Drug Habits
Measuring doses and knowing the predictable results
What is USE?
Also called "downers"
What are depressants?
Two short term effects alcohol use has on the brain
1) Impaired judgement
2) Decreased coordination
3) Decreased concentration
4) Impaired memory
What does B.A.C. stand for? (2)
1) Blood Alcohol Content
2) Blood Alcohol Concentration
Colorless, flammable liquid that is the main ingredient in alcohol
What is Ethanol?
Using a drug to "get high"
What is ABUSE?
Caffeine, Nicotine, Cocaine, ADHD medication
What are stimulants?
Addiction, brain damage, cirrhosis of the liver, high blood pressure
What are long term effects of alcohol use?
What is the legal limit for an individual UNDER 21?
0.0 / NO LIMIT
A physical disturbance when the drug is removed
What is withdrawal?
A state at which an organism functions normally only in the presence of a drug
What is DEPENDENCE?
This type of drug alters perception and increase feelings of paranoia
What are hallucinogens?
How long does it take the liver to metabolize 1 drink?
1 hour
.08%
What is the legal limit for driving a vehicle for individuals OVER 21?
Chemical breakdown that converts sugars to ethanol
What is fermentation?
Give 2 examples of MISUSE
1) Taking a dose at the wrong time
2) Forgetting to take a dose
3) Stopping a medication too soon
4) Using a friends prescription
5) Taking drugs for reasons they were not prescribed for
Paint thinners, Aerosol containers, Whipped cream cans, Nitrous oxide
What are Inhalants?
Hormone that tells the kidneys to reabsorb/conserve water.
ADH (anti-diuretic hormone)
Alcohol INHIBITS it
Coma or death possible
> 0.3%
A state at which an organism no longer responds to the drug
What is tolerance?
What is the KEY difference between MISUSE and ABUSE?
The person's INTENTIONS
What are opioids often prescribed for?
To relieve pain / pain medication
Describe the physical effects of alcohol when drinking large amounts vs small amounts
Small amounts - increase heart rate and blood pressure
Large amounts - decrease heart rate and blood pressure
Feelings of well-being
More confident and talkative
0 - .05%
Liquor = Wine = Alcohol
1.5oz = 5oz = 12oz
EQUALS 1 DRINK