Binge drinking
what is binge drinking?
a pattern of drinking that brings a person's blood alcohol concentration
What are 5 performance-enhancing drugs?
androstenedione, human growth hormone, erythropoietin, diuretics, creatine and stimulants.
What is prescription drug abuse?
taking a medication in a manner or dose other than prescribed
How bad is binge drinking once a week?
one or two nights a week is bad for your health
What is the most effective performance enhancing drug?
most commonly used PEDs are anabolic androgenic steroids
who is most at risk for prescription drug abuse
highest among young adults ages 18 to 25
What can happen if you binge drink?
leads to accidental injuries.
What is the most over prescribed drug?
Hydrocodone
What is the difference between binge and heavy drinking?
doing binge five or more episodes of binge drinking in the past month. Heavy drinking is a bigger risk factor for developing an Alcohol User Disorder
what is performance enchancing drugs
a substance (such as an anabolic steroid, human growth hormone]
What are the dangers of prescription drug abuse?
Opioid abuse can lead to vomiting, mood changes, decrease in ability to think (cognitive function)