Substance Abuse

drug

chemical substance that affects body and mind

snuff

smokeless tobacco like dip or chew

BAC

amount of alcohol in bloodstream

Psychological Dependence

wanting more without withdrawal symptoms

stimulant

raises body temp, HR, blood pressure (HIGH to LOW)

Depressant

addictive, relief, slow down body

hallucinogen

illegal, disrupts reality

trip

the experience from a hallucinogen (8-10 hrs)

flashback

the feeling of being on a hallucinogen without being on it

THC

mind altering drug found in marijuana- creates high

absorption

passes alcohol from organs to bloodstream

Ecstacy

found illegal at parties, stimulant/hallucinogen, affects temp behavior and memory

drug abuse

intentional and illegal

drug misuse

not intentional

withdrawal

unpleasant feelings from substance

carbon monoxide

in tobacco smoke, toxic

oxidation

alcohol to water and CO2 by liver (1drink/hr)

proof

measures strength of alcohol (doubles %)

path of alcohol

mouth, stomach, small intestine, bloodstream, liver, brain

small intestine

80% of alcohol in bloodstream

liver

oxidizes alcohol at one drink (1/2 oz per hr)

factors determining rate of alcohol

weight, how much, how fast

inhalants

poisonous fumes huffed- cause breathing problems, spasms, brain damage (glue)

opiods

cheap, can smoke, prescribed with severe pain, addictive (fentanyl)

effects of marijuana

increases HR, lung damage, mood change, Dependence, memory

medical marijuana

relieves pain, improves hunger, helps epilepsy

CBD

non-hallucinogenic, helps stress

why steroids?

impress, insecure, strength

steroids

addiction, mood swings

male: breast tissue, high voice

female: deep voice, baldness