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