Emphysema
A disease that destroys walls of alveoli
Carbon Monoxide
Colorless, odorless, poisonous gas
Depressants
Drugs that slow down CNS (central nervous system)
THC
addictive drug found in marijuana
Marijuana
Plant where leaves are smoked for a high
FAS
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Inhalants
Drugs inhaled to get an immediate high (gas, kerosene, lighter fluid etc..)
Stimulant
Drugs that speed up the CNS (central nervous system)
Designer Drugs
Drugs used to imitate the effects of hallucinogenic drugs
Overdose
Sometimes a fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug
Substance Abuse
to overuse something (drugs, pain pills)
Side effects
Reactions to medicine other than the one intended
Drugs
Substances changing the structure or function of the body/mind
Alcoholic
An addict who is dependent on alcohol
BAC
Blood (Body) Alcohol Content --amount of alcohol expressed as a percentage. In Michigan Drunk is .08, impaired is .06
hallucinogens
Drugs that alter moods thoughts and perceptions
Binge Drinking
Drinking too much at one sitting
Cirrhosis
Hardening of the liver
Cilia
hairs that line the nose, throat etc..
Tar
Thick sticky dark fluid produced when tobacco burns
Alcohol Abuse
The excessive use of alcohol
Intoxication
State where body is poisoned by alcohol or other substances.
Dependency
To rely on something
Lung Cancer
Cancer in the lungs
Nicotine Withdrawal
Process when nicotine is no longer in use
Smokeless Tobacco
Sniffed, held in mouth or chewed
Nicotine
Addictive drug found in tobacco
Tobacco
Drug found in cigarettes
Steroids
Used to gain muscle illegally
Narcotics
Specific drugs that are only by prescription to relieve pain
Addiction
Physiological or psychological dependence on a drug
Carcinogen
Cancer causing substance
Drug Interactions
What happens when you mix drugs together (toxic effects)
Medicines
OTC (over the counter) or prescription drugs
Illegal Drugs
Heroin, Cocaine, Meth
Factors that affect intoxication
stress, family life, heredity
Long term effects of tobacco, alcohol and drugs
death, overdose, addiction
Short term effects of tobacco, alcohol and drugs
overdose, hang over, high, bad grades, stress
psychoactive drugs
changes brain function and causes hallucinations