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health vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alcohol | a drug created by a chemical reaction in some foods and grains |
| blood alcohol concentration (bac) | the amount of alcohol in the blood |
| cirrhosis | the scarring and destruction of the liver |
| alcohol abuse | using alcohol in a way that is unhealthy, illegal, or both |
| alcoholism | a disease in which a person has a physical and phycological need for alcohol |
| binge drinking | the consumption of several alcoholic drinks in a short period of time |
| refusal skills | strategies that help you say no effectivley |
| withdrawl | series of painful physical and mental symptoms associated with recovery from an addictive substance |
| consumer | a person who buys products and services |
| advertisment | a message designed to influence consumers to buy a product or service |
| fraud | a calculated effort to trick or fool others |
| comparison shopping | collecting information and comparing products to determine the best value |
| generic products | products sold in plain packages at lower prices than brand name products |
| warranty | a stores written agreement to repair or replace a product that does not function properly |
| primary care provider | a health care provider who provides checkups and general care |
| specialist | a health care professional trained to treat a specific problem |
| health insurance | a plan in which a person pays a set fee to an insurance company, which pays for medical expenses when needed |
| ulcer | open sore in the stomach lining |
| concentrate | to focus on a thought |
| promote | to present a buyer |