illicit drug use
chemical substances that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell
illegal drugs
Short term effects of drinking
Lowered inhibitions, slow reflexes, loss of balance
stimulant found in tobacco leaves
nicotine
Minor Effects of Anabolic Steroids
Acne, Oily Skin, Hair Growth, Deepening of Voice
Drugs that slow nervous system activity
depressants
the use or sale of any substance that is illegal or otherwise not permitted
illicit drug use
Long term effects of drinking
Brain dance, liver danger and cirrhosis of the liver, physical and psychological dependence on alcohol
a substance that causes physiological or psychological dependence
addictive drug
Major Effects of Anabolic Steroids
Increase Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Change in Blood Coagulation
Barbiturates, benzodiazepines, sleep medications, o Valium, Xanax, Ambien
Examples of depressants
a strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug
overdose
How much alcohol is in a standard drink?
10 grams
a sticky, thick dark, cilia destroying fluid produced by burning tobacco
tar
Side Effects of HGH
Diabetes Abnormal, growth of bones, organs hardening of arteries and high blood pressure
What are opioids prescribed for
To relieve pain
any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for nonmedical purposes
substance abuse
How much alcohol is in your system compared to how much total blood volume you have
BAC
tobacco users can experience these in as little as 30 minutes after their last use
withdraw symptoms
Creatine Side Effects
causes cramping, dehydration and fluid retention
Negative effects of stimulant abuse
Dangerously high BP, heart problem, seizures or tremors, hallucinations, aggressiveness, paranoia
a physiological or psychological dependence on a drug
addiction
Person who can control their drinking, does not drink often but when they do they cause problems
problem drinker
when tobacco use damages the cilia until they are useless
chronic bronchitis
Helps lose weight in a short period of time
Dietetices
Opioid's effect on nervous system
Act by attaching to specific proteins called opioid receptors, which are found in the brain, spinal cord, gastrointestinal tract, and other organs