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T/F: Dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA?
False
T/F: Over the counter medications are required to put the name of the doctor who wrote the prescription on the label?
False
True
Alcohol _____________ the function of the central nervous system?
Slows
T/F Smoking marijuana before studying for a big test is a good idea because it helps improve short term memory?
False
What is the legal BAC for someone above the age of 21?
0.08%
- 0.00% for people under 21
_____________ are medications that are commonly used to fight off bacterial infections?
Antibiotics
Most adult smokers started using tobacco when they were _________?
Teens
________ is the addictive chemical found in tobacco?
Nicotine
Nicotine is a _________ and alcohol is a ___________?
Stimulant and Depressant
This form of medication helps PREVENT diseases?
Vaccines
A person who uses anabolic steroids may be at increased risk of developing this viral disease?
HIV or Hepatitis
__________ describes when someone has to take more of a specific drug in order to feel the same effects?
Tolerance
People who choose to use smokeless tobacco will be at less risk for ______________, but will be at more risk for things like leukoplakia and oral cancer?
Lung Cancer
_________ _________ is the most popular alcoholic drinking behavior amongst teens?
Binge Drinking
Name two ways that alcohol effects your ability to operate a motor vehicle?
-Poor reaction time
-Slow reflexes
- Reduced concentration
-Trouble judging speeds and distances
Codeine
Heroin
Oxycodone
Morphine
Alcohol and marijuana are often referred to as a __________ ___________ because they lead to the use of other dangerous drugs?
Gateway Drug
Name one factor that can help reduce tobacco use amongst teens?
-Tobacco Legislation
-Smoke Free Environments
-Understanding risks
-Positive Peer pressure
This depressant is often used as a "date-rape" drug?
Rohypnol
GHB
Explain the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse?
Misuse: Not using the drug how it was intended to be used (still for medical purposes) (Ex: taking more than instructed)
Abuse: Intentionally taking a drug for nonmedical reasons (recreation/getting high)
The white, leathery-looking spots on the inside of the mouth caused by smokeless tobacco are called _______________?
Leukoplakia
What is the difference between physiological and psychological dependence?
Physio: user has a chemical need for the drug (body)
Psycho: user believes they need it to feel good or function normally. (mind)
Name one short term and one long term affect of alcohol consumption?
Short: nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, slurred speech, loss of coordination, increased urination
Long: Cirrhosis, fatty liver, hepatitis, addiction, brain damage, heart damage
Give me one example of a common over the counter analgesic?
Pain Relievers
Advil, Tylenol, Aspirin, Alieve, etc.