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Health/Drugs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Emphysema | A long term effect from smoking. Damage's air sacs of the lungs, which damages your alveoli. |
| Tar | Thick, dark brown substance that can coat the lungs and increase risk of cancer. |
| Stimulant | Drugs that speed up the body. |
| Tobacco | Dried up leafs from tobacco plants. |
| Depressant | Drugs that slow down the body. |
| Leukoplakia | White patches that occur in the mouth that is linked to cancer from smokeless tobacco. |
| Drugs | Any substance other than food that can cause a change in the body's functions. |
| Drug Abuse | Using drugs in ways that are unhealthy and/or illegal |
| Drug Misuse | When you use a drug the wrong way. |
| THC | Mind-altering drug found in marijuana. It can stay in the body for up to 30 days. |
| OTC | A drug where you do not need a doctor's written consent. Over.The.Counter |
| Rx | These are drugs where you need a doctor's consent. Prescription |
| Alcoholism | illness in which a person is addicted to alcohol. |
| Liver | Normally gets rid of waste in the body. |
| Cancer | Uncontrollable cell growth |
| Oxidation | A process that breaks down alcohol into water and carbon dioxide. |
| BAC | Blood.Alcohol.Content The amount of alcohol in your blood. You are considered a drunk driver. |
| 5 effects from alcohol on the brain | Judgement, coordination, vision, speech, and behavior |