Alcohol, Tobacco, And Illegal Drugs Unit

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Name 3 reasons why teens start smoking:

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Influence of friends; influence of family; influence by the media

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A physiological or psychological dependence on a substance or activity

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Addiction

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The addictive drug in cigarettes---used in insecticides

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Nicotine

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A drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, the heart, and other organs, and raises blood pressure and heart rate

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Stimulant

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A thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns

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Tar

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Cancer-causing substances like carbon monoxide, arsenic, formaldehyde, cadmium, and acetone

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Carcinogens

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Colorless, odorless, poisonous gas in cigarette smoke that passes through the lungs into the blood; it binds to hemoglobin; can be fatal

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Carbon monoxide

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Tobacco that is chewed or sniffed; it is NOT safer than cigarettes; can cause mouth sores and damage to the teeth and gums

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Smokeless tobacco

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Destruction of the alveoli

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Emphysema

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Thickened, white, leathery-appearing spots on the inside of a smokeless tobacco user's mouth that can develop into oral cancer

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Leukoplakia

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Cigarette, cigar, or pipe smoke inhaled by nonsmokers as well as smoke that remains in the environment (second-hand smoke)

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Passive smoke

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Smoke that a smoker blows off

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Mainstream smoke

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Smoke that comes from burning tobacco

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Sidestream smoke

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The process that occurs when nicotine, an addictive drug, is no longer used

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Nicotine withdrawal

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Manufactured forms of nicotine that deliver small amounts of the drug to help give up the habit

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Nicotine substitutes

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The type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages

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Ethanol

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When the Central Nervous System (CNS) slows down

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Depressant

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Physical and pscyhological dependence on the drug ethanol

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Alcoholism

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Physical and psychological effects of alcohol withdrawal

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Delirium tremens

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Physical and mental impairment resulting from the use of alcohol and can range from an inability to walk to unconsciousness

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Intoxication

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Periodic excessive drinking; very dangerous and can lead to stomach pumping or death

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Binge drinking

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Name 3 factors that affect teen alcohol use

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1. Friends, 2. Family, 3. Alcohol in Ads

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The amount of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as a percentage

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Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

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People in a setting choosing not to drink so they can safely drive

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Designated drivers

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A condition in which a fetus has been adversely affected mentally and physically by its mother's heavy use of alcohol

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

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A condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down

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Fatty liver

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A condition in which liver tissue is destroyed and then replaced with useless scar tissue

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Cirrhosis

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Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for nonmedical purposes

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Substance abuse

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People cannot lawfully manufacture these drugs; otherwise known as street drugs

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Illegal drugs

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Chemical substances produced artificially in a laboratory

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Synthetic drugs

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Drugs that often lead to other serious and dangerous drug use

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Gateway drugs

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Drugs made so as to physically resemble specific illegal drugs

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Look-a-like Drugs

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A strong or even fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug

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Overdose

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A feeling of intense well-being or elation that may be followed by a complete "crash" or letdownE

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Euphoria

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Slows down the Central Nervous System (CNS)

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Depressants

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Sedative-hypnotics; drugs that induce sleep; can be fatal if mixed with alcohol

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Barbiturates

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Drugs derived from the opium plant that have a sedative effect; morphine, heroin, and codeine

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Narcotics-Opiates

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Drugs that speed up the Central Nervous System (CNS)

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Stimulants

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Irrational suspiciousness or distrust of others

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Paranoia

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Produces feelings of well-being and high energy; wears off quickly and abuser is left feeling depressed; made from inexpensive OTC ingredients

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Methamphetamine

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Powerful but short-acting stimulant; sniffed, smoked, or injected; effects wear off quickly so severe depression occurs

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Cocaine

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Overloads the brain with sensory information, causing a distorted sense of reality

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Hallucinogens

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This drug gives an individual a false sense of security, "bad trips," or flashbacks

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LSD-Acid

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This drug is nicknamed shrooms

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Psilocybin

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This drug dulls touch and pain, injury occurs often with possible flashbacks, and can cause serious long-term effects

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PCP-Angel Dust

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Substances with breathable fumes that are sniffed and inhaled to have a hallucinogenic or mind-altering high

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Inhalants

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Highly unpredictable drugs; effects vary from person to person; ectasy and rohypnol are examples

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Club Drugs

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Cannabis that is smoked or eaten--most frequently abused psychoactive drug

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Marijuana

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Causes moodiness, high blood pressure, acne, baldness, liver damage, heart disease, and increased body/facial hair

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Anabolic steriods