Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Flashcards
Any chemical known to cause cancer is a what?
carcinogen
the stimulant drug found in tobacco products is?
nicotine
The sticky, thick liquid formed when tobacco burns is called?
tar
The inability of the alveoli to function is called?
emphysema
Powdered tobacco leaves and stems form a product called?
snuff
Exhaled and side stream smoke also is called?
secondhand smoke
White patches of abnormal cells in the mouth are called?
leukoplakia
An herbal plant that contains nicotine and is grown for its leaves is called?
tobacco
A gas that interferes with the ability of the bood to carry oxygen is?
carbon monoxide
Smoke that enters the air from a burning cigarette, cigar, or pipe is called?
side stream smoke
Which has more carcinogens, cigarettes or smokeless tobacco?
cigarettes
What must be found on every tobacco product made?
health warning
The term used to describe drugs such as GHB and roofies is called?
date rape
A group of drugs that speed up the central nervous system are known as?
stimulants
A group of drugs that slow down the central nervous system and relieve pain are known as?
narcotics
CHemical that are inhaled are affect mood are?
inhalants
_____ is a hallucinogen
LSD
THC is found in ______
marijuana
A stimulant derived from the cocoa bush is ______
cocaine
_______ are drugs that are made from hormones
steroids
A painkiller produced from morphine is_______
codeine
A psychoactive drug that can act as a hallucinogen and that has a stimulating effect is called _____
estacy
Nail polish remover, lighter fluid, and spray paint are all examples of?
inhalants
What is the most commonly used drug?
marijuana
People who use marijuana may feel:
relaxed, drowsy, and hungry
What body function is affected by stimulants?
heart rate
Which drug can cause flashback?
hallucinogens
The measure of the alcohol in a drink is _____
proof
An activity in which a person is forced to participate in dangerous or demeaning activities is called _______
hazing activity
Consuming large amount of alcohol in a short amount of time is _____
binge drinking
A person who drinks and cannot remember what happened has had a _____
blackouts
A disease caused by alcohol that causes chronic damage to the liver cells is ______
cirrhosis
The amount of alcohol in a person’s blood is
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
Hallucinations cause by withdrawal from alcohol is callled
Delirium Tremens Syndrome
What factors can affect BAC
weight gender age
How many alcoholic drinks can the liver process each hour?
one
Does BAC rise faster in males or females?
females
Virginia state law for a person to be considered legally drunk is a BAC of _____
3.0
Does drinking alcohol speed up or slow down reaction time?
slow down
