Effects of Tobacco, Alcohol, and First Aid Procedures

Short-term effects of tobacco use

Increased heart rate, bad breath, and reduced sense of taste.

Long-term effects of tobacco use

Lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, and heart disease.

Effect of a parent smoking on children

Children may suffer from respiratory problems and increased risk of smoking.

Contributing factors to reduced teen tobacco use

Education campaigns and laws restricting tobacco sales to minors.

Time period when 90% of adults began smoking

During their teenage years.

Way to protect from environmental tobacco smoke

Eliminate exposure to tobacco smoke entirely.

Effects of alcohol on the Central Nervous System

Slowed brain function, impaired judgment, and loss of coordination.

Dangers of using illegal drugs

Addiction, overdose, and damage to internal organs.

Use of CPR

When someone is unresponsive and not breathing.

First aid for minor (first degree) burn

Cool the burn with water, cover with a clean cloth, and avoid breaking blisters.

Universal precautions in first aid

Wear gloves and wash hands after providing care.

Need for an emergency survival kit

During natural disasters, power outages, or emergencies where help may be delayed.

P.R.I.C.E. procedure

Protect, Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate; used for treating minor injuries like sprains.

First aid for choking

Perform the Heimlich maneuver if the person cannot breathe or speak.

First aid for animal bite

Wash the wound, apply antiseptic, and seek medical attention.

First aid for bone fracture

Immobilize the area and seek emergency medical help.

First aid for sprained ankle

Rest, apply ice, compress with a bandage, and elevate the ankle.

First aid for swallowed household cleanser

Call Poison Control, avoid inducing vomiting, and seek immediate medical help.

Mediation

A process in which a neutral third party helps people resolve a conflict peacefully.

Violence

The use of physical force to harm someone or something.

Date Rape

Sexual assault by someone the victim knows socially or is dating.

Type I Diabetes

A chronic condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin.

Type II Diabetes

A condition where the body does not use insulin properly.

Anaphylaxis

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

Food Intolerance

Difficulty digesting certain foods, not involving the immune system.

Food Poisoning

Illness caused by consuming contaminated food.

Foodborne Illness

A disease transmitted to people through food.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A number calculated from a person's height and weight to assess body fat.

Opiate

A drug derived from the opium poppy used to relieve pain.

Codeine

A prescription opiate used to treat mild to moderate pain.

Rohypnol

A powerful sedative known as a 'date rape' drug.

Morphine

A strong opiate pain reliever often used in hospitals.

Ketamine

A drug used for anesthesia that can cause hallucinations.

Lactose Intolerance

The inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk.

Celiac Disease

An autoimmune disorder where gluten damages the small intestine.

Nicotine

An addictive stimulant found in tobacco products.

Carcinogen

A substance capable of causing cancer.

Nicotine Withdrawal

Symptoms experienced when a person stops using nicotine.

Mainstream Smoke

Smoke exhaled by a smoker.

Sidestream Smoke

Smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, cigar, or pipe.

Sobriety

The state of not being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Detoxification

The process of removing toxic substances from the body.

Alcoholism

A disease characterized by a strong craving for alcohol and inability to stop drinking.

Intoxication

The state of being poisoned by alcohol or another substance.

Substance Abuse

The misuse of drugs or alcohol in a harmful way.

Designer Drugs

Synthetic drugs made to mimic the effects of other drugs.

Stimulant Drugs

Increase the activity of the central nervous system.

Depressants

Drugs that slow down the activity of the brain and body.