Alcohol Basics
What is the drug found in alcoholic beverages?
ethanol
Alcohol is classified as what type of drug?
depressant
The addictive chemical in tobacco is called what?
nicotine
Any chemical that affects the body’s functions is called a what?
drug
What is one refusal skill someone can use to say no to drugs?
Saying no firmly, giving an excuse, leaving the situation, etc.
The chemical process used to produce alcohol is called what?
fermentation
Name one factor that affects BAC.
rate of consumption, body size, gender, food in stomach, etc.
Name one harmful chemical found in cigarette smoke.
Tar, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, etc.
Drugs that speed up the nervous system are called what?
stimulants
What does the term "peer pressure" mean?
Influence from friends or people your age to do something.
What does BAC stand for?
blood alcohol concentration
What is binge drinking?
Consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time.
Smoking damages tiny air sacs in the lungs called what?
Alveoli
What is withdrawal?
The body’s reaction when a dependent person stops taking a drug.
What is detoxification?
Removing drugs from the body under medical supervision.
What organ breaks down alcohol in the body?
liver
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)?
A group of birth defects caused by a mother’s drinking during pregnancy.
What is secondhand smoke?
Smoke inhaled by a non-smoker from the air.
Marijuana comes from which plant?
cannabis plant
What is rehabilitation?
Learning to cope without drugs/alcohol through counseling and treatment.
Long-term alcohol abuse can lead to cirrhosis. What is cirrhosis?
Scarring of the liver that prevents it from functioning properly.
What is the term for needing more alcohol to feel the same effects?
tolerance
Long-term smoking can lead to COPD. What does COPD stand for?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
What is the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse?
Misuse = incorrect use of a legal drug; Abuse = intentionally using drugs improperly or illegally.
What is the most effective way to avoid the risks of alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse?
Practicing total abstinence—completely avoiding alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.