JW - HEALTH Word Scramble

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Question	Answer
Most alcohol is absorbed in the _________	small intestine
Alcohol is metabolized by the ________	liver
What are the factors that determine how alcohol will make you feel?	body weight, food, gender, drinking time
What is zero tolerance?	The amount of alcohol allowed in a person under 21
How long will it take the body to get rid of the alcohol in a can of beer, a shot of liquor, or a glass of wine?	1 hour
What is withdrawal?	symptom that occur when a person stops taking a drug after a long time
Alcohol is classified as a ____________	depressant
What slows down the absorption of alcohol in the body?	food
The more you weigh, the _____ alcohol you can drink without intoxication	more
At what age is the human brain fully developed?	20
What are the mechanisms of death by alcohol poisoning?	hypothermia, choke on vomit, breathing slows down
What should you do if you think a person has overdosed on alcohol?	call for help
What are the signs of alcohol poisoning?	slow breathing, won't wake up
What are the risk factors for developing a drug addiction?	genetics, environment,early drug use, effects of drug on user
What does AA stand for?	Alcoholics Anonymous
What does DWAI stand for?	Driving While Ability Impaired
What does DWI stand for?	Driving While Intoxicated
What is the minimum Blood Alcohol Concentration for being charged with DWI?	.12%
What is a craving?	intense desire for the drug
Any use of an illegal drug or the inappropriate use of legal drugs is considered ___________	Drug abuse
What is addiction?	continued use of a drug even with negative consequences; when you experience withdrawal
What is physical dependence?	when someone develops tolerance to a substance and experiences withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking the substance
What are the long-term consequences of continued alcohol abuse?	cirrhosis, cancer, negative effect on reproductive systems of both males and females
Tolerance is a considered a sign of _____________	addiction
How does Alcoholics Anonymous help alcoholics?	offering social support to stop drinking
What are the treatments for addiction?	medical detoxification, behavioral therapy, medication
E-cigarettes are proven to be safe and effective smoking cessation tool. True or False?	False
What are the potential health effects of nicotine?	increased blood pressure and cholesterol; increased risk of heart disease; promotes insulin resistance
Prescription drug use is decreasing or increasing in U.S.?	increasing
What are the short-term effects of marijuana?	short-term memory loss, decreased reaction time, decreased heart rate and blood pressure
What are predictive factors that help predict drug use/abuse?	history of depression, drug abuse not discussed at home, not being involved in school and community
Marijuana use has been linked to psychological disturbances - True or False?	true
Are there toxic chemicals in e-cigarette vapor?	yes
Is marijuana addictive?	yes
What are the reasons crushing and snorting pills is very dangerous?	increased risk of addiction and overdose, you get a quicker more intense high
Is it ok to share prescription drugs with a family member?	no
Prescription drugs can have different effects on different people - True or False?	true

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