Tobacco and Nicotine
Who smokes more? Males or Females?
Males
List 4 factors that influence the effect that alcohol has on an individual
Gender, Age, Weight, Mood, Food Consumption, How quickly alcohol is consumed, Alcohol Tolerance, Health Status
Stimulant , Depressant, Hallucinogen
Tabacco comes from which plant?
Tabacco Plant
What are 2 physical effects alcohol has on the body?
Blurred vision; Loss of coordination; Loss of muscle control; Tiredness
Also known as coke, this is a strong stimulant most frequently used as a recreational drug. It is commonly snorted, inhaled as smoke, or dissolved and injected into a vein.
Cocaine
Nicotine is what category of drug?
Stimulant
BAC stands for
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Effects range but relaxation, spontaneous laughter, increased sociability and appetite are common
Cannabis, marijuana or weed
What are 4 different body parts smoking can cause cancer in?
Nose, Lip, Tongue, Mouth, Throat, Lungs, Stomach and Bladder.
What is the formula for measuring standard drinks?
Volume of container in litres x % alcohol by volume (mL of alcohol per 100mL of beverage) x 0.789 (the specific gravity of alcohol) = The number of standard drinks
Affect the central nervous system by causing perceptual distortions and sometimes hallucinations
Hallucinogens
What 2 toxic gases are released when tobacco is burned?
Tar and carbon monoxide
What is the gravity of alcohol?
0.789
A legal drug used a mild pain reliever
Panadol