Health Risks of Alcohol Use
What slows the Central nervous system and affects reaction time, impairs vision, and judgment?
Depressant
Addictive drug found in tobacco leaves
Nicotine
Excessive use of alcohol
Alcohol Abuse
substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind
Reactions to medicine other than one intended
Side effects
State where body is poisoned by alcohol or other substances
Intoxication
Cancer causing substance
Carcinogen
________and up can be charged with a DWI/DUI
0.08
Preparation that prevents a person from contracting a specific disease
Vaccines
strong sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug
drug overdose
A long term effect of alcohol is build up of ________ in the liver and leads to cell death.
Fat cells
What is smokeless Tobacco
Held in mouth or chewed
Group of alcohol related birth defects, include physical and mental complications.
Fetal alcohol Syndrome
drugs that treat or prevent disease or other conditions
medicines
what is a medicine you can buy without prescription
over the counter meds
Give me 3/6 factors that influence alcohol's effects.
Body size
Gender
Food
Rate of intake
Medicine
amount
What does tar do to your lungs
Clogs up lungs destroys cilia and reduces lung function
What does DWI and DUI stand for and what is the difference?
DWI- Driving while Intoxicated (alcohol)
DUI= Driving under influence (alcohol and drugs)
What is it called when the body becomes used to the effect of medicine and requires an higher dosage?
Tolerance
How many trials does a drug have to go through to be approved by the FDA?
3
What are the 2 most important things to do when you know someone has alcohol poisoning?
1. Don't leave them
2. Call 9-1-1 or take them to medical care
What are symptoms of withdrawal from nicotine?
irritability, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, problem solving issues, and problems sleeping.
Describe the difference between physical dependence and psychological dependence from alcohol?
Physical- user has a chemical need for a drug
Psychological - is person believes the drug is needed to feel good or function normally.
What does a prescribed medicine label have to include:
1. Directions
2. FDA approved
3. Name
Describe the difference between medicine abuse and misuse and give me an example of both
Abuse- intentionally take meds for nonmedical reasons ex:lose weight, stay awake, or mix with alcohol
Misuse- using meds in other ways than intended use
ex: not following directions, taking wrong amount, longer or shorter time intended, and mixing meds without approval