Drugs
What are the physical signs of abuse or addiction?
Tremors, slurred speech, slowed or staggering walk, poor physical coordination. Inability to sleep, awake at unusual times, unusual laziness. Bloodshot, watery eyes; pupils larger or smaller than usual; blank stare.
What is considered a "standard drink" of alcohol?
A standard drink is defined as 12 ounces of regular beer (about alcohol), 5 ounces of wine (about alcohol), or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits (about alcohol or 80 proof).
What makes tobacco products addictive?
Tobacco contains nicotine, a highly addictive drug that acts as a stimulant to the brain, altering its functioning and making it difficult to quit once addiction sets in.
What is drug addiction?
Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person's brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medicine.
How does alcohol affect women differently than men?
Women generally become more impaired than men after drinking the same amount, even adjusting for body weight. This is because women's bodies have less water to dilute the alcohol, leading to higher concentration levels in the blood.
How does smoking affect physical health?
Smoking damages airways, causes cardiovascular disease, reduces lung endurance, triggers coughing, and leads to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
How quickly can I become addicted to a drug?
Someone can take one hit or one puff and be helplessly hooked
What is the difference between moderate drinking and binge drinking?
Moderate drinking is typically defined as up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men. Binge drinking is defined as consuming four or more drinks for women or five or more drinks for men in about two hours.
Are there any safe forms of tobacco?
No. All tobacco products—including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and hookahs—are harmful. Smokeless tobacco also causes cancer and severe dental problems.
How do I know if someone is addicted to drugs?
Bloodshot eyes, pupils larger or smaller than usual. Changes in appetite or sleep patterns. Deterioration of physical appearance, personal grooming habits. Runny nose or sniffling.
Does alcohol improve sleep quality?
No, while alcohol may make you sleepy, it disrupts sleep quality, reducing REM sleep and causing more frequent awakenings later in the night.
What is secondhand smoke?
Secondhand smoke is the smoke exhaled by smokers or released from the burning end of a cigarette. It is inhaled by others, causing lung cancer, heart disease, and breathing problems in non-smokers, particularly children.
Are there effective treatments for drug addiction?
Although there's no cure for drug addiction, treatment options can help you overcome an addiction and stay drug-free.
How long does it take the liver to process one drink?
As a general rule of thumb, the liver can process roughly one standard drink per hour.
How does tobacco affect appearance?
Smoking causes premature aging, deep wrinkles, yellow teeth, and a yellow-grey skin tone due to reduced oxygen and blood flow.