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Vocabulary
Alcohol's Effects on the Body
Alcoholism and Addiction
Illegal Drugs
Avoiding Alcohol and Drugs
100
This is a substance that changes the structure or function of the body or mind.
What is a Drug
100
True or False. The efects of alcohol begin months after drinking.
What is False. Effects of drinking alcohol begin soon after consumption.
100
This is a disease in which a person has a physical and mental need for alcohol.
What is alcoholism.
100
This is the definition of illegal drugs.
What are drugs that are made and used purely for their effects.
100
The T in STOP stands for this.
What is tell why not.
200
The letters BAC stand for ______ _______ _______.
What is Blood Alcohol Content
200
________ are sores that develop in the stomach lining due to extra acid needed to digest the alcohol.
What are ulcers.
200
True or False. Alcoholsm affects more than just the alcoholic.
What is true.
200
This category of illegal drugs include adhesives, lighter fluids, cleaning solvents, and paint.
What are inhalants.
200
These are three examples of things that may influence a teen to use drugs and alcohol.
What are friends, family, and media.
300
_________ is a need for increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect.
What is tolerance
300
The destruction and scarring of the liver tissue is _______.
What is cirrhosis.
300
______ ________ is a support group for alcoholics and their families.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
300
This is how stimulants affect the body's functions.
What is speeds up the body's functions.
300
Name two alternatives to substance abuse we discussed in class today.
What are: have fun at drug-free and alcohol-free events, improve your talents, be part of a group, and start your own business.
400
_______ are strong drugs that relieve pain.
What are narcotics.
400
______ _______ ________ are a group of permanent physical and mental problems caused by alcohol use during pregnancy.
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
400
Alateen provides this?
What is support for teens that have a parent that is an alcoholic.
400
These illegal drugs are used by athletes to increase their body weight and strength.
What are Anabolic Steroids.
400
Name one organization that helps families affected by substance abuse.
What is Nar-Anon.
500
Overcoming and addiction and returning to a mostly normal life is _________.
What is recovery
500
Drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short time can lead to ________ _______.
What is alcohol poisoning.
500
The spiral of addiction begins with casual drinking and ends at _________.
What is addiction.
500
Examples of these drugs include PCP and LSD.
What are Hallucinogens.
500
What are some benefits of staying substance free?
What is a healthy life, good relationships, etc.