Unit 4 Vocabulary
Suspension of fine particles or droplets in the air.
What is an aerosol
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What is alcohol
Which chemical does nicotine cause the brain to release, leading to a pleasurable sensation?
What is Dopamine
Which type of drinking can easily lead to psychological and physical dependence?
What is heavy drinking
____ is a mind-altering, addictive drug made up of dried parts of the cannabis plant.
What is Marijuana
Condition in which the bronchial tubes become swollen and irritated, narrowing the pathway to the lungs.
What is chronic bronchitis
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What is euphoria
Why are teens especially sensitive to the effects of nicotine?
What is because their brains are still developing
What is the active chemical compound in alcohol?
What is ethanol
Which of the following commonly abused medications is a prescription opioid 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine?
What is Fentanyl
Drugs that change a person’s perception of reality.
What is hallucinogens
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What is emphysema
Treatment for nicotine addiction that continues to put some nicotine into the body; lessens withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making it easier to quit
What is nicotine replacement
When helping someone with an alcohol use disorder, ____ is the first step you need to take.
What is getting support for yourself
Act of taking a substance again after deciding to stop
What is relapse
Condition in which the body does not receive the oxygen it needs, resulting in widespread cell damage.
What is hypoxia
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What is laryngectomy
How long after quitting does a tobacco user's shortness of breathe subside?
What is 1 month
What is cirrhosis and how does it develop?
What is a build up of scar tissue in the liver. Consuming large amounts of alcohol causes fat to build up in the liver which blocks blood flow
Treatment for a substance use disorder in which a healthcare professional oversees recovery; may involve a combination of medicinal and behavioral treatment
What is rehabilitation program
Extremely addictive, synthetic stimulant; is powerful enough a person can develop an addiction on first use
What is methamphetamine
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What is performance enhancing drugs
Which of the following diseases causes the airways in the lungs to become permanently enlarged?
What is emphysema
Alcohol causes problems with movement and balance by disrupting functioning in the ____.
What is cerebellum
Which club drug makes people unable to move or respond to events?
What is Rohypnol (Roofies)