Alcohol
What is BAC?
Blood Alcohol Content represents the percentage of alcohol to blood.
What happens when the body becomes used to a drug and needs larger and larger amounts to produce the same effects?
Tolerance
What is name of the gummy substance formed by millions of tiny particles in cigarette smoke?
Tar
True or False
Standard regulations are in place to restrict the use of e-cigarettes?
False
The legal limit in PA is a BAC of what?
.08%
Is nicotine a depressant, stimulant, narcotic or hallucinogen?
Stimulant
What is an unwanted change in the body that is not related to the main purpose of a drug?
Side Effect
How much does drug and alcohol abuse cost tax payers per year?
The yearly annual economic impact from the misuse of prescription drugs, illicit drugs or alcohol is $442 billion.
How long can marijuana stay in the body?
Up to a month
What is it called when an individuals blood alcohol level (the percentage of alcohol circulating in the bloodstream) rises to a danger point in which the individual loses consciousness and goes into a coma and in the worst cases, the drinker dies?
Alcohol poisoning
What is the term for exhaled smoke and sidestream smoke otherwise known as environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) or passive smoke; a mixture of two forms of smoke from burning tobacco products?
Secondhand smoke
What are two types of drug dependence?
1. Physical dependence is when someone develops a tolerance for a drug or shows withdrawl symptoms without it 2. Psychological dependence is a strong emotional desire to continue using a drug.
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What is the chemical in marijuana?
THC
How long does it take for alcohol to enter the bloodstream?
Alcohol enters your bloodstream within 5 to 10 minutes of being consumed. It passes from your stomach into your bloodstream and then travels throughout your entire body-affecting nearly every organ system in the body.
What is the product also known as dip, chew, snuff, or spit and is put between the lip and gum and sucked on the inside of the mouth?
Smokeless or Chewing Tobacco
What are the four ways in which drugs enter the body?
By mouth, by injection, by inhalation, and by absorption
Tobacco products contain more than how many chemicals?
Over 4,000
What is vapors tongue?
Ability to taste is reduced or diminished.
Leads to cancer in the gums and mouth because of the chemicals within liquid nicotine.
1. A teenager will lose their license for _____ for underage drinking.
2. A teenager will lose their license for _____ for underage DUI.
1. Minimum penalties are a fine of $500 and 90 days – 2 year license suspension.
2. BAC of 0.02 or higher...
Jail for 2 days to 6 months & license suspended for a minimum of 1 year. Fined anywhere from $500 - $5,000
How quickly does Nicotine reach your brain?
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Tobacco contains how many chemicals?
1. In 10-15 seconds
2. Over 4,000
Name at least 3 factors that determine the effects a drug might have on the mind and body.
1.The way the drug enters the body
2.The dose or amount of a drug taken at one time
3.The weight, age, and health status of the person
4.The emotional state of the person
5.Whether the person is taking more than one drug at the same time.
What are Heroin withdraw symptoms and how long do they last?
Withdrawal symptoms start 6 hours after the last dose and last 5-10 days
- Insomnia & Depression
- Muscle & Bone pain
- Vomiting & Sickness
- Hot & Cold flashes
- Severe craving for heroin
Heroin users die from the withdrawal symptoms
How quickly does heroin reach your brain?
One dose of heroin effects the body for how long?
1. Reaches brain in 5-15 seconds
2. Heroin effects last for 4-6 hours