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Name a short-term effect from alcohol on the EYES
Blurred or double vision
Name a short-term effect from alcohol on the LUNGS
Reduces lung ability to clear unwanted substance so vomit or saliva can enter lungs and cause inflammation
Name a short-term effect from alcohol on the PANCREAS
Can cause dangerously low blood sugar and inflammation of pancreas
Name a short-term effect from alcohol on the REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS
Increase chances of
-STI's
-unplanned pregnancies
-sexual assault
Name a short-term effect from alcohol on the BRAIN
Can Impair concentration/attention
Or causes memory loss/impaired consciousness/coma
Name a short-term effect from alcohol on the MOUTH AND THROAT
Slurred speech,
Cause people to be more
-talkative
-relaxed
-argumentative
Name a short-term effect from alcohol on the KIDNEY
Loss of water which leads to dehydration and the loss of important salts and minerals
Name a short-term effect from alcohol on the STOMACH
-Causes nausea, inflammation of stomach lining (acute gastritis), vomiting and diarrhoea
-Causes dehydration, salt imbalances and a build up of body acids
Name a short-term effect from alcohol on the SKIN
Can cause skin flushing and worsen appearance of skin conditions e.g. rash
Name a long-term effect from alcohol on the EYES
Coupled with a bad diet can lead to decreased vision
Name a long-term effect from alcohol on the PANCREAS
Actue pancreatitis-sudden inflammation and damage of pancreas
Chronic Pancreatitis-inflamation of pancreas that doesn't heal over time
Name a long-term effect from alcohol on the LIVER
-Liver cancer
-Fatty liver (fat builds up in liver cells)
-Acute alcoholic hepatitis ( death from liver failure occurs in severe cases)
Name a long-term effect from alcohol on the SKIN
-Chronic alcohol consumption when associated with liver disease/failure
-Causes yellowing of skin
-Spider veins
-Body hair decrease
Name a long-term effect from alcohol on the BRAIN
Can damage brain and nerves
Name a long-term effect from alcohol on the MOUTH AND THROAT
Increase risk of cancer of
-mouth
-throat
-voice box
Name a long-term effect from alcohol on the HEART
Heavy alcohol usage can increase the risk of developing and dying from Conary artery diseases
Name a long-term effect from alcohol on the STOMACH
-Can induce
-life threatening bleeding in stomach and oesophagus -cancer in oesophagus
-inflammation of stomach
Name a long-term effect from alcohol on the REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS FOR FEMALES
Irregular/changed periods
Name a long-term effect from alcohol on the REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS FOR MALES
-Impotence
-Loss of sex drive
-Wasting of testicles
Name a long-term effect from alcohol on AN UNBORN BABY
-many risks if pregnant for developing baby
-risk of miscarriage
-low weight
-causes significant abnormalities
How large in ml is one standard drink of WINE?
90-100ml
How large in ml is one standard drink of BEER?
280-220ml
How large in ml is one standard drink of SPIRITS?
25-30ml
How many got in one standard drink of alcohol?
10
What is the definition of one standard drink?
How much the liver can process in one hour
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
When you are over 20years old you can drive with a BAC of ? which is equivalent to ?
80mg which is equivalent to 2 standard drinks
When you are under 20 years old you can drive with a BAC of ? which is equivalent to ?
If you are under 20 years old you can NOT have any alcohol in your system and drive-regardless of the license you have
What issues does alcohol cause in NZ society? Name nine.
Addiction, Binge drinking, Birth defects, Bullying/peer pressure, Disorderly behavior, Drink driving, Family violence, Sexual behavior, Unemployment
Name 5 facilities in our society are effected by alcohol issues
Time, resources and financial costs of
-police
-hospitals
-rehab
-therapy
How can others drinking have costs on citizens during their everyday life?
Risk of injury, death or phycological effects to...
-sober motorists
-victims of drunken disorderly behaviour
-victims of sexual abuse
Who pays for basic needs and the recovery of alcoholics who cannot provide for themselves or their family?
Tax payers (our money goes towards the dole and to facilities like hospitals)
Name a common belief in New Zealand's drinking culture
That binge drinking is okay
Name 18 cancers you can get from smoking?
Bladder, bone marrow, bowel, cervix, kidney, liver, mouth, nasal, nose, oesophagus, ovary, pancreas, sinus, stomach, throat, tongue, ureter, voicebox
What changes can excessive smoking make to your appearance?
Stains fingers and teeth, wrinkles, hair loss
Besides cancer, what other negative health effects does smoking have?
Can cause heart attacks, strokes, gangrene and blood poisoning
What are four ways excessive smoking can negatively effect infants?
Can cause…
-Sudden infant death
-Reduce lung growth
-Lower respiratory illness
-Middle ear infection
How does excessive smoking make everyday activities and general exercise difficult?
Tar is built up in the lungs
Two issue of second-hand-smoke is it can cause...
Asthma or heart conditions
How many people die from smoking in NZ each month?
375
In 2010 how many year 10's don't or haven't smoked before?
70%
What year is it aspired to make NZ a smoke free country by?
2025
What class is Marijuana?
Class C
What is the fine for smoking or using Marijuana?
$500/3 months jail
What is the fine for cultivation of Marijuana?
$2000/2 years jail
What is the fine for supplying Marijuana?
8 years jail
What are the three forms of Marijuana and how are they different?
-Marijuana leaf, dried leaves of Indian hemp plant
-Hashish, solid substance
-Hash oil, oil
Name four of the most common short term effects from Cannabis
-high'
-feeling of well-being
-tendency to laugh and talk more
-sense of relaxation or tiredness
Name seven other effects from Cannabis
Increased appetite, Increased heart rate, Impaired balance and co-ordination, Irritation of lungs, Memory loss Reddening of eyes, Reduced inhibitions,
Name seven effects that large doses of Cannabis may cause
-Anxiety, Panic, Paranoia
-Changes in perception of senses
-Blanking out
-Hallucinations
-Vomiting
What are Synthetic Cannabinoids?
A man-man drug that has chemicals that mimic the effect of a high
What are two examples of Synthetic Cannabinoids?
Kronic and K2
What substance do both energy drinks and coffee have in them?
Caffeine