Alcohol
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
What is the addictive, toxic substance present in tobacco products or vapes?
Nicotine
A disease in which a person is completely dependent on alcohol.
Alcoholism
A plant that is used to produce cigarettes and other products; contains nicotine
Tobacco
The legal limit to drive in NC is a Blood Alcohol Concentration of below what?
.08%
What are tobacco related products that do not require burning?
Smokeless Tobacco
A general term used to describe a drink that contains a certain amount of ethanol.
Alcohol
What is the physical and psychological need for a substance or behavior?
Addiction
What is it called when an individuals blood alcohol level rises to a danger point in which the individual loses consciousness and in worst cases, can result in death?
Alcohol Poisoning
What is tobacco smoke in the environment that may affect a person even if he or she does not smoke?
Secondhand smoke
The term for the uncomfortable physical symptoms caused by excessive alcohol consumption. This occurs when your Blood Alcohol Concentration drops.
Hangover
The internal feeling that one must conform to the wishes of friends to earn their approval.
Peer Pressure
What is the word for the consumption of large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time?
Binge Drinking
What are carcinogens?
Substances or Chemicals that can cause cancer.
The consumption of no more than one alcoholic drink per day for women or no more than two alcoholic drinks per day for men.
Moderate Drinking
A condition in which the body adjusts to a given substance, requiring increased amounts of the substance to feel its effect.
Tolerance
What is it called when someone is psychologically dependent on alcohol but not physically addicted? This typically results in negative consequences and causes issues in a person's relationships and responsibilities.
Problem Drinking
What are the four stages of substance abuse?
Experimentation, Regular Use, Tolerance, and Dependency and Addiction
A legal offense that occurs when a person has driven with a blood alcohol concentration at or over 0.08%. This is a criminal offense in most states.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
The unpleasant physical or psychological symptoms associated with attempting to stop using a substance.
Withdrawal