyl alcohol
the alcohol in rubbing alcohol to treat wounds
Depressant
a drug that slows down the central nervous system
Metabolism
the process by which the body breaks down substances
Diuretic
something that makes you want to pee
Intoxication
the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced
Blood alcohol concentration or BAC
the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood, expressed as a percentage
Alcohol abuse
the excessive use of alcohol
Binge drinking
drinking 5 or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting
Alcohol poisoning
a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose
Fetal alcohol syndrome or FAS
a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems
Alcoholism
a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on alcoholic drinks
Alcoholic
an addict who is dependent on alcohol
hookahs have…
increased tar and carbon monoxide
At what point is someone's BAC legally intoxicated?
0.08%
Short term alcohol effects
changes in brain chemistry
increased respiration and heart rate
dulled taste buds and reduced appetite
bad breath and smelly hair, clothes, and skin
"What is the odorless gas in tobacco smoke that causes shortness of breath?"
carbon monoxide
"What is the term for someone to experience negative effects from stopping substances?"
withdrawal
"If a bottle of liquor claims to be 60 proof, what is the percent of alcohol by volume?"
30% alcohol
"What is the primary cancer causing agent in tobacco?"
tar
"What is the drug found in maurjuana?"
THC
"the term for when repeated use no longer gives the desired effect?"
tolerance
"Name a specific effect that alcohol has on the liver?"
fatty liver
"What type of drug is nicotine?"
stimulant
"What are the 2 fastest methods of taking drugs?
injection & inhalation
"T or F, once someone is sober for years they are no longer an addict"
False
"When someone is intoxicated, what is the only way to get sober?
time
"What is the number one cause of preventable disease and death in america?"
smoking
"What are the 3 gateway drugs?"
alcohol, maurjuana, and tobacco
"What is the age range someone is most likely to get addicted?"
teens to early twenties
"What is the type of alcohol not meant for human consumption?"
isopropyl
"What is the legal age of using maurjuana in michigan?"
21
"What does otc stand for?"
over the counter
"What is the term for alcohol related birth defects?"
fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
"Which one has more alcohol in it, 1.25 ounces of liquor or 4 ounces of wine?"
same
"What type of drug is morphine?"
an opiod
"What is the term for when someone consumes five or more alcoholic beverages in one sitting?"
binge-drinking
"What are the two quickest ways of consumption for drugs to affect your body?"
inhaling and injecting
"What is the second stage of alcoholism?"
dependence
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