Key Wordz 4 Test On Wed. Flashcards
All the traits that are passed from parent to child; the biological process of passing on, or transmitting those traits
Heredity
All of the physical and social conditions that surround a person and can influence that persons health
Environment
A period of time in which a drinker cannot recall
Blackout
The state of loosing control over the use of a drug; it is accomplished over a string craving for the drug
Addiction
The act of refraining from sex
Abstinence
The consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol in one sitting
Binge drinking
The consequence of taking an excessive amount of a drug that leads to coma or death
Overdose
The state in which a persons mental and physical abilities are imparted by alcohol or another substance
Intoxication
A disease of the liver in which it becomes filled with useless scar tissue, (may lead to liver failure)
Cirrhosis
A substance that is known to cause cancer
Carcinogen
Smoke that is exhaled from a smokers lungs.
Mainstream smoke
Smoke that goes directly into the air from a burning tobacco product
Sidestream smoke
A breathable chemical vapor that produces mind altering effects.
Inhalant
The intentional improper use unsafe use of a drug
Drug abuse
A drug that distorts perception, thought, and mood.
Hallucinogen
