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Alcohol
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Drug and the Body
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Do You Know
100
What is BAC?
Blood Alcohol Content represents the percentage of alcohol to blood.
100
What is the colorless, odorless, highly addictive drug found in tobacco?
Nicotine
100
What happens when the body becomes used to a drug and needs larger and larger amounts to produce the same effects?
Tolerance
100

T or F- People and places have NO effect on triggering drug cravings.

False

100

What is recovery?

Not using, Asking for help, Change of attitude about drugs and drug users, New enjoyments without drugs, Letting go of guilt and shame, Knowing your limits, Healing relationships with family and friends, Freedom, Learning the new you and what works, Finding new hobbies not related to drugs

200

The legal limit in TN is a BAC of what?

.08%

200
Is nicotine a depressant, stimulant, narcotic or hallucinogen?
Stimulant
200
What is an unwanted change in the body that is not related to the main purpose of a drug?
Side Effect
200

What is the difference between assertive communication and aggressive communication?

Assertive- expresses feelings, opinions, and needs in a way that respects the rights and feelings of others. (Good listener)

Aggressive- expresses feelings, opinions, or needs in a way that ignores the rights and feelings of others. (Sarcastic tone of voice, yells)

200

A "partner" in recovery could be: 

1. A close friend who is also in recovery

2. A sponsor from your AA or NA group

300
What is it called when an individuals blood alcohol level (the percentage of alcohol circulating in the bloodstream) rises to a danger point in which the individual loses consciousness and goes into a coma and in the worst cases, the drinker dies?
Alcohol poisoning
300
What is the term for exhaled smoke and sidestream smoke otherwise known as environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) or passive smoke; a mixture of two forms of smoke from burning tobacco products?
Secondhand smoke
300

What are two types of drug dependence?

1. Physical dependence is when someone develops a tolerance for a drug or shows withdrawl symptoms without it 2. Psychological dependence is a strong emotional desire to continue using a drug.

300
Alcohol interferes with what?
Alcohol interferes with judgement, coordination, and other basic functions by upsetting the brains balance of chemicals called neurotransmitters.
300
What is the depressant drug found in some beverages that slows down the central nervous system and harms body organs?
Alcohol
400

How many minutes does it take for alcohol to enter the bloodstream? 

Alcohol enters your bloodstream within 5 to 10 minutes of being consumed. It passes from your stomach into your bloodstream and then travels throughout your entire body-affecting nearly every organ system in the body.

400
What is the product also known as dip, chew, snuff, or spit and is put between the lip and gum and sucked on the inside of the mouth?
Smokeless Tobacco
400
What are the four ways in which drugs enter the body?
By mouth, by injection, by inhalation, and by absorption
400
What is the difference between presciption drugs and OTC drugs?
1. An OTC is a drug that people can buy without a physician's prescription 2. A prescription drug is medication that can only be obstained with a written order from a physician.
400
What is the term used when someone uses an illegal drug or intentionally misuses a prescription or OTC drug?
Drug Abuse
500

What is a 12 step group? Does it cost? And do you have to do drugs for 12 years before joining?

A good place to meet other people who are recovering and cost nothing to join.

False

500
Name at least 3 smoking-related conditions and diseases
1.Cancer 2. Emphysema 3. Chronic Bornchitis 4. Asthma
500

What is a good way to deal with friends who still uses?

1. Disassociate yourself, 2. Ask him/her to not use around you, 3. Have an honest talk about your needs for recovery, 4. Excuse yourself and walk away if drugs are brought out

500

What drug is a zero tolerance here at the DRC?

Meth
500

What is the first thing you should do if you relapse?

Call your counselor and/or officer

Ask for help

Seek treatment