Tobacco/alcohol/illicit drugs Flashcards

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1
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tobacco types

A

cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, hookah

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2
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what is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in us

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smoking

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3
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how many deaths are caused by cigarette smoking

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443,000 each year

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4
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how many deaths are caused by second hand smoke

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50,000

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5
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lung ca death for men and women caused by smoking

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men 90%

women 80%

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6
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tobacco and caffeine interactions (3+ cups)

A

speed up same enzymes needed to clear caffeine

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7
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what is the most widely used psychoactive drug in US

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alcohol

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8
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problem drinkers

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those who experience personal, intrapersonal, legal or financial problems because of alcohol use

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9
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alcoholism

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physical dependence and loss of control

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10
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blood alcohol concentration

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percentage of concentration of alcohol in blood

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11
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what is the legal BAC in al 50 states

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0.08%

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12
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what is the #1 rape drug

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alcohol

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13
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fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

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physical and mental disabilites
neurodevelopmental disorders
birth defects

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14
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drug

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substance that when taken in small quantities alters ones physical mental or emotional state

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15
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psychoactive drugs

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those drugs that alter sensory perceptions, mood thoughts, processes or behaviors

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16
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drug misuse

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inappropriate use of prescription drugs

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17
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drug abuse

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taking of a drug for non-medically approved purpose
underage use
use of legal drug with the knowledge that it is hazardous

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18
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drug dependence

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when one believes that a particular drug is necessary for normal function

19
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physical dependence

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intense physical disturbances when the drug is no longer used

20
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psychological dependence

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consumption of the substance produces pleasure or avoids discomfort, resulting in a feeling of satisfaction and psychic drive

21
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tolerance

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higher doses of a drug needed to achieve the original effect

22
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legal drugs

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alcohol
nicotine
nonprescription drugs
prescriptions

23
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illegal drugs

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stimulants
depressants
narcotics
hallucinogens
marijuana
24
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illicit drug abuse for genders

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males >females

25
how many pregnant women use illicit drugs
4%
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what agency is responsible for enforcement
DEA- drug enforcement administration
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what is the most abused illicit drug
marijuana
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what percent of HS seniors have use marijuana
45%
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what are narcotics
opium morphine heroin
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what do narcotics do
numb senses and decrease pain
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what is the most widely abused narcotic
haroin
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what is cocaine
potent stimulant
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what is synesthesia
mixing of the senses
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what do hallucinogens do
changes ones perception of environment
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what do stimulants do
increase CNS activity
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what are examples of stimulants
crystal meth cat amphetamine
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what do depressents do
decrease activity of cns | lower anxiety
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examples of depressants
barbituates benzodiazepines quaaludes
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examples of club drugs
MDMA (ecstasy) rohypnol ketamine
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Designer drugs are what
drugs synthesized by amateur chemists in secret
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examples of designer drugs
bath salts
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what controlled the flow of designer drugs
controlled substances analogue of 1986
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what are anabolic steroids
protein building drugs
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what are inhalants
psychoactive breathable chemicals