Health drugs and alcohol

Question 0

List five short term affects of smoking.

Answer 0

Smelly hair and clothing
Stained fingers
Smelly breath and stained teeth
More coughs and colds
Increase heart rate and blood pressure

Question 1

Describe the substance use and abuse continuum.

Answer 1

1 non user- does not use substances
2 experimental user- has tried it once or twice and is motivated by the effects
3 occasional user- use substances if it available, usually on special occasions.
4 regular user- uses a regular routine of use. Ex after meals, seek it out
5 dependent user “addict”- psychological and physiological dependence. Mood will change if they cannot use the substance. Negative consequences in life if do not stop use ex jail time

Question 2

List 5 long term affects of smoking.

Answer 2

Increased risk of cancer and lung cancer
Stomach ulcers
Increased risk of brain heme rage or stroke
High blood pressure
Brittle bones
Decreased sperm count

Question 3

What are physchoactive drugs?

Answer 3

Chemicals that affect the brain & CNS (central nervous system)

Question 4

What are the 4 classifications of physchoactive drugs and give an example of each?

Answer 4

Stimulants- speed up the central nervous system- cocain, crack
Depressants- slow down the central nervous system- tranquilizers, alcohol
Narcotics- used to relieve pain, used in hospitals- morphine, heroin

Question 5

What does a alcohol do to the body? 3 ex.

Answer 5

Slows reactive time, impaired vision, clear thinking and good judgement diminish

Question 6

Treats alcohol syndrome is an i preventable genetic disorder?

Answer 6

False

Question 7

It takes 20- 30 days for a shot of vodka to damage the living tissue of an egg?

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Define substance abuse.

Answer 8

Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for non medical purposes

Question 9

What are the 4 stages of the addiction cycle?

Answer 9

Tolerance
Psychological dependence
Physiological dependence
Addiction

Question 10

What are designer drugs?

Answer 10

They are synthetic substances meant imitate the effects of hallucinogens, they also take control of the brain

Question 11

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Answer 11

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Question 12

What is OTC?

Answer 12

Over the counter medicines- prescription medicines cannot be used without written approval of a licensed physician.

Question 13

What are drug free school zones?

Answer 13

Designated areas around school where people caught with illegal drugs receive severe penalties.

Question 14

What are neighbourhood watches?

Answer 14

Organized community efforts by residents to monitor report and prevent crime including illegal drug activity.

Question 15

Why are support groups a popular treatment for addiction?

Answer 15

They provide long term moral support that the recovering user needs to remain drug free.

Question 16

What is copd?

Answer 16

Chronic abstract ice pulmonary disease

Question 17

What is ethanol?

Answer 17

The type of alcohol in a beverage

Question 18

What are three fractures that can influence a teens choice?

Answer 18

Peer pressure family and media

Question 19

Why do females become intoxicated faster?

Answer 19

Females have a higher percentage of body phat and less water which ladies alcohol in their bodies

Question 20

What is metabolism?

Answer 20

Process by which the body breaks down substances

Question 21

What is blood alcohol concentration bac?

Answer 21

The amount of alcohol in your blood

Question 22

What is binge drinking?

Answer 22

Drinking five or more alcohol drinks at one sitting

Question 23

Name three long term affects of alcohol

Answer 23

Addiction, loss of brain functions, brain damage

Question 24

What is recovery?

Answer 24

The process of learning to live an alcohol free life

Question 25

Define sobriety

Answer 25

Living without alcohol

Question 26

List three organizations that provide help for alcohol abuse?

Answer 26

Alcoholics Anonymous Canadian centre of substance abuse Woman's addiction foundation

Question 27

Babies born with fas will recover within the first 6 months after birth?

Answer 27

False

Question 28

Fas can be caused by a biological fathers alcohol abuse

Answer 28

False

Question 29

Fas is 100% preventable?

Answer 29

True

Question 30

The majority of people with fas have mental health problems?

Answer 30

True

Question 31

Most people with fas get in trouble with the law?

Answer 31

True

Question 32

What is fetal alcohol syndrome?

Answer 32

It is a combination of irreversible physical and mental birth defects. It is characterized by abnormal facial features, mental retardation, growth deficiency.

Question 33

What is fetal alcohol effects?

Answer 33

Includes less severe birth defects in the same areas of fas

Question 34

What are some signs and symptoms of drug abuse?

Answer 34

Acting intoxicated, bloodshot eyes, change in speech, lethargy- lack of energy, unexpected periods of moodiness