VOCABULARY
A mental or physical need for a drug or other substance
What is Addiction
An addictive, or habit-forming, drug found in tobacco
What is Nicotine
A disease that results in the destruction of the alveoli in the lungs
What is Emphysema
The ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations
What is Reaction Time
A disease in which a person has a physical and psychological need for alcohol
What is Alcoholism
A condition in which the body doesn’t get the nutrients it needs to grow and function properly
What is Malnutrition
These are the most commonly used forms of tobacco products.
What are Cigarettes
In this body system, tobacco use reduces the flow of oxygen to the brain, which can lead to a stroke.
What is the Nervous System
Physically and mentally impaired by the use of alcohol
What is Intoxicated
Using illegal or harmful drugs, including any use of alcohol while under the legal drinking age
What is Substance Abuse
A colorless, odorless, poisonous gas produced when tobacco burns
What is Carbon Monoxide
These products look like regular cigarettes. They do not contain tobacco, but they still have nicotine inside.
What are E-Cigarettes
In this body system, tobacco use is linked to heart disease. It increases the chances of a heart attack. Smoking also raises blood pressure and heart rate.
What is the Circulatory System
The amount of alcohol in the blood
What is blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
The person may typically tries to hide his or her alcohol problem, but is unable to function well at home, school, or work.
What is Stage 2- Dependence
A dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short time period
What is Alcohol Poisoning
Ground tobacco that is chewed or inhaled.
What is Smokeless Tobacco
In this body system, tobacco smoke damages the air sacs in the lungs. This damage can lead to a life-threatening disease that destroys these air sacs.
What is the Respiratory System
Alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream and reaches the brain very quickly. As a result, the brain and nervous system slow down immediately.
What are the Short-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Brain
The person may begin saying or doing hurtful things to friends and family members.
What is Stage 1- Abuse
A condition in which passages in the lungs become swollen and irritated, eventually losing their elasticity
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
This category includes flavored, unfiltered cigarettes and clove cigarettes.
What are Specialty Cigarettes
In this body system, all forms of tobacco increase the risk of cavities and gum disease.
What is the Digestive System
Alcohol also destroys brain cells. Because brain cells do not grow back, this can be serious enough to limit everyday functions.
What are the Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Brain
The person may experience strange fears, hallucinations, and suffer from malnutrition.
What is Stage 3- Addiction