Cirrhosis
A chronic liver disease often caused by long-standing alcohol addiction.
Inhibitory effect
Alcohol-induced blocking of the brain's self-control and shyness center.
Alcoholism
Habitual, compulsive, long-term heavy drinking.
Tolerance level
Body's resistance to a substance.
Withdrawal
Physical disturbance due to the absence of an addictive substance.
Prescription drugs
Medications sold with a doctor's written order.
Nonprescription drug
Over-the-counter drugs.
FDA/Food and Drug Administration
Agency testing drugs for safety.
Side effects
Reactions to drugs beyond their intended effects.
Caffeine
A stimulant substance.
Stimulants
Drugs speeding up the body's nervous system.
Addiction
Physical/mental need for a substance or dependence.
Depressants
Drugs slowing down the nervous system.
Narcotics
Depressants inducing sleep or pain relief.
Hallucinogen
Drugs causing unreal brain images.
Nicotine
Addictive liquid alkaloid from tobacco.
Tar
Sticky substance from burning tobacco.
Carbon monoxide
Poisonous gas from car engines and tobacco.
Sidestream smoke
Smoke from a burning cigarette end.
Second-hand smoke
Smoke from another person's cigarette.
Mainstream smoke
Smoke inhaled and exhaled by a smoker.
Environmental smoke
Lingering smoke in the air after smoking.
Emphysema
Irreversible disease often caused by smoking.
FAS/Fetal-alcohol syndrome
Alcohol-induced syndrome in babies.
Medicine
Drugs for pain relief, curing diseases, or preventing illnesses.
Drug abuse
Misuse of prescriptions or illegal drugs.
Inhalants
Substances producing a high through fumes.
Morphine/Codine
ex of narcotics
Heroine
an illegal and dangerous drug with extreme withdrawals
PCP/Angel Dust
a hallucinogen
LSD
A hallucinogen
What are 3 results of alcohol abuse?
Cirrhosis, car crashes, wrecked relationships