Alcohol
True or False:
Consuming Liquor gives me a higher BAC than consuming Beer?
FALSE!
A drink is a drink. No exceptions.
What is (1) short-term effect of tobacco use on the Circulatory System?
- Increased HR
- Increased BP
- Decreased Blood Circulation
- Decreased Body Temp.
What is (1) short-term effect of drug use?
- Alters Personality / Behaviors / Actions
- Tiredness
- Impaired Reasoning, Decision-Making Skills
A drug that slows down the body's functions & reactions; altering the way one might think, feel, & act
What is (1) short-term effect of alcohol use on the Brain?
- Memory Gaps
- Slurred Speech
- Decreased use of Senses & Perception
What is (1) short-term effect of tobacco use on the Digestive System?
- Decreased Appetite
- Cramping
- Nausea
What is (1) short-term effect of drug use on the Digestive System?
- Decreased Appetite
- Nausea
- Cramping
- Increased Appetite
Effects of Alcohol vary on: .....
- Gender
- Size
- Overall Health
- Food in Digestive System
- Alcohol Consumption Rate
What is (1) short-term effect of alcohol use on Skills?
- Impaired Coordination
- Impaired Reasoning, Decision-Making Skills
- Altered Personality / Behaviors
What is (1) short-term effect of tobacco use on the Respiratory System?
- Coughing
- Increased Breathing Respiration
- Increased risk for Respiratory System Infections
What is (1) short-term effect of drug use on the Brain?
- Impaired Decision-Making
- Slows Brain Function Down
- Heighten Anxiety / Paranoia
Name 3 forms of tobacco.
- Cigars
- Cigs.
- E-cigs.
- Chewing
- Pouches
Define Alcohol Poisoning.
What is (1) short-term effect of tobacco use on the Brain?
- Alters brain chemistry
- Blindness
- Headaches
What is the difference between Prescription Medicines & Over-the-Counter Medicines?
PM = Written, supervised order from a physician (Dr.) to that individual only
OTC = Safe enough to be taken w/o Dr. supervision or written order
True or False:
Alcohol Abuse is NOT alcoholism.
BUT
Alcoholism IS abuse.
True!
Define Blood Alcohol Level 'BAC'.
The amount (%) of alcohol measured in the bloodstream
A harmful, addictive, habit-forming chemical that is an addictive drug
Define Drug.
A substance other than food that changes in structure or function of a person's mind & body
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