Alcohol
Depressant
How many servings of alcohol can the liver process per hour?
One
How many cigarettes are found in one cigarette?
over 7,000
What are some of the non life threatening effects of smoking?
Wrinkles
Yellow fingers
Yellow teeth
Bad Breath
Teeth & Gum loss
Hair loss
What is the definition of a stimulant
A substance that raises physiological and nervous system activity
What does BAC stand for?
Blood alcohol concentration
What are the effects of alcohol on the stomach?
Nausea and vomiting
Acid Reflux/Heartburn
Irritation occurs in the stomach lining, causing ulcers
What is the primary addicting component in cigarettes?
Nicotine
What are some of the immediate responses from tobacco use in your body that can lead to heart disease?
Heart Rate begins to rise
Blood pressure rises
Blood vessels constrict which forces the heart to work harder to deliver oxygen to the rest of the body
What is the definition of a depressant
A substance that slows down the central nervous system and brain activity.
What is the legal BAC limit for those 21 and older?
0.08
What are the effects of alcohol on the liver?
Liver cells can become damaged and lead to fibrosis and cirrhosis
How many chemical compounds in cigarettes are known to cause cancer?
70
What are the other 3 main cancers caused by smoking/cigarettes (other than lung cancer)?
Mouth
Throat
Stomach
What is the main purpose of using narcotics?
Pain relief
What is considered 1 standard drink/serving of alcohol?
12 oz beer
5 oz wine
1.5 oz hard liquor
What are the effects of alcohol on the brain/central nervous system?
Memory Loss/Confusion/Focus
Pain Receptors Impaired
Slurred Speech
Balance/Coordination Loss
What drug classification does nicotine fall under?
Stimulant
Why are e-cigarettes and vaping not 100% safe?
Does not contain as many chemicals as normal cigarettes, but these options are not 100% safe. Most still contain nicotine.
Still ingesting smoke into your throat and lungs and some chemicals
What are some examples of inhalants?
paint/spray paint
gasoline/lighter fluids
aerosol sprays (deodorant, hair spray, etc.)
marker fluids
How are the skills need for driving impaired by alcohol?
slows reaction time
blurred vision
makes you drowsy
reduces your coordination
impacts your judgment
How can alcohol increase the risk of breast, liver and esophagus/throat cancers?
Liver cancer: Regular, heavy alcohol use can damage the liver, leading to inflammation and scarring, which might be why it raises the risk of liver cancer.
Breast cancer: Drinking even small amounts of alcohol is linked with an increased risk of breast cancer in women. Alcohol can raise estrogen levels in the body, which may explain some of the increased risk.
Cancers of the mouth, throat, and esophagus: Alcohol may limit how damaged cells can repair and acid reflux caused by alcohol can increase this
What is the #1 cause of cancer death for men and women?
Lung cancer