Drugs and alcohol Flashcards
(23 cards)
Alcohol
A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruit, vegetables,and grains
Alcoholism
A disease involving a physical and mental need for alcohol
Alternatives
Other ways of thinking or doing things
Cirrhosis
Disease of the liver where it is scarred and destroyed
Addiction
A physical or psychological need for a drug
Marijuana
dried leaves and flowers from hemp plant
Also called cannibis
THC
The main ingredient in marijuana
Tolerance
Body gets use to a drug and needs more
Withdrawal
The physical and psychological reactions that occur when a person stops taking a drug
Drug
A substance other than food that changes the body or mind
4 main gateway drugs
- Alcohol
- Marijuana
- Tobacco
- Inhalants
Narcotic
Drug that takes away pain
Two examples of Narcotics
- Heroin
2. Morphine
Stimulant
Speeds up body
- Cocaine
- Nicotine
Depressant
Slows down body
- Alcohol
- Tranqualizers
Nicknames for marijuana
- Pot
2. Weed
How long does THC stay in body
30 days
3 Support groups for alcoholism
- Alcoholics Anonymous AA
- Alateen
- Al-Non
Type of alcohol in drinks
Ethanol
Alternatives to drinking
- Join a club
- Join an athletic team
- Have friends who are drug free
Effect of Marijuana on body
BRAIN Impairs judgement
BODY Risk for lung disases
Stages of Alcoholism
STAGE 1 drinks to relax
STAGE 2 Sneaks drinks
STAGE 3 trouble with law (DUI)
STAGE 4 Long time being drunk
Effects of alcohol
BRAIN (affects memory and judgement) LIVER (cirrhosis) HEART ( High blood pressure) STOMACH (ulcers) MOUTH (Cancer)
