Helath Voabilary 5 Flashcards

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BAC

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The amount of alchol present In a persons bloodstream

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Proof

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Double the percentage of alchol

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Cirrhosis

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Liver disease stemming from behavior or psychological changes from drinking

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Intoxication

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Clinically significant maladaptive behavioral or psychological changes from drinking

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Binge drinking

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5 drinks for men,4 for women

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Alchol abuse

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Continued use of alcohol despite awareness of the problems related to drinking

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Alchol dependence

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A strong craving for alchol is devolved use to the feeling it creates for user

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Tolerance

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A need to consume more alcohol to achieve intoxication

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Withdrawal

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Sweating,rapid pulse hyperactivity,insomnia,nausea,temors,restless

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Alcoholism

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Chronic disease in Which genetic,psychosocial ,and environment factors influence its delelopment

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Tobacco

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An herb that can be chewed or smoked

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Nicotine

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The addictive ingredient in tobacco products

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Snuff

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A finely ground powder that can be chewed

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Drug

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A chemical substance that effects the way you feel and function

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Drug abusers

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Excessive use that’s inconsistent with accepted medical practice

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Drug misuse

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Taking of a drug for a purpose or by a person other than it was medically intended