Consequences
Name one of the stages of change
Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance
Any substance other than food or water that changes the way your body functions.
A drug
This is the main ingredient in cigarettes, cigars, and dip (not nicotine)
Tobacco
Using a substance to the point that it alters a person's judgement and decision making, leading to dangerous behaviors.
Substance abuse
The measure of the amount of alcohol present in a person's body
BAC - Blood alcohol content
What is an unwanted change in the body that is not related to the main purpose of a drug
A side effect
When the body adjusts to a drug and needs more to produce the desired effects
Tolerance
The chemical in cigarettes that reduces the amount of oxygen available to your body and makes it hard for you to exercise
Carbon Monoxide
It can take your brain up to three weeks to recover to full function after using this substance only one time.
Marijuana
Marijuana falls into these three drug catagories
Depressant, Stimulant, Hallucinogen
What are some symptoms of withdrawal
Pain, shakes, vomiting, severe headaches, confusion, fatigue, hallucinations, psychosis, anxiety, irritability, etc.
What are four ways in which drugs enter the body
Mouth (oral), Injection (IV), Inhalation (Smoking), and Absorption (through the skin or tissue.
Smoking during pregnancy has potential consequences like (name two)
Teens abuse this OTC substance to get high. It causes weakness, numbness, nausea or vomiting, increased heart rate and blood pressure and brain damage in high doses
Cough/Cold medicine
These three factors affect your blood alcohol level
Time, weight, and gender
Though withdrawal from all substances can be extremely painful and sickening, for someone addicted to this substance, withdrawal could cause death.
Alcohol or Benzodiazepines
Substances that are sold from a drug store directly to a person without a prescription, can be abused if taken for another purpose than intended.
OTC - over the counter drugs
Smoking had short term consequences. It makes it harder to breathe and makes you more likely to get sick. What are some long term consequences of smoking.
Lung-Disease, heart-disease, many types of cancer. Negative impacts dental health.
Three drugs used more widely by people in the US than marijuana
Alcohol, Caffeine, and Nicotine
Binge drinking is considered as having how many drinks (it is different for male/female, give either)
5 drinks for men and 4 drinks for women (5/4 drinks on the same occasion
What are three symptoms of alcohol poisoning
Passing out, person has clammy, bluish skin, person has trouble breathing, vomiting.
What are two of the dimensions that we go over in your treatment plan or assessment
Intoxication/withdrawal, physical health, emotional health, motivation for change, relapse potential, recovery environment.
Name two chemicals that are found in cigarettes (not nicotine or tobacco)
Battery acid, lighter fluid, sewer gas, poison, carbon monoxide, rocket fuel, toilet cleaner, insecticide, candle wax, vinegar
What are two types of drug dependence
Physical and Psychological
Marijuana, long term use, can cause the growth of breasts in males. This condition is known as...
Gynecomastia