terminology
the improper use of medication
Addictive chemical in tobacco products
what is a nicotine?
alcohol's drug classification
what is a depressant?
marijuana plant
a drug is intentionally used improperly or unsafely
what is drug abuse
drug classification of nicotine
what is a stimulant?
depressant impacts on the body
what is slow the brain's and body's reactions?
what is decreases activity in the nervous system?
mind-altering ingredient of marijuana
what is THC?
needs increasingly larger amounts of the drug to achieve its original effect
what is tolerance?
nicotine's job for a tobacco plant
what is act as a natural insecticide?
standard drink sizes of beer, wine and liquor
what is 12 oz, 5 oz and 1.5-2 oz?
hallucinogenic effect of marijuana
what is possible paranoia/hallucinations?
3 gateway drugs
body's physical need for a drug and cannot function without it
what is physiological dependence?
disorder in which the alveoli no longer function properly
what is emphysema?
long term impact of alcohol on the liver
what is cirrhosis?
Laziness, lack of effort & drive towards life
What is amotivational syndrome?
most commonly referred to as a gateway drug
what is marijuana?
when your body depends on the feeling/mind craves the drug
what is psychological dependence?
nicotine's effect on the body
what is release dopamine?
standard drinks in a 12 oz beer with a 10% ABV
What is 2 standard drinks?
short term effects that can impair driving
what is impaired coordination & balance, delayed reaction time and distorted perception?
Nearly 90% of what drug users had first smoked tobacco, drank alcohol, or used marijuana.
what is cocaine?