Recap Flashcards
What are the effects of drugs on the body?
Brain & CNS Brain damage liver eyes ears bones mouth throat heart muscles stomach pancreas intestines reproductive system in women
What do drugs do the brain and CNS?
impair behavior, judgement, memory, concentration, and coordination
What do drugs do the heart?
Weaken the heart muscle and ability to pump, irregular heart beat, heart attack
Cancer and Alcohol
2-4% of cancer is related to alcohol
upper digestive tract are the most common
women who drink before menopause are more likely to get breast cancer
skin cancer risk doubles if you drink
Marijuana health problems
can cause rapid heart rate, memory impairment soon after use
long term effects: cognitive problems, infertility, weakened immune system, lung damage
Stimulants and health problems
high heart rate and blood pressure, headache, blurred vision, dizziness, impotence, skin disorders, tremors, seizures, and psychosis
Narcotics and health problems
respiratory and circulatory depression, dizziness, impotence, constipation, withdrawal, sickness,
overdoses can lead to siezures and death
PCP and health problems
unpredictable and violent behavior
dizziness, numbness, high heart rate and blood pressure, convulsions, fatal heart and lung failure, ruptured blood vessels
Number of drink for legal intoxication in the US?
about 3-4
Myths for passing a drug test
drinking pickle juice drinking bleach putting bleach in urine hydrating yourself a lot making yourself puke buying kits that claim youll pass a drug test
Why is time management important?
vital for accomplishing goals and keeping stress levels down
can help you feel useful again ,
planning ahead,
scheduling,
planning accordingly, making to-do lists, keeping organized
How can you beat boredom?
time management of free time, activities you enjoy, plan things, hobbies, try new things, challenge yourself, SCHEDULE
Non-medication pain management
breathing exercises, stretching, acupuncture, exercise, massage, cognitive-behavioral therapies, relaxation, yoga
TENS- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
applying electrical stimulation to the skin to manage pain
Hot-cold treatment
cheap and easy
minimum side effects