Studied by 2 peoplenicotine
an addictive, toxic substance present in tobacco products
electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS)
a type of smokeless tobacco
physical dependence
when the body relies on a certain amount of a substance to function “normally”
nicotine replacement treatment
a method of battling addiction in which tobacco users gradually reduce their nicotine consumption
stimulus control
technique of avoiding situations that lead to tobacco
makeup of tobacco products and its smoke
tar, nicotine, carcinogens, carbon monoxide
how does the inhalation of carbon monoxide affect the body?
it’s a poisonous gas that interferes with blood cells carrying oxygen. this reduces the amount of oxygen in the heart
how does tobacco affect the cardiovascular system?
causes blood vessels to narrow, increases breathing and heart rates, makes the heart work harder (this can lead to risk of heart attack or stroke)
how many states have laws banning smoking in public areas?
28 states
how many stages of substance abuse are there and which stage does regular use begin?
experimentation- to try it
regular use- develops regular use and habits
tolerance- needs more and more of a substance to achieve the same effects
dependence/addiction- user relies on the substance to feel “normal”
what is the difference between smokeless tobacco and cigarettes/vapes?
smokeless is chewing, not lighting something to inhale it
how does lung cancer form?
when abnormal cells in one or both lungs grow rapidly and form a mass of cells (tumor)
reasons teens start smoking
parental attitudes, culture norms, trends in media, friends/peers
are e-cigarettes/vapes a safe alternative to smokeless substance?
no, they all still contain nicotine which are addictive and harm the body
cerebellum
part of brain, controls movement and balance
blood alcohol concentration
the percentage of alcohol that is present in a person’s blood
medulla
controls automatic functions the body such a breathing and consciousness
detoxification
a necessary step in defeating addiction that means complete withdrawal from a substance may cause intense anxiety, tremors, hallucinations
alcohol anonymous (AA)
self help program for alcohol abuse. 12-step program
support groups for family members of alcoholics
AL-anon and alateen
effect and part of brain alcohol disrupts
medulla: sleepiness, slow breathing, low body temp.
cerebellum: difficulty walking, no coordination of body movement, increased sexual arousal (decrease ability to preform)
why does alcohol cause dehydration?
hangovers, excessive sweating by 4x which means loss of liquid
how does alcohol cause irritation in the stomach?
increases amount of stomach acid
2 charges suspending license because of alcohol
DUI an DWI
BAC illegally impaired?
.08
large, regular consumption of alcohol can lead to what?
neurological problems such as dementia, stroke, and memory problems
factors leading to alcohol abuse
biological, genetic, environmental factors
what affects a person’s BAC
level of alcohol in blood, gender, weight, food eaten, ethnicity
symptoms seen in a baby with fetal alcohol syndrome
decreased muscle tone, poor coordination, delayed development, heart/facial defects
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