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Alcohol and Tobacco Flashcards

1
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What type of alcohol is in beverages?

A

Ehterol

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2
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A depressant is the type of drug that does what to your body?

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Slows your central nervous system; affects motor skills and impaired judgement

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3
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_________ is when your body is filled with alcohol and physical and mental control is impaired

A

Intoxication

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4
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What are three influences on alcohol use?

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Peer pressure, family members, and media

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5
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What are three reasons teens give for drinking alcohol?

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To fit in, to look cool, and to get drunk

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Define binge drinking. How many drinks is it for guys, girls?

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Drinking a high amount of alcohol in a short amount of time. 4 or more drinks for girls 5 or more for guys

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What happens if you get alcohol poisoning? (What is alcohol poisoning)

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Breathing can stop, death, can choke or vomit, confusion

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What does BAC stand for? What is it?

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Blood Alcohol Concentration. It is the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood

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9
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What is the legal limit in PA?

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.08%

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10
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At what BAC level does intoxication begin?

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.02%

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11
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What are influences on short term effects of alcohol?

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Body size, gender, rate in which the alcohol is consumed, food intake

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12
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How long does it take for the liver to process one drink?

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One hour

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13
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Name five symptoms of short term alcohol use

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Blurry vision, slurred speech, kidneys produce more, loss of coordination, dulled memory

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14
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Name five symptoms of long term alcohol use

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Brain damage, death, liver disease, addiction

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15
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What are three signs that alcohol is becoming a problem or disease?

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Cravings, loss of control, legal problems resulting from drinking

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16
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What is cirrhosis of the liver?

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When the liver tissue is replaced with useless scar tissue

17
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What is alcoholism and it’s three stages?

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Alcoholism is a disease with physical or psychological dependance on alcohol. Abuse, dependence, addiction

18
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What are the roles of members of an alcoholic family?

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Enabler- supplies money, drugs, or support
Hero- rescues alcoholic every time something happens
Scapegoat- takes the blame a lot
Mascot- involved in activities
Sidekick- always with them
Lost child- takes care of them

19
Q

What is a common cause of death for intoxicated people who vomit and choke while unconscious?

A

Asphyxiation- cut off breathing path

20
Q

What is the time of binge drinking where alcohol is poured directly down the throat?

A

Funneling

21
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Why do teens get alcohol poisoning more frequently than adults?

A

They can’t handle the alcohol as well- more binge drinking

22
Q

What effect does nicotine have on the body?

A

Stimulant-speeds everything up

23
Q

Name three short term affects of smoking

A

Bad breath, dulled taste buds, stained teeth, increased heart rate, cough

24
Q

Define emphysema

A

A disease that destroys the air sacs in the lungs so that they are unable to absorb oxygen

25
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What are two long term affects of smoking?

A

Emphysema, lung cancer, chronic bronchitis

26
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What are the other types of tobacco products?

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Cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco, e-cigs, vaping

27
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How much more nicotine is in smokeless tobacco?

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2-3 times

28
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What problems can occur from smokeless tobacco?

A

Mouth, lip, and throat cancer

29
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Define the two types of second hand smoke

A

Mainstream smoke- exhaling from the smoker

Sidestream smoke- comes off the end of the cigarette, worse than first hand smoke

30
Q

What drug is found in marijuana?

A

THC

31
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Name two short term effects of marijuana use

A

Impaired reactions, hallucinations, bloodshot eyes

32
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What type of treatment is available for alcoholics?

A

Rehab, therapy

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