Tobacco/alcohol/illicit drugs Flashcards

1
Q

tobacco types

A

cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, hookah

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2
Q

what is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in us

A

smoking

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3
Q

how many deaths are caused by cigarette smoking

A

443,000 each year

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4
Q

how many deaths are caused by second hand smoke

A

50,000

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5
Q

lung ca death for men and women caused by smoking

A

men 90%

women 80%

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6
Q

tobacco and caffeine interactions (3+ cups)

A

speed up same enzymes needed to clear caffeine

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7
Q

what is the most widely used psychoactive drug in US

A

alcohol

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8
Q

problem drinkers

A

those who experience personal, intrapersonal, legal or financial problems because of alcohol use

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9
Q

alcoholism

A

physical dependence and loss of control

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10
Q

blood alcohol concentration

A

percentage of concentration of alcohol in blood

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11
Q

what is the legal BAC in al 50 states

A

0.08%

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12
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what is the #1 rape drug

A

alcohol

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13
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fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

A

physical and mental disabilites
neurodevelopmental disorders
birth defects

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14
Q

drug

A

substance that when taken in small quantities alters ones physical mental or emotional state

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15
Q

psychoactive drugs

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those drugs that alter sensory perceptions, mood thoughts, processes or behaviors

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16
Q

drug misuse

A

inappropriate use of prescription drugs

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17
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drug abuse

A

taking of a drug for non-medically approved purpose
underage use
use of legal drug with the knowledge that it is hazardous

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18
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drug dependence

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when one believes that a particular drug is necessary for normal function

19
Q

physical dependence

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intense physical disturbances when the drug is no longer used

20
Q

psychological dependence

A

consumption of the substance produces pleasure or avoids discomfort, resulting in a feeling of satisfaction and psychic drive

21
Q

tolerance

A

higher doses of a drug needed to achieve the original effect

22
Q

legal drugs

A

alcohol
nicotine
nonprescription drugs
prescriptions

23
Q

illegal drugs

A
stimulants
depressants
narcotics
hallucinogens
marijuana
24
Q

illicit drug abuse for genders

A

males >females

25
Q

how many pregnant women use illicit drugs

A

4%

26
Q

what agency is responsible for enforcement

A

DEA- drug enforcement administration

27
Q

what is the most abused illicit drug

A

marijuana

28
Q

what percent of HS seniors have use marijuana

A

45%

29
Q

what are narcotics

A

opium
morphine
heroin

30
Q

what do narcotics do

A

numb senses and decrease pain

31
Q

what is the most widely abused narcotic

A

haroin

32
Q

what is cocaine

A

potent stimulant

33
Q

what is synesthesia

A

mixing of the senses

34
Q

what do hallucinogens do

A

changes ones perception of environment

35
Q

what do stimulants do

A

increase CNS activity

36
Q

what are examples of stimulants

A

crystal meth
cat
amphetamine

37
Q

what do depressents do

A

decrease activity of cns

lower anxiety

38
Q

examples of depressants

A

barbituates
benzodiazepines
quaaludes

39
Q

examples of club drugs

A

MDMA (ecstasy)
rohypnol
ketamine

40
Q

Designer drugs are what

A

drugs synthesized by amateur chemists in secret

41
Q

examples of designer drugs

A

bath salts

42
Q

what controlled the flow of designer drugs

A

controlled substances analogue of 1986

43
Q

what are anabolic steroids

A

protein building drugs

44
Q

what are inhalants

A

psychoactive breathable chemicals