5) Avoiding Destructive Habits Flashcards
how was tobacco used in the past?
native americans used tobacco in religious ceremonies and as medicine
what are some major health risks of tobacco use?
-cardiovascular disease
-respiratory disease
- cancer
-diabetes
if a pregnant woman smokes, what could happen to the baby?
the baby could get sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
what is nicotine?
an addictive ingredient and it readily absorbed into the bloodstream whenever a tobacco product is chewed or inhaled.
what effects does nicotine have on the body?
when it enters your bloodstream, it immediately stimulates the adrenal glands to release the hormone epinephrine. in turn, epinephrine stimulates their central nervous system and increases the blood pressure and heart rate
how might smoking affect someone’s appearance?
bad breath, premature wrinkling, and yellowing of fingernails.
how might smoking affect someone’s health?
gum disease, asthma, or lung cancer
what is a relapse?
is when you return to an unhealthy habit
how can a self-assessment help you prevent relapse?
you can understand what might trigger your change in behavior
main ingredient in cigarettes
tobacco
why is drinking alcohol harmful to young people?
it can tamper with your ability to learn life skills
what is alcohol?
it is a depressant drug and is poisonous
binge drinking
consuming a lot of drinks in a single occasion
heavy drinking
consuming many drinks per week
three negative health-related or social behaviors associated with binge drinking
-physical dependence on alcohol
-high tolerance for alcohol
-strong cravings for alcohol
long term risks associated with heavy drinking
-chronic health problems
-heart disease
-cancer
-high blood pressure
why do males and females generally respond differently to alcohol consumption?
-an average woman is smaller than an average man
-the small a person is the less alcohol it takes to raise blood alcohol content
-the average female has more body fat than an average male
why is it dangerous to mix caffeine with alcohol?
they may drink more than they realize and become more impaired
what is bac
blood alcohol content
over the counter drugs
can be used without a prescription and could be bought off the shelf
prescription drugs
are intended for one person’s use and has to be bought at a pharmacy
guidelines for using prescription drugs safely
-understanding why your medicine has been prescribed
-completely understanding the instructions
-don’t improvise your dosage
-make sure medication is current
-don’t share prescription with anyone else
SAFER
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