Addiction Knowt

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