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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
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