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Alcohol a drug. T / F
True
What do the letters BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Inhalants can make users sick and can even kill. T /F
True - fumes damage internal organs, including nerve cells and brain cells
Hallucinogens cause people to see, hear, and feel things not real. T / F
True
What type of drug is alcohol?
Depressant (slows body and interferes reaction time and coordination)
What does BAC mean?
It measures the level of alcohol in the bloodstream.
Inhalants have an almost immediate effect on users. T / F
Regular heavy use of alcohol increases the risk of developing certain cancers of the stomach and intestines. T / F
True
What amount of alcohol is safe to consume while pregant?
None (100% preventable birth defect)
What 2 factors influence a person's BAC?
1) # of drinks consumed
2) how fast alcohol was consumed
Magic Mushrooms are the most potent or strongest hallucinogen. T / F
False - LCD is
The major reason why crack is more dangerous than cocaine is that lung damage occurs when smoke is inhaled into the lungs. T / F
False - bc crack is smoked, large amounts of the drug can reach the brain quickly
Alcohol is known to increase or decrease sexual ability and performance. T / F
False - depress inhibitions
Marijuana is not a hallucinogen. T /F
False
Cocaine and crack can cause heart attacks and strokes. T / F
True - cocaine causes heart rate and bp to increase greatly
"Physical Intolerance" is drinking so much alcohol over a period of time that it takes an increasing amount of alcohol to get the same effect. T / F
True - the body becomes accustomed to the amount consumed
What is the addictive chemical used in tobacco?
Nicotine
Marijuana can temporarily impair an individual's short term memory.
True
What produces more tar, marijuana or tobacco?
Both produce tar but marijuana produces more.
Long-term marijuana users experience memory loss and impaired learning ability. T / F
True as per researched