alcoholism
a disease that involves a physical or psychological dependence on alcohol, develops in three stages
ethanol
the form of alcohol in alcholic beverages - an addictive drug
intoxication
alcohol is one substance that can cause ______ a state in which the body is poisoned and the person's physical and mental control is significantly reduced
depressant
alcohol is an example of a _____ a drug that slows the central nervous system
blood alcohol concentration
a person's _____ is the amount of alcohol in his or her blood
sobriety, alcoholism
making a commitment to ______ or life without alcohol is an important party of recovery from ______
physiological dependence
a condition in which the user has a chemical need for a drug
alcohol poisoning
symptoms of this include stupor, coma, vomiting, hypothermia, severe dehyration
stupor, coma, vomiting, hypothermia, severe dehydration
symptoms of alcohol poisoning
binge drinking
some individuals take part in____ a dangerous practice that involves drinking five or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting
recovery
admission, detoxification, and counseling are all steps that lead up to _____
admission, detoxification, counseling
steps that lead to recovery:
substance abuse
any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for nomedical purposes is
illegal drugs
chemical substances that no one may lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell are _____
illicit drug use
the use or sale of any substance that is illegal or otherwise not permitted is ____
overdose
a strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug is a _____
addiction
a physiological or psychological dependence on a drug is referred to as _____
peer pressure
plays a role in the choices teens make about drug use
tolerance
a person who has developed _____ needs more of a drug to achieve the same effect
psychological
_____ dependence causes a person to believe that a drug is needed in order to function normally
depression
drug use is the leading factor in teen ______
society
drug abuse affects _____ by contributing to a rise in health care costs
rehabilitation
process of treatment for dependence on alcohol or other drug
marijuana
plant whose leaves, buds, and flowers are smoked for intoxicating effect
paranoia
irrational suspiciousness or distrust of others
inhalant
substance whose fumes are sniffed or inhaled to give an effect
opiate
drug derive from opium plants that is prescribed for pain relief
depressant
drug that tends to slow the central nervous system
hallucinogen
drug that alters moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions
euphoria
feeling of intense well-being or elation
overdose
strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug
addiction
physiological or psychological dependence on drugs
marijuana
grass, weed, pot - gateway drug
hallucinations, paranoia, impaired short-term memory, same effects as smoking, reaction time, concentration , coordination is bad
effects of marijuana
club drugs
ecstasy, rohypnol, GHB, Ketamine
decreases blood pressure, causes drowsiness, memory loss, rape, and transmitted STDs or HIV
effects of rohypnol
confusion, euphoria, paranoia, depression
effects of ecstacy
depressant
rohypnol is a _____
stimulant
ecstacy is a _____
stimulant
meth is a _____
weight gain, acne, high blood pressure, HIV, hepatitis B, violence, depression, paranoia, HIV from needles
common effects of steroids
smaller testacles, lower sperm count, the formation fo breasts, prostate cancer
steroids effects in males
facial hair, irregular menstral cycle, deeper voice, baldness
steroids effects in females
pain relievesr, but they can also cause things like drowsiness, dull senses, constipation, convulsions, poor breathing - bad respiratory system
effects of opiates
choose friends who share your attitude about drug use, avoid places where drugs may be available, creation of good refusal skills
three ways an individual can commit to being drug-free
drug education classes, zero-tolerance policies, expulsion of students found using drugs, locker searches and maintain police patrol on campus
four efforts schools can make to curb drug abuse
peer pressure, family members, role models, media messages, perceptions of drug behavior, misleading information
factors that influence teens about drug use:
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legal blood alcohol content for minors:
license suspension, jail time, drug and alcohol evaluation, court reporting network evaluation, fines, completion for a state-approved alcohol highway safety program, ignition interlock device installed into the care
consequences for DUI's under 21 years of age:
illegal for anyone under 21 to buy, possess, or consume alcohol
limits college and employment options/damages a teen's reputation
lose trust as from friends and family
alcohol and the law
impairs judgement and lower inhabition - may cause people to compromise their values
more likely to become sexually active at a younger age and have unprotected sex
more likely to contract an STD then teens that don't drink
alcohol and sexual activity
protect health by avoiding situations with alcohol
fights are more likely to break out
teens that drink are more likely to be victims of rape, aggravated assault, and robbery
alcohol and violence
alcohol abuse - the excessive use of alcohol - neglect, abuse, social isolation, economic hardship personal use of alcohol themselves, mental illness or physical problems
alcohol dependence is more likely to be developed if teens drink
alcohol and family
many schools have a zero tolerance policy
students found with alcohol on campus could be suspended or expelled
effects school activities
effects college options
kids may need to be placed in an alternate education program
alcohol and school