Alchohol Tobacco and Other Drugs

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Addictive Drug

Substance causing physiological or psychological dependence

Alcohol metabolism

Liver breaks down alcohol in the bloodstream

Alcohol Poisoning

Severe reaction to alcohol overdose

Alcoholism

Physical or psychological dependence on alcohol

Alveoli Destruction

Tar kills lung alveoli, impairs oxygen exchange

Antagonism

One drug counteracts or inhibits the effects of another

BAC

Blood Alcohol Concentration, measures alcohol in blood

Binge Drinking

Consuming 5+ drinks in one sitting

Cannabis

THC-containing mixture with stimulant, depressant, and hallucinogenic effects

Carcinogens

Substances causing cancer

Cilia Damage

Tar destroys lung cilia, affecting breathing

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Coronary Heart Disease

Heart condition due to narrowed arteries

Cycle of Addiction

Repetitive pattern of behavior leading to compulsive drug use

Depressant

Alcohol slows the central nervous system

Depressants

Drugs that slow brain function, inducing relaxation and calmness

Drug Abuse

Compulsive drug use despite harmful consequences

Drug Definition

Chemical causing body/mind changes

Drug Interactions

Effects when two or more drugs interact, leading to unexpected outcomes

Drugs, Alcohol, and the Brain

Substances affecting brain's reward system and leading to addiction

Emphysema

Lung condition causing shortness of breath

Fermentation

Yeast's chemical action on sugars

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Alcohol-related birth defects causing physical and mental issues

Hallucinogens

Drugs altering perception, mood, and cognitive processes

Intoxication

Body poisoned by alcohol, impairs control

Metabolism

Body's breakdown process of substances

Misuse

Using medication improperly, including taking more than prescribed

Nicotine

Addictive drug in tobacco

Opioids

Painkillers causing pain relief, euphoria, and relaxation

OTC

Over the counter medication for legal use without prescription

Prescription Drugs

Medication requiring specific instructions and a doctor's prescription

Psychoactive

Substance affecting the nervous system and altering behavior

Secondhand Smoke

Inhaling smoke from others' tobacco

Stimulant

Drug that boosts central nervous system activity

Stimulants

Drugs increasing alertness, confidence, and energy levels

Stimulants and Depressants

Types of drugs inducing alertness or relaxation

Stroke

Brain blood supply interruption

Substance Addiction

Chronic condition of compulsive substance use despite negative outcomes

Synergism

Enhanced effect when multiple drugs are combined

Tar

Thick fluid from burning tobacco, harmful to lungs

Tobacco Usage

Smoked in cigarettes, pipes, cigars, vapes; also smokeless

Tolerance

Body's adaptation to a drug, requiring larger doses for the same effect

Withdrawal

Physical and psychological symptoms when stopping drug use