THING I DUNNO Flashcards
(16 cards)
define binge drinking
consuming a large amount of alcohol over a short period of time
alcohols effect on the liver
pain and swelling, cirrhosis, cancer
alcohols effect on the kidneys
decreases kidney function, making it harder to process blood and form urine
alcohols effect on the circulatory system
increase heartrate increase blood pressure weakened heart muscles
alcohols effect on the mouth and lungs
ARDS, COPD, decreased lung capacity which results in shortness of breath or harder to breathe
define fake id
has been made illegally, altered or scratched to make you appear older, or doesn’t belong to you
define harm
physical and mental injury, loss or damage
define drink spiking
when someone deliberately adds alcohol or other types of drugs to your drink without your knowledge
depressants
affects the central nervous system, slowing down the messages between the body and brain
stimulants
speeds up the messages between the body and brain
hallucinogens
effects numerous chemicals in the brain, leading to changes in mechanisms that control conscious, mood cognition and stimulate visual centers
experimental use
alcohol consumed only once or twice out of curiosity
recreational use
use of drugs for enjoyment particularly to enhance mood or in a social setting
situational use
used to cope with the demands of a particular situation, responding to stress, coping mechanisms or peer group pressure
intensive use
intentionally consuming a large amount in a short period of time
dependent use
dependent on drugs after prolonged or heavy use overtime. They feel as if they need it consistently in order to feel to normal or avoid uncomfortable withdrawal tickets
