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
