SOC 23 Flashcards

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Depressant

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Substance that lowers level of physiological or nervous activity in the body

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2
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Stimulant

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Substance that raises alertness

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3
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Sedative

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A drug that has a calming or sleep-inducing effect

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4
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Lifestyle choices

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Choices we make about how we live and behave that impact our health

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5
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High density lipoprotein (HDL)

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Sometimes known as good cholesterol. It Removes bad bad cholesterol from the body

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6
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Negative lifestyle choices:

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-affects body and mind
-short-term or long-term
-people are more motivated to change their behaviour to gain positive benefits

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Unhealthy lifestyles:

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-increase stress
-trigger depression
-lead to coronary heart diease
Etc

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Effects of smoking:

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-shortness of breath
-reduced lung capacity
-heart disease
-bronchitis

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Effects of alcohol:

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-affect your brain (behaviour)
-damage your heart and circulatory system
-liver damage
-cause pancreas to produce toxic substances
-weakens immune system

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Positive lifestyle choices: benefits

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-Promote confidence
-improve memeory and concentraition
-generate happiness
-increase life expectancy
-prevents stress and depression
-prevent illnesses

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