Alcohol
Nervous System
Drugs
Vocabulary
100
Alcohol is made from the chemical reaction in which two types of foods?
Fruits and Grains
100
What makes up the central nervous system?
Your brain and spinal cord
100
How is taking medicine different from taking drugs?
A medicine is used to treat an illness or relieve pain
100
What is the definition of TOLERANCE?
when the body becomes used to a drug and needs greater amounts of it to reach the desired effect
200
Heavy drinking can lead to a person developing cirrhosis, which is the scarring and destruction of what organ in your body?
Your liver
200
What part of your brain controls balance and coordination?
The cerrebellum
200
What are three examples of over-the-counter medications?
Advil, Tylenol, most allergy medicines, cold medicines, Tums, Pepto, and many others
200
Many teens use drugs and alcohol because they think they are INVULNERABLE. What does this mean?
That they can not be hurt by using the drugs and alcohol
300
What amounts of wine and liquor are equal to a 12 oz beer?
A 4oz glass of wine and a 1.5 oz of liquor
300
What part of your nervous system controls your heartbeat, breathing, and involuntary muscle movement?
The brain stem
300
What are three immediate effects of marijuana use?
Inability to think clearly or concentrate Loss of short-term memory Lack of coordination Increased heart rate and appetite
300
What is an AMPHETAMINE?
A strong stimulant drug that speeds up the nervous system
400
What are four factors that can determine how alcohol will affect the body?
Your size and gender If you have food in your stomach How fast the alcohol is consumed If you have other medications or drugs in your body
400
What are some long term effects on your nervous system when a person has abused alcohol?
The destruction of millions of brain cells - which can NEVER be replaced!
400
When a person uses crack cocaine, how long does the feeling of energy and excitement last?
15 minutes
400
What does a DEPRESSANT do?
Slows down the body's functions and reactions
500
What are three different agencies or groups that help alcoholics and their family members cope with the disease?
Alcoholics Anonymous Alateen Al-Anon
500
What are three viruses that can affect your nervous system?
Polio, meningitis, and rabies
500
Narcotics are drugs that relieve pain and dull the senses. What are three examples of narcotics?
Heroin Morphine Codeine
500
What is the definition of ALCOHOLISM?
an illness caused by the physical and mental need for alcohol
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