Chapter 19
Drugs that are used to treat or prevent diseases or other conditions are called
medicines
the addictive drug found in tobacco leaves
nicotine
a disease that involves a physical or psychological dependence on alcohol, develops in three stages
Alcoholism
process of treatment for dependence on alcohol or other drugs
rehabilitation
How many reindeers did Santa Claus have
9
Reactions to medicine other than the one intended are called
Side Effects
a thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns
Tar
a state in which the body is poisoned and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced.
intoxication
plant whose leaves, buds, and flowers are smoked for intoxicating effects
marijuana
What was giving on the 3rd day of Christmas in the Christmas song
3 French Hens
Medicines you can buy without a doctor’s prescription
over-the-counter medicines .
tobacco that is sniffed through the nose, held in the mouth, or chewed
Smokeless Tobacco
a dangerous practice that involves drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting
binge drinking
substance whose fumes are sniffed or inhaled to give an effect
inhalant
What words follow “Silent Night” in the song?
Holy Night
A strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug
drug overdose
a substance that causes physiological or psychological dependence
addictive drug
a drug that slows the central nervous system
depressant
drug that alters moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions
Daily Double
How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish
Feliz Navidad
Medicines that are dispensed only with the written approval of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner
prescription medicines
a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas found in cigarette smoke
Carbon monoxide
This causes stupor, coma, vomiting, hypothermia, and severe dehydration
alcohol poisoning
irrational suspiciousness or distrust of others
paranoia
What are the two other most popular names for Santa Claus
Daily Double