Finals Flashcards

(7 cards)

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What is BAC?

A

Blood alcohol content (concentration)
A method of measuring alcohol in the blood
Offender of drunk driving over or equal to .08%

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2
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How do the effects of alcohol change based on weight?

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More body weight= Body absorbs alcohol less

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3
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Smokeless Tobacco

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Tobacco that is chewed or snuffed as opposed to being smoked
Contrary to popular belief, it is still carcinogenic- can cause oral cancer, esophageal cancer, and pancreatic cancer
Also, increased risk of heart attack

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4
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Side stream Smoke

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smoke which goes into the air directly from a burning cigarette, cigar, or smoking pipe.

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Secondhand Smoke

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smoke inhaled involuntarily from tobacco being smoked by others.

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6
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Mainstream Smoke

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the smoke that a smoker inhales and then exhales

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Gateway Drugs

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a habit-forming drug that, while not itself addictive, may lead to the use of other addictive drugs.
“many believe that alcohol and cigarettes are gateway drugs that increase the risk of subsequent involvement with illegal drugs”

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