Lesson 7.1 Alcohol
Drinking a dangerous amount of alcohol at one time.
binge drinking
Inner checks on free activity, expression or functioning.
inhibitions
The active ingredient in marijuana; a chemical that influences feelings, thoughts, memory, concentration.
THC (tetrahyrocannabinol)
a term used for foods such as candy or cookies that contain marijuana or THC.
edible
Inner checks on free activity, expression or functioning.
inhibitions
Loss of brain function.
dementia
Serious physical, mental and behavior problems in a baby
fetal alcohol syndrome
Symptoms that occur when users who are dependent on a drug stop taking it.
withdrawal
A state in which the body relies on the effect produced by a drug
dependent
Something that will lower the chances that a person will engage in risky behaviors.
Protective factor
A disease of the liver marked by excess formation of connective tissue (scarring).
cirrhosis
What people think others are doing or believe
perceived norms
A mental disorder characterized by delusions, especially of persecution.
paranoia
The plant that marijuana comes from.
cannabis
Techniques or actions used in a situation such as helping people stop the use of alcohol or other drugs.
treatment
Driving a motor vehicle with blood levels of alcohol i excess of a legal limit.
DUI (driving under the influence)
When the body adapts to a drug; results in the need for an increased dose to feel the same effects.
tolerance
A serious mental illness characterized by a loss of contact with reality.
psychosis
An ongoing feeling of fear, worry or panic.
anxiety
Using a drug to feel the effects rather than for medical or health purposes.
recreational drug use
A loss of memory of things said or done while intoxicated after the effects of alcohol wear off.
blackout
Damaged or diminished in strength.
impaired
A compound found in marijuana (cannabis) that has therapeutic or medicinal properties.
CBD (cannabidiol)
Physical and/or mental dependence on a drug
addiction
involves the use of illegal drugs to produce pleasure, alleviate stress, avoid reality or alter perceptions.
drug abuse