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15 Cards in this Set
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nicotine- an addictive, or habit forming drug found in tobacco |
tar- a thick, dark liquid that forms when tobacco burns |
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carbon monoxide- a colorless, odorless, poisonous produced when tobacco burns |
respiratory system-the organs that supply your blood w/ oxygen |
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problems of the respiratory system- asthma, cold/flu, emphysema, lung cancer, tongue and mouth cancer, pneumonia, tuberculosis |
addiction- a mental or physical need for a drug or other substance |
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withdrawal- the unpleasant symptoms that someone experiences when he/she stops using an addictive substance |
psychological dependence- a person's belief that he/she needs a drug to feel good or function normally |
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physical dependence- addiction in which the body develops a chemical need for a drug |
second hand smoke- air that has been contaminated my tobacco smoke |
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alcohol- a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains |
intoxication- a person's mental and physical abilities that have been impaired by alcohol |
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blood alcohol content (BAC)- measure of the amount of alcohol present in a person's blood |
alcohol poisoning- a dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short time period |
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fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)- a group of alcohol related birth defects that include both mental and physical problems |
cirrhosis- a disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver |
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binge drinking- the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time |
Alcoholism - A progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol. |
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Enablers - Persons that create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior. |
Withdrawal- the physical and psychological reactions that occur when someone stood using an addictive substance |
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Drug – a substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind. |
Drug Misuse – taking using medicine in a way that is not intended. |
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Tolerance – body’s need for larger and larger amounts of a drug to produce the same effect. |
Overdose – taking more of a drug than the body can tolerate. |
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Amphetamines – strong stimulant drugs that speed up the nervous system. |
Depressants – drugs that slow down the body’s functions and reactions, including heart and breathing rates. |
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Narcotics – drugs that get rid of pain and dull the senses. |
Hallucinogens – drugs that distort moods, thoughts, and senses. |
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