A type of chemical that helps relay signals from one area of the brain to another.
What is serotonin
300
Drinking alcoholic beverages with the primary intention of becoming intoxicated by heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time.
What is binge drinking
300
Dehydration of the brain(headache), and alcohol dissolves away the stomachs's protective lining (upset stomach).
What is hung over
300
Nicotine does what to your blood pressure
What is increases
300
Say "no", try not to judge other, change your peer group, suggest activities that aren't drug related.
What should you do if someone is pressuring you to do drugs, drink alcohol, or smoke/chew tobacco
400
Chemicals in the brain that produce feelings of pleasure in response to a variety of activities.
What are endorphins
400
The consequence of alcohol entering the bloodstream faster than it can be metabolized by the liver, which breaks down the ethanol into non-intoxicating byproducts.
What is alcohol poisoning
400
Liver- heavy drinking can cause fatty deposits in the liver, eventually leading to cirrhosis.
What is most effected organ
400
What is the term used to describe a cancer causing agent.
What is carcinogen
400
Nicotine, Carbon Monoxide, Tar
What is three main chemicals in cigarettes
500
Unpleasant feelings that occur when endorphins are lacking.
What is dysphoria
500
Twice the percentage of alcohol in an alcoholic beverage.
What is proof
500
Tolerance, stress, and body weight
What is 3 factors that can have an influence on how a person reacts to alcohol
500
A condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are damaged and enlarged, causing breathlessness
What is emphysema
500
A. admit that you have a problem
B. desire to quit
C. get help
D. Develop a support system