Anorexia
what is anorexia
an eating disorder where a normal weight person diets and becomes significally underweight
name 2 factors influencing alcohols effects
type of drink, how quickly drunken, amount of food in body, body weight, surroundings
what is marijuana?
dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the plant cannabis sativa
what is it?
a disease where a person binge eats and then feels a loss of control so they vomit or find other ways to lose the weight
what is it
What does the purging type anorexia do?
weight loss achieved by vomiting, laxatives, or diretics
What is alcohol?
A depressant
How is it used?
smoked, eaten, drank, pill, edibles, vaporized
what is a cause of bulimia
genetics,trauma,family,society,cultural factors
popular nicknames
blow,coke,crack,rock,snow
what does the restricting type of anorexia mean
weight loss achieved by restricting calories
How fast is alcohol absorbed into the blood stream?
5-10 minutes
Name one false fact about marijuana
It is not harmful, It is not addictive, It is not popular, Marijuana joint has a filter
anxiety, depression,poor body image,mood swings,can't control feelings
name 2 ways of how do you use it?
name 2 symptoms of anorexia
dramatic weight loss, denial of hunger, withdrawals from usual friends and activities
What does alcohol act as to your central nervous system
an anesthetic
Name 5 common names for marijuana
loud,pot,bud,blunt,dope,gas,weed,grass,ganja,joint,herb,
What does binge mean
eating a lot of food at one time
what does it do to the brain?
increases the natural chemical messager in brain curcuits related to the control of movement and reward
name 3 physical effects of anorexia
muscle loss, weakness, severe dehydration, decreased fertility, dry hair, dry skin, loss of hair
What is fermentation?
A process where yeasts convert fruit, sugar, and grains into ethyl alcohol
what is an effect his has on your body?
alters brain perceptions/moods,eyes appear red, increased appetite, feeling a good sensation,impairs coordination
purge
an unwanted feeling
what are 3 short term effects of this?
mental alertness, irritability,paranoia,extreme happiness, extreme energy