Nicotine Use
How long does it take nicotine to reach the brain, causing a blood pressure increase of 10 points?
Seven seconds.
Name a substance that is considered a "downer."
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax, Ativan), Sedatives/Hypnotics, Opiates.
Alcohol + Nicotine = ___x more likely to develop cancer.
4.
What is the basic definition of addiction?
Loss of control.
Smoking cigarettes is responsible for _____% of lung cancer cases.
Alcohol causes a decrease in ________ so that your sleep is not as restful.
REM sleep.
What type of substances can cause death in withdrawal AND overdose?
Alcohol and Benzodiazepines.
Seemingly _______ decisions can lead to relapse.
Irrelevant.
There are more non-drinkers in this region of the US, however, those who do drink tend to drink more than those in any other area in the country.
The South.
List three (3) substances that are classified as "uppers."
Caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines (meth, Adderall), cocaine.
Name an example of a substance that is both an "upper" and a "downer." Also known as an "all-arounder."
Hallucinogens (LSD, mushrooms, marijuana, ecstacy, ketamine).