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Health Vocab Quiz

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ethanol type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
fermentation chemical action of yeast in sugars
depressent drug that slows the central nervous system
intoxication body is poisoned by alcohol physical and mental control are reduced
binge drinking 5 or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting
alcohol poisoning potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose
PSYCHOlogical dependence person believes they need the drug to feel good
PHYSIOlogical dependence user has a chemical need for the drug
alcohol abuse excessive use of alcohol
alcoholism a disease in which a person has a physiological or psychological dependence on alcohol
BAC Blood Alcohol Concentration amount of alcohol in someones blood
Nicotine addictive drug found in tobacco
Addictive Drug a substance that causes psychological or physiological dependence
Stimulant a drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, the heart, and other organs.
alcoholic addict who is dependent on alcohol
substance abuse any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for non-medical purposes
fetal alchoholism a group of alcohol related birth defects
overdose a strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug.
4 stages of addiction
marijuana a plant whose leaves, buds, and flowers are usually smoked for their intoxicating effects
paranoia irrational distrust or suspiciousness of others
inhalents fumes are sniffed and inhaled to get the effect
hallucinogens drugs that alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions, including vision, hearing, smell, and touch
opiates drugs like those derived from the opium plant that are obtainable only by prescription and are used to relieve pain
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