Tobacco
Around how many people die every year from smoking-related illnesses?
400,000 people
Does alcohol affect the body soon after or later on?
Soon after
What is a drug?
A substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind.
What are some ways you can improve physical health?
Eating healthy, regular doctor visits, proper hygiene, wearing protective gear, sleeping enough
What are antibiotics?
Medicines that reduce or kill harmful bacteria in the body.
Can a person who quits smoking reduce the risk of lung cancer?
Yes
What are 4 parts of the body that alcohol can affect?
Brain, heart, stomach, liver
What are two common things drugs can negatively affect in a male or female?
Height, weight
What is social health?
How you relate to people at school, home, and in the world.
What is prescription medicine?
A medicine that can be obtained legally only with a doctor's written permission.
What are the 5 systems in the body that tobacco affects?
Respiratory, circulatory, nervous, digestive, excretory
What's a symptom of alcoholism?
Making excuses to drink
What are nicknames for marijuana?
Pot, weed
What are 4 things that can influence your health?
Heredity, environment, culture, media.
What are ways medicines can enter the body?
Swallowing, injecting, inhaling, applying to skin
Around how many packs of cigarettes does the average person smoke daily?
1.5 packs of cigarettes daily
What are the 3 stages of alcoholism?
Abuse, dependence, addiction
What is a stimulant?
A drug that speeds up the body's functions.
Can lifestyle factors affect your personal health?
Yes
What is the purpose of medicine?
To prevent or cure an illness or disease or ease its symptoms
What are some forms of tobacco?
Cigarettes, cigars and pipes, electronic cigarettes, smokeless tobacco
What are the 4 steps of recovering from alcohol abuse?
Admission, detoxification, counseling, resolution
Are steroids completely illegal?
No
What are some ways to be emotionally and mentally healthy?
Express thoughts and feelings with others, face challenges positively, be productive
What are common examples of pain relievers?
Aspirin, ibuprofen