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Health Final Review
Alcohol/Tobacco/Preventing Drug Abuse
Question | Answer |
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What is the addictive stimulant in cigarette smoke? | Nicotine |
What effect does intoxication have on brain function? | Loss of inhibition Poor Judgment Loss of coordination & balance Blurred vision Slured speech Decreased alertness |
What is the B.A.C(blood alcohol concentration) to be classified as "legally drunk"(for adults) and involves impairment in perception, judgment and muscle coordination. | .08% |
What do Nicotine and alcohol both have in common (2 things)? | Very addictive & Gateway drugs |
What is the interaction called when a person takes sleeping pills and they drink alcohol at the same time? | Drug Synergism - Two drugs interact to produce a greater effect |
List three reasons why people start smoking. | Peer pressure media influence family influence To appear tough or cool |
What happens to the hemoglobin in blood when you smoke? | Carbon monoxide from tobacco smoke binds to the oxygen receptor sites preventing oxygen to transfer. |
List three risks associated with alcohol abuse? | Damage to the brain addiction liver damage heart damage digestive damage family problems violence neglect |
If a teen thinks they have a problem with alcohol where could they go for help? | Support groups School counselor teacher AA |
List three risks associated with abusing both legal and illegal drugs? | JAil death addiction violence |