Definitions
Use of drugs in a way other than their intended use.
Substance misuse
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration / Content
What is the legal BAC level?
.08
List an addictive substance
Tobacco, heroin, Etc...
Ordinary household items that are inhaled or sniffed
inhalants
Substance that alters the physiological and psychological state of the body
A Drug
DUI
Driving Under the Influence
What classification of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
Genetics, social pressures, and environmental stressors are all __________ of addiction
possible causes
product of cannabis plant and its main active chemical is THC
Marijuana
Not having normal use of mental faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol into the body.
Intoxication
MADD
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
List one long term effect of alcohol
Liver cancer, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis
Affects the person brain and behavior which leads to the inhability to control the use of legal or illegal drugs/medication
Substance use disorder / addiction
Drug extracted form the coca plant and is a stimulant
cocaine
Inhibitions
MIP
Minor in Possession
What is one way a family can be affected by alcoholism
unpredictable behavior, Finance problems, Violence, Codependency, enabling
What are 2 ways to say "NO" to drugs?
No thanks, broken record, cold shoulder, change subject, reverse the pressure
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body
stimulant
Any detectable amount of alcohol if you are under 21.
Zero Tolerance
FASD
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
List the 4 stages of developing alcoholism in order
1. Problem drinking 2. Tolerance 3. Dependence 4. Alcoholism
What are the 6 stages of addiction in order.
1. Initial use 2. abuse 3. tolerance 4. dependence 5. addiction 6. relapse
medicine that can only be made available to a patient on the written instruction of an authorized health professional.
Prescription drugs