Chapter 19 Lesson 1
Are used to treat or prevent disease, & are dangerous when mixed with alcohol.
Medicines
Medicines that are available only with the recommendation of a doctor, & are dispensed only by a licensed pharmacist
Prescription medicines.
A substance that causes physiological or psychological dependence
A addictive drug.
When a tobacco user no longer uses tobacco, the body no longer gets nicotine, & the user experiences this
Nicotine withdrawal
This harmful to nonsmokers & smokers because it contains toxic substances.
Environmental tobacco smoke
A substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind.
A Drug
Medicines that you can buy without a doctor’s prescription
OTC (Over the Counter).
Tobacco users can become addicted to this
Nicotine
This be used to deliver small amounts of nicotine to the body while a tobacco user is quitting tobacco.
A nicotine substitute
This type of smoke comes from a smoker’s lung.
Mainstream smoke
A preparation that prevents a person from contracting a specific disease.
Vaccine
Failing to follow the instructions on or included with a medicine package
Medicine misuse
A drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, the heart, & other organs
A stimulant
A person who wants to successfully quit tobacco could join this which will help the person learn how to quit.
A tobacco cessation program
Higher concentrations of toxic substances are in this type of smoke.
Sidestream smoke
People may experience these while taking a medicine, which are effects that are not intended.
Side effects
Intentionally taking medicines for nonmedical reasons
Medicine abuse
A cancer-causing substance.
A carcinogen
Tobacco users often find it difficult to quit using tobacco because they experience this
Nicotine withdrawal
Environmental tobacco smoke is another name for this type of smoke
Secondhand smoke
Interaction occurs when medicines work together in a positive way,
An Additive
If you take a large amount of medicine, you could have a life-threatening reaction
A drug overdose
When tobacco burns, it produces a thick, sticky, dark fluid known as this
Tar
In addition to carcinogen, nicotine, & other toxic substances, tobacco smoke contains these
Tar & carbon monoxide
Thickened, white, leathery-looking spots on the inside of the mouth that can develop into oral cancer is referred to as this.
Leukoplakia