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davison chapter atod
atod unit
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| drug | A chemical substance that is taken to cause changes in a person’s body or behavior. |
| depressant | A drug that slows brain and body reactions. |
| fermentation | The process that creates alcohol, in which microorganisms called yeast feed on sugars. |
| zero-tolerance policy | A policy that enforces strict consequences for underage drinking. |
| intoxication | The state in which a person’s mental and physical abilities are impaired by alcohol or another substance. |
| blackout | A period of time that an intoxicated person cannot recall. |
| blood alcohol concentration (BAC) | The amount of alcohol in a person’s blood, expressed as a percentage. |
| hangover | A term used to describe the aftereffects of drinking too much alcohol. |
| driving while intoxicated (DWI) | The charge given to a driver over age 21 caught driving with a BAC that exceeds 0.08 percent, or to a driver under the age of 21 with any detectable BAC. |
| overdose | The consequence of taking an excessive amount of a drug that leads to coma or death. |
| binge drinking | The consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol at one sitting. |
| fetal alcohol syndrome | A group of birth defects caused by the effects of alcohol on an unborn child. |
| cirrhosis | A disease of the liver in which it becomes filled with useless scar tissue; cirrhosis may lead to liver failure. |
| alcoholism | A disease marked by a person being unable to control their use of alcohol. |
| tolerance | The condition that results when repeated use of a drug causes it to have less of an effect on the brain. |
| dependence | The condition that results when the brain develops a chemical need for a drug and cannot function normally without it. |
| addiction | The state of losing control over the use of a drug; it is accompanied by a strong craving for the drug. |
| reverse tolerance | A condition in which less and less alcohol causes intoxication. |
| detoxification | The process of removing all alcohol or other drugs from a person’s body. |
| withdrawal | A group of symptoms that occur when a dependent person stops taking a drug. |
| rehabilitation | The process of learning to cope with everyday living without drugs. |
| nicotine | An extremely addictive chemical in tobacco products. |
| smokeless tobacco | Tobacco products that are chewed, placed between the lower lip and teeth, or sniffed. |
| chewing tobacco | A smokeless tobacco product that consists of poor-quality, ground tobacco leaves and is placed between the gum and the cheek. |
| snuff | A smokeless tobacco product that consists of dry or moist powder. It may be placed between the lower lip and teeth or sniffed. |
| stimulant | A type of drug that increases the activity of the nervous system. |
| tar | A dark, sticky substance that forms when tobacco burns. |
| carcinogen | A substance that is known to cause cancer. |
| carbon monoxide | A poisonous, colorless, odorless gas produced when substances are burned. |
| chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | A disease that results in a gradual loss of lung function. |
| chronic bronchitis | A condition in which the bronchi in the lungs are constantly swollen and clogged with mucus. |
| emphysema | A disorder in which damaged alveoli in the lungs can no longer take in adequate oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide. |
| leukoplakia | White patches on the tongue or lining of the mouth that may become cancerous. |
| mainstream smoke | Smoke that is exhaled from a smoker’s lungs. |
| sidestream smoke | Smoke that goes directly into the air from a burning tobacco product. |
| secondhand smoke | A combination of mainstream smoke and sidestream smoke; also known as environmental tobacco smoke. |
| medicine | A legal drug that helps the body fight injury, illness, or disease. |
| over-the-counter drug | A medicine that is sold legally in pharmacies and other stores without a doctor’s prescription. |
| prescription drug | A drug that can be obtained only with a written order from a doctor and can be purchased only at a pharmacy. |
| illegal drug | A chemical substance that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell. |
| drug misuse | The improper use of medicines—either prescription or over-the-counter drugs. |
| drug abuse | The intentional improper or unsafe use of a drug. |
| psychoactive drug | A chemical that affects brain activity; also known as a “mood-altering” drug. |
| side effect | An unwanted physical or mental effect caused by a drug. |
| drug antagonism | A condition that occurs when one drug’s effect is canceled out or reduced by another. |
| drug synergism | A condition that occurs when drugs interact to produce effects greater than those that each drug would produce alone. |
| protective factor | A factor that reduces a person’s potential for harmful behavior. |
| depressant | A drug that slows brain and body reactions. |
| barbiturates | A class of depressant drugs; also called sedative-hypnotics. |
| opiate | Any drug made from psychoactive compounds contained in the seed pods of poppy plants. |
| stimulant | A type of drug that increases the activity of the nervous system. |
| amphetamines | Prescription drugs that are sometimes sold illegally as “speed” or “uppers.” |
| hallucinogen | A drug that distorts perception, thought, and mood. |
| club drugs | Drugs that first gained popularity at dance clubs and raves. |
| inhalant | A breathable chemical vapor that produces mind-altering effects. |
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