Vocabulary
A disease in which there is physical and psychological dependence on alcohol
Alcoholism
A physiological or psychological dependence on a drug
Addiction
A plant containing nicotine that can be smoked in cigarettes, cigars, and pipes
Tobacco
Which of the reasons is probably NOT a reason that people start abusing drugs?
a. Curiosity b. escape from stress
c. rebellion d. positive self-esteem
D. positive self-esteem
What is the thick, sticky fluid produced when tobacco is burned that can coat the lungs?
a. nicotine b. charcoal
c. carbon monoxide d. tar
D. Tar
A medicine that can only be obtained with a written order from a licensed health professional
Prescription drug
A drug that slows down the Central Nervous System
Depressant
A drug that interferes with the senses and causes hallucinations
Hallucinogens
An illegal drug is:
a. prescribed medication
b. a substance that may not lawfully be manufactured, possessed, bought, or sold
c. a strong fatal reaction to a drug
d. the use or sale of a substance that is illegal or not permitted
b. a substance that may not lawfully be manufactured, possessed, bought, or sold
How does alcohol cause a person to have poor judgment?
a. it slows down the body's motor functions
b. it reduces blood flow to the brain
c. it increases the production of pleasure-causing hormones
d. it depresses the part of the brain used for reasoning
d. it depresses the part of the brain used for reasoning
Drugs that speed up the activities of the central nervous system increasing blood pressure, heart rate and breathing rate
Stimulants
A chemical that is known to cause cancer
Carcinogen
A drug that can be found in certain beverages which depresses the brain and nervous system
Alcohol
Exhaled smoke and sidestream smoke from burning tobacco products are called:
a. snuff b. secondhand smoke
c. passive smoke d. exhaustive smoke
B. secondhand smoke
What are unwanted reactions to a medicine?
a. tolerances b. withdrawals
c. side effects d. reactions
c. side effects
Chemicals that affect mood and behavior when inhaled
Inhalants
A stimulant drug found in tobacco products, including cigarettes and chewing tobacco
Nicotine
The amount of alcohol in a person's blood
When someone continues to use a medication after they are healed and get headaches, chills, and nausea when they try to stop, they have what kind of dependence?
a. emotional b. physical
c. psychological d. tolerance
B. physical
What is the proper amount of medicine that should be taken at one time?
a. dose b. refill
c. frequency per day d. directions
a. dose
The intentional use of a drug without medical or health reasons
Drug Abuse
The incorrect use of a prescription drug or an over-the-counter drug
Drug Misuse
A drug that can be purchased without a prescription
Over-the-counter
What is the irresistible need to continue a behavior, even if it is harmful?
a. craving b. habit
c. addiction d. dependence
C. addiction
To produce an effect, a drug has to enter the body. What are three of the five ways in which drugs can enter the body?
Injected Swallowed Smoked
Inhaled Snorted