What is the first stage of alcoholism
abuse
This is the #1 reason for preventable death in the US
Tobacco
What does FAS stand for?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
This can happen when a woman drinks alcohol while pregnant
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
What is the second stage of alcoholism
dependence
True or False: The tar from smoking can permanently damage your respiratory system
True
What is it called when you are addicted to alcohol?
Alcoholism (or alcoholic)
True or false: Lung Cancer has the largest number of US deaths every year from smoking
What is False
Lung cancer attributes to 137,989 each year while Heart disease is 158,750
More than ___ of people want to quit tobacco.
What is 1/2?
True or False: Cigarettes contain an odor-less, invisible poisonous gas called carbon monoxide
True
What is the third stage of alcoholism
addiction
True or False: Alcohol can not cause long term issues
false
What does DUI stand for?
Driving Under the Influence
How does smoking affect certain medications that patients may take?
Smoking increases metabolism of certain medications and can increase liver enzymes. This can affect:
atypical antipsychotics, theophylline, warfarin, anxiolytics, antihypertensives, caffeine
Long Term tobacco effects (name at least 2)
Chronic Bronchitis
Emphysema
Lung Cancer
Coronary heart disease
Stroke
True or false: Alcohol has many positive health benefits
False
Smokers typically have increased stress due to nicotine withdrawal between cigarettes. Nicotine is also a stimulant which can increase anxiety.