Health Final Prep D4

Depressant

a drug that slows the central nervous system

Binge Drinking

drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting

Alcohol Poisoning

a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose

Alcoholism

a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol

Psychological Dependence

a condition in which a person believes that a drug is needed in order to feel good or to function normally

Physiological Dependence

a condition in which the user has a chemical need for a drug

Alcohol Abuse

using alcohol in ways that are unhealthy, illegal, or both

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

the amount of alcohol in a person's blood, expressed as a percentage

Recovery

the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life

Substance Abuse

any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for nonmedical purposes

Illegal Drugs

chemical substances that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell

Illicit Drug Use

the use or sale of any substance that is illegal or otherwise not permitted

Addiction

a physiological or psychological dependence on a drug