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tobacco

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plant with leaves that contain the chemical nicotine

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nicotine

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toxic substance that gives tobacco products their addictive quality

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aerosol

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suspension of fine particles or droplets in the air

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carbon monoxide

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poisonous gas that interferes with the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body

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vaping devices

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tobacco products that heat tobacco or synthetic nicotine without burning it, producing an aerosol

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e-liquid

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substance made of nicotine (or another drug) and other chemicals; is heated during vaping

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tar

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residue consisting of small, thick, sticky particles; builds up in the lungs as a result of smoking.

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popcorn lung

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-condition that damages the lungs’ smallest airways; leads to coughing and shortness of breath

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alcohol-

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addictive depressant with the active ingredient ethanol; alters brain function

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blood alcohol concentration (BAC)

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percentage of alcohol in a person’s blood

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depressant-

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substance that slows down the central nervous system, including the brain

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inhibition-

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psychological restraint that keeps people from acting in dangerous ways

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driving under the influence (DUI)

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operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration at or over 0.08% for adults; for teens, this level is lower and varies by state; also known as driving while intoxicated (DWI) or drunk driving

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alcohol use disorder (AUD

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substance use disorder in which a person has an addiction to alcohol and continues to consume it despite negative health effects

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cirrhosis

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-buildup of scar tissue in the liver caused by consuming large amounts of alcohol.

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Detoxification

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process that allows the body to clear itself of all alcohol or drugs

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enabling

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protecting a person from the negative consequences of chosen behaviors

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medication

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-substance that treats disease or relieves symptoms

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over-the-counter (OTC) medications

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substances that can legally be sold without permission from a healthcare professional in a particular country

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prescription medications

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substances that can legally be sold only with permission from a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional

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analgesics

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medications that relieve pain

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side effects

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unintended changes that develop in response to a medication

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drug allergy

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immune response in which the body treats a particular substance as if it is harmful to the body.

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medication misuse

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use of a medication in an unintended way; can be intentional or unintentional.

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medication abuse

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persistent pattern of medication misuse that causes serious harm

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dopamine

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chemical in the brain that causes feelings of pleasure; motivates behaviors like eating and drinking

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opioids

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prescription medications that relieve severe or long-lasting pain

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euphoria

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-intense pleasurable feeling

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overdose

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act of taking more of a substance than the body can break down at one time; can lead to serious health consequences and death

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fentanyl

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prescription opioid 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine; prescribed for pain other opioids cannot control

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performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs)

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medications that people abuse in hopes of improving strength, speed, and stamina

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methadone

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-is a prescription opioid for severe pain, including painful withdrawal symptoms. Unlike other opioids, it does not cause euphoria.

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marijuana

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mind-altering, addictive drug made up of dried parts of the cannabis plant

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edible

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food mixed with a drug or a drug’s active ingredients

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cocaine

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highly addictive stimulant that comes from the leaves of a coca plant

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methamphetamine

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extremely addictive, synthetic stimulant; is powerful enough a person can develop an addiction on first use.
bath salts- synthetic drugs that contain the stimulant (MDPV); are often marketed as household products

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hallucinogens

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drugs that change a person’s perception of reality; can cause hallucinations, affect mood, and alter a person’s sense of time

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heroin-

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naturally occurring, illegal opioid; comes as a white powder often mixed with other substances

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roofies

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club drug made of Rohypnol® that makes a person unable to move or respond to events

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inhalents

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chemicals that people breathe to experience some type of high; often take the form of household substances

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self-medicate

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to abuse medications or drugs to cope with symptoms of a health condition

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rehabilitation program

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treatment for a substance use disorder in which a healthcare professional oversees recovery; may involve a combination of medicinal and behavioral treatment

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relapse-

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act of taking a substance again after deciding to stop

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nutrition

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-process of choosing and consuming food necessary for health and growth.

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nutrients

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chemical substances that provide the nutrition essential for growth, energy, and function.

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carbohydrates

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nutrients that are the major source of energy for the body; can be found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products. There are three distinct types of carbohydrates: sugar, starch, and dietary fiber.

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glucose

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simple carbohydrate and the preferred source of energy for the brain and central nervous system.

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Simple carbohydrates

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(sugars) glucose, fructose, lactose, and sucrose

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Complex carbohydrates

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Starches, or chains of glucose linked together

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Starch

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-Products made from grains, such as bread, cereal, rice,crakcers, pasta, potatoes, peas, corn, and carrots

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dietary fiber

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complex carbohydrate found only in plant-based foods; cannot be completely digested, but has many health benefits such as fruits, most vegetables, whole grains (such as whole-wheat bread or brown rice), and nuts.

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protein

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nutrient the body uses to build and maintain cells and tissues and provide energy; may also act as hormones or enzymes. Meat, poultry, eggs, fish, and dairy products (milk and cheese) are complete protein sources. Amino acids make up all types of protein.

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fats

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nutrients, largely made up of fatty acids, that provide a valuable source of energy for muscles and help in the absorption and transport of vitamins and nutrients

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saturated fats

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type of fat found primarily in animal-based foods; are typically solid at room temperature.

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unsaturated fats

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-type of fat found in plant-based foods; are liquid at room temperature.

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trans fat

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-type of fat historically found in many processed foods; can also occur naturally in animal-based foods

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vitamins

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organic nutrients that promote growth and development, help regulate body processes, maintain healthy skin, and help the body release energy

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minerals-

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-inorganic nutrients absorbed from plants, water, and animal food sources

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calories

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-units of energy in food.

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food allergy

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condition in which the body’s immune system reacts to a food as if the food is harmful; sudden symptoms can be caused by tiny amounts of the food

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empty calories

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units of energy that supply few or no nutrients to the body

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malnutrition

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form of poor nutrition in which a person does not get or properly absorb the recommended amounts of essential nutrients

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Nutrition Facts label

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FDA-required label on all packaged foods; contains information about serving size, number of servings, number of calories, amounts of different nutrients, and daily values for nutrients

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Daily Values

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recommended daily intake amounts for specific nutrients based on a 2,000-calorie eating plan

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Body Mass Index (BMI)-

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tool used to determine whether a person’s weight is healthy for that person’s height

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food additives

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substances added to food products to cause desired changes to flavor, shelf life, or other reasons

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purging

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attempts to rid the body of food.

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organic-

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produced without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial chemicals

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disordered eating

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range of irregular eating behaviors; may or may not lead to diagnosis of a specific eating disorder

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eating disorder

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mental illness characterized by abnormal eating or disturbances in eating habits

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orthorexia

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disordered eating pattern characterized by an obsession with healthy eating; leads to negative consequences

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Bulimia -

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Characterized by recurrent episodes of bingeing and purging

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Binge-eating disorder

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consuming large amounts of food quickly and feeling out of control

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Anorexia-

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severely restricted eating behaviors

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