Tobacco/alcohol/illicit drugs Flashcards
tobacco types
cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, hookah
what is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in us
smoking
how many deaths are caused by cigarette smoking
443,000 each year
how many deaths are caused by second hand smoke
50,000
lung ca death for men and women caused by smoking
men 90%
women 80%
tobacco and caffeine interactions (3+ cups)
speed up same enzymes needed to clear caffeine
what is the most widely used psychoactive drug in US
alcohol
problem drinkers
those who experience personal, intrapersonal, legal or financial problems because of alcohol use
alcoholism
physical dependence and loss of control
blood alcohol concentration
percentage of concentration of alcohol in blood
what is the legal BAC in al 50 states
0.08%
what is the #1 rape drug
alcohol
fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
physical and mental disabilites
neurodevelopmental disorders
birth defects
drug
substance that when taken in small quantities alters ones physical mental or emotional state
psychoactive drugs
those drugs that alter sensory perceptions, mood thoughts, processes or behaviors
drug misuse
inappropriate use of prescription drugs
drug abuse
taking of a drug for non-medically approved purpose
underage use
use of legal drug with the knowledge that it is hazardous
drug dependence
when one believes that a particular drug is necessary for normal function
physical dependence
intense physical disturbances when the drug is no longer used
psychological dependence
consumption of the substance produces pleasure or avoids discomfort, resulting in a feeling of satisfaction and psychic drive
tolerance
higher doses of a drug needed to achieve the original effect
legal drugs
alcohol
nicotine
nonprescription drugs
prescriptions
illegal drugs
stimulants depressants narcotics hallucinogens marijuana
illicit drug abuse for genders
males >females
how many pregnant women use illicit drugs
4%
what agency is responsible for enforcement
DEA- drug enforcement administration
what is the most abused illicit drug
marijuana
what percent of HS seniors have use marijuana
45%
what are narcotics
opium
morphine
heroin
what do narcotics do
numb senses and decrease pain
what is the most widely abused narcotic
haroin
what is cocaine
potent stimulant
what is synesthesia
mixing of the senses
what do hallucinogens do
changes ones perception of environment
what do stimulants do
increase CNS activity
what are examples of stimulants
crystal meth
cat
amphetamine
what do depressents do
decrease activity of cns
lower anxiety
examples of depressants
barbituates
benzodiazepines
quaaludes
examples of club drugs
MDMA (ecstasy)
rohypnol
ketamine
Designer drugs are what
drugs synthesized by amateur chemists in secret
examples of designer drugs
bath salts
what controlled the flow of designer drugs
controlled substances analogue of 1986
what are anabolic steroids
protein building drugs
what are inhalants
psychoactive breathable chemicals
