Health abt drugs or smth like that Flashcards
(38 cards)
What are the 4 types of drug use
Experimental, harmful, dependence, social
What is Physical Dependence
when a persons body gets so used to a drug that you can only function normally when the drug is present
What is phycological dependence
when a drug is so important to a persons thoughts and emotions that its really hard to stop thinking about the drug
What is substance abuse
Someone who spends alot of time thinking about drugs, it can cause lot of problems like missing school, may or may not be fatal
What is substance tolerance
Someone who needs a higher does or amount of a drug to get the same effect every time
what is substance abuse
Someone who spends alot of time thinking about drugs, it can cause lot of problems like missing school, may or may not be fatal
What do simulants do
Speeds up nervous system, you feel more alert and active, higher heart rate, blood pressure, and faster breathing(INCLUDES: Caffieine, coccaine, nicotine)
what do depressants do
slows down the body functions, relaxes muscles, slows down heart and breathing(INCLUDES: Alcohol, pain killers, heroine)
what do hallucinogens do
you start seeing things, distorts your senses(INCLUDES: PCP magic mushrooms)
What is a Gate Way drug
a substance that can turn into a bigger problem ot addiction later in life
What substance category is Alcohol classified as
depressant
What is the legal drinking age in Canada
19 years old
Blood Alcohol Concentration % to drive?
0.08 - 0.10%
What are the short term affects of drinking alcohol
Heavy sweating, Slower reaction time, Blurry Vision, nausea, mental confusion, memory loss, coma, death from respiratory arrest
What are the long term affects of drinking alcohol
Heart attacks, strokes, brain damage, impairs brain development, liver disease, cancer
What is a binge drinker
Drinking a lot in one sitting
How many drinks are considered for a female to be a binge drinker
more than 4 drinks for females
How many drinks are considered for a male to be a binge drinker
more than 5 drinks for males
what is a chronic drinker
Drinking almost every single day
Blood Alcohol Level is dependent on what 4 things
It depends on weight, gender, food eaten prior, rate of drinking
what are common alcohol myths
Drinking coffee can make you sober, taking a shower can make you sober, and alcohol gives you energy
What organ metabolizes alcohol
The liver
What is Nicotine
Its a stimulant that causes pleasure, and reduces stress
What is Diacetyl
its a flavouring that is found in E-cigs. Diacetyl is safe to eat, but dangerous to lung
