Prevention Of Substance Use And Abuse Flashcards
Are habit forming substances that may not be addictive but may lead to the use of other addictive and dangerous drugs
Gateway drugs
Other types of gateway drugs
Marijuana, inhalants
A cyrindrical paper containing dried and shredde tobacco leaves
Cigarette
Main component:
Nicotine
Stimulant that is highly addictive
Reasons why people smoke
Peer pressure Parental influence Advertising and media Self medication Stress relief Weight control To feel mature and sophisticated Risk taking behavior
Hair
Short
Long
Smelly hair
Hair loss
Head
Short
Long
Headache,dizziness
Prolonged or chronic headache
Eyes long
Cataract and blindness
Night vision
Ears long
Mild to moderate hearing loss
Mouth
Short
Long
Halistosis(bad breath), stained teeth,mouth sores
Gum disease leading to tooth loss,increased risk for mouth and throat cancer
Skin
Short
Long
Dryness..Dull gray skin tone
Discoloration and wrinkles
Lungs
Short
Long
Shortness of breath,asthma attacks,more coughs and colds
Chronic cough
Lung cancer
Heart
Increased heart rate and blood pressure
Heart disease,heart attack
Stomach
Hyperacidity
Ulcers
Is smoke inhaled into the somker’s mouth and lungs
Mainstream smoke
Is also called Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS)
It is the mixture of the smoke coming from the burning end of a cigarette and the smoke inhaled by the smoker
Second hand smoke
Is the residue from cigarrette smoke found in clothes,furniture,and other surfaces after the cigarrette has been put out
Third hand smoke
Is an itoxicating substance produced by fermenation of grains and fruits
Alcohol
Reasons for drinking alcohol
Peer pressure Stress relief To lose one’s inhibitions Curiosity Socialization Physcoactive effects Modeled by others
Reasons for drinking and not drinking alcohol
Religion
Avoiding dependency and addiction
Pregnancy
Taking medications for mental health problems
Taking medications for long term conditions
Intolerance to alcohol
Short term effects for drinking
Slurred speech Impaired judgement Distorted vision and hearing Decreased coordination Decreased perception Headaches Drowsiness Unconsciousness Vomiting Diarrhea Upset stomach Breathing difficulties Anemia Blackouts
BAC
Blood alcohol concentration
Is the amount of alcohol in aperson’s blood
BAC
