Definitions
Plant with leaves that contains nicotine
What is Tobacco?
An example of smokeless tobacco
What is chewing tobacco?
The legal BAC level of intoxication
What is 0.08%?
true or false
nicotine causes positive effects to the body systems
false
example of a chronic health condition due to alcohol
what is cirrhosis, cardiovascular conditions, cancer, digestive conditions, FASD?
Toxic, addictive substance
What is Nicotine?
An example of combustible (smoking) tobacco?
What are Cigarettes?
the negative symptoms caused by excessive alcohol use
what is hangover?
nicotine in the cardiovascular system causes increased risk of _________ __________and ___________
heart attack and stroke
when a person is addicted to alcohol
what is alcohol use disorder?
Addictive depressant that alters brain function
what is alcohol?
Black buildup in the lungs
What is tar?
fetal health conditions caused from drinking during pregnancy
what is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder?
nicotine in the respiratory system causes risks of cancer or _______
What is COPD?
driving a motor vehicle while legally intoxicated
what is driving under the influence?
Active ingredient in alcohol
What is ethanol?
tobacco product that heats tobacco
What are vaping devices?
also called alcohol overdose
what is alcohol poisoning?
__________ is released from the nervous system when it is affected by nicotine and causes "good feelings."
What is dopamine?
Physical or psychological dependence of a substance
what is addiction
Substances that increase risk for cancer
What are carcinogens?
order of developing a nicotine addiction
What is experimentation-->regular use-->tolerance-->dependence-->addiction?
A support group to help people with an alcohol use disorder
What is AA?
white, leathery spots in the mouth due to smokeless tobacco
What is Leukoplakia?
what is the difference between "alcohol abuse" vs "alcohol addiction"?
Alcohol abuse is the repeated misuse of alcohol that leads to problems such as poor decisions, unsafe behavior, school/work issues, or relationship conflicts.
Alcohol addiction is a more severe condition where a person has a strong physical or psychological need for alcohol, struggles to stop drinking, develops tolerance, and may experience withdrawal symptoms when not drinking.