What is a common health problem associated with alcoholism?
Cirrhosis
What is name of the gummy substance formed by millions of tiny particles in cigarette smoke?
Tar
How long lasting are the effects of LSD?
12+ hours
Where is thc stored in the body?
Fat cells
Which types of drugs causes the greatest number of deaths each year?
Opioids
What is the average time it takes for the body to metabolize one drink of alcohol?
1 hour
Which category of drugs causes dizziness and kills brain cells?
Inhalants
How are drugs classified?
By their effects on the body
This neurotransmitters in the brain are responsible for getting us to repeat pleasurable activities.
Dopamine
What is it called when an individual's BAC rises to a danger point in which the individual loses consciousness and goes into a coma and in the worst cases, dies?
Alcohol Poisoning
What is the term for exhaled smoke and sidestream smoke otherwise known as environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) or passive smoke?
Secondhand smoke
What are two types of drug dependence?
1. Physical dependence
2. Psychological dependence
This role in a dysfunctional family has the highest risk of suicide.
The hero
What are the “standard drinks” of alcohol?
12oz of beer
5oz of wine
1.5 oz of liquor
How many e-cigarette products have been approved by the FDA for smoking cessation?
None
Women who use drugs while pregnant may have...?
Miscarriages, babies with birth defects (FAS), stillbirths
Cannabis use impacts your memory because it alters your…
Hippocampus