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Unit 4: Alcohol, Tobacco,
& Other Drugs
Dvorsky – Health Name_______________________________
Period _____
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Vocabulary Over-the-counter drug
Prescription drug
Illegal drug
Drug misuse
Drug abuse
Psychoactive drug
Side effect
Drug antagonism
Drug synergism
Depressant
Opiate
Stimulant
Hallucinogen
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Marijuana
Inhalant
Drug
Fermentation
Zero-tolerance policy
Intoxication
Blackout
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
Overdose
Binge drinking
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Cirrhosis
Alcoholism
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Tolerance
Dependence
Addiction
Detoxification
Withdrawal
Rehabilitation
Nicotine
Smokeless tobacco
Chewing tobacco
Tar
Carcinogen
Carbon monoxide
Emphysema
Leukoplakia
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Mainstream smoke
Sidestream smoke
Secondhand smoke
Nicotine substitute
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Drugs Overview
1. Reasons Why People Abuse Drugs
_____________________________________: Convenience of getting the drug(s)
_____________________________________: Escape from boredom
_____________________________________: Peer pressure
_____________________________________: Want to experiment with feeling high or
different
_____________________________________: Enjoyment of risk taking behavior, go
against others wishes (i.e. parents)
_____________________________________: To cope with difficult problems or
situations including stress, trauma, and symptoms of mental disorders (i.e. lesson anxiety,
worries, fears, depression, hopelessness)
_____________________________________: Glamorization of drug use by the media
2. Modes of Administration
The way in which a drug affects the mind and body is determined by the way in which it is
administered.
Drugs must, eventually, enter the bloodstream to have an effect.
How long the drug lasts (determined by the drug itself and how it enters the
bloodstream),
How fast it acts (how direct the route to the bloodstream)
How the drug acts (specific effects tied to the type of drug)
Intensity of the effect (how much of a drug is consumed and whether or not the
drug is “cut” with other substances)
All are factors that contribute to the way in which a drug affects the mind and body.
3. Drugs Enter the Bloodstream through 4 ways
_________________________________: Ingested through the mouth, absorbed by the
stomach lining and the small intestine and then to the brain. This is the ________________
drugs enter the bloodstream. May not reach bloodstream for 30 minutes.
Ex: Pills, capsules, liquids, cold medicine
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_________________________________: Applied to the skin and passes through the pores
into the capillaries
Ex: Topical medicated cream, nicotine patch
_________________________________: Taken through the mouth and nasal passages and
absorbed through the lungs (alveoli [sacs]) into capillaries, then to the brain. Risk
permanent damage to lungs.
Ex: Cigarettes, spray paint, inhalers for asthmatics
_________________________________: Bypasses the digestive tract. Absorbed into a
vein and/or muscle. Provides a direct route to the bloodstream which makes this the
_______________________________________________drugs can enter the bloodstream.
Ex: Heroin, insulin for diabetics
4. Injection – Drugs Enter the Bloodstream (continued)
_________________________________: Drug is injected just under the skin
This type of injection method has the slowest absorption
_________________________________: Drug is injected deep into a large muscle group
This type of injection method has a slower absorption than subcutaneous.
_________________________________: Drug is injected directly into a vein
This is called mainlining
o Rapid form of absorption
5. How Drugs Leave the Body: All substance are excreted through urination or defecation.
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Notes
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Drugs Classification
1. Legal vs. Illegal – Facts about Drug Use
If drugs are not used as directed, serious health problems can result.
Medicines are legal drugs that help the body fight injury, illness, or disease.
Classified into 2 groups of legal drugs:
o _________________________________________________
o _________________________________________________
Over-the-Counter Drugs
o Sold legally
o Purchased in pharmacies and other stores that sell medicines __________________
a physician's prescription
o Any over-the-counter drug can cause harm if the instructions on the label are not
followed.
Prescription Drugs
o Can be purchased at a pharmacy
o Must be obtained through a ___________________________________________
from a physician
o Prescription drugs require more government control than over-the-counter drugs
because of their potential for harm.
___________________________________________: A chemical substance that people
of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy,
or sell.
o Illegal drugs are also called street drugs.
2. Drug Misuse vs. Drug Abuse
___________________________________________: The improper use of medicines –
either prescription of over-the-counter drugs.
o Examples:
Taking more than the prescribed amount of a drug
Taking drugs with the wrong foods or at the wrong time of day
Not taking a drug for the correct period of time
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___________________________________________: The intentional improper or unsafe
use of a drug.
o Drug abuse occurs when people intentionally use any kind of drugs for
nonmedical purposes
3. Drug Categories
Depressant Stimulant Narcotic
Hallucinogen Inhalants Cannabis
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Drug Abuse & the Brain
1. Drug Abuse and the Brain
____________________________________________________: A chemical that affects
brain activity; also known as a “mood-altering” drug.
Most abused drugs are psychoactive.
2. The “Reward Pathway”
Psychoactive drugs create a
_____________________________________________________ that the user wants to
repeat.
o Many psychoactive drugs trigger activity along a pathway of cells in the brain
called the
“_________________________________________________________________.”
3. How Drugs Affect the Brain
Brain cells along the activated reward pathway release a chemical called _______________
o Dopamine itself is NOT a dangerous chemical.
However, in association with drug abuse, dopamine can have dangerous
effects.
Area of the brain’s
“reward pathway”
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The extra dopamine released during drug use can cause the user to ___________________
_________________________________ effects of the drug and want to continue using it.
Flooding the reward pathway with dopamine may lead to ___________________________
______________________________ for the drug.
After a time, drug abuse can __________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
The user no longer feels pleasure from normal activities.
4. Addiction
Abuse of psychoactive drugs may result in addiction.
_____________________________________________: The compulsive use of a drug,
despite any cost to health, family, or social standing.
Area of the brain’s
“reward pathway”
Area of the brain’s
“reward pathway”
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o It is a disease that changes the ________________________________ of the brain.
5. Dangers of Misuse and Abuse
Drugs can produce powerful changes in the body
o But when drugs are misused or abused, many serious health effects can result.
___________________________: An unwanted physical or mental effect caused by a
drug.
o Side effects can include:
_____________________________________________________________
o Side effects of a particular drug vary from person to person
This is one reason why prescriptions should never be shared.
Tolerance and Dependence
o When a person uses a drug _________________________________, the body
may develop _________________________________ to the drug
o As tolerance grows, the user needs increasingly larger amounts of the drug to
achieve the original effect.
o Tolerance _______________________________________________ dependence
The body develops a chemical need for the drug and cannot function
normally without it
Withdrawal
o If a person who is ______________________________ on a psychoactive drug
stops taking the drug, that person will ___________________________________
___________________________________________.
These symptoms are the body’s reaction to not having the drug.
o Withdrawal symptoms range from _____________________________________,
depending on the drug that was used.
o Withdrawal symptoms include:
Nausea or vomiting, Headaches or dizziness, Fever, Digestive problems,
Paranoia or panic, and Tremors, seizures, or death
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Drug Interactions
o When a person takes more than one drug at a time, the drugs may interact in
different ways than when taken alone.
o Antagonism
A _________________________________________________ occurs
when each drug’s effect is canceled out or reduced by the other.
Neither drug has the predicted effect.
Ex: Because nicotine causes blood pressure to rise, it can cancel
out the beneficial effect of medications taken to lower high blood
pressure
o Synergism
A _________________________________________________ occurs
when drugs interact to produce effects greater than those that each drug
would produce alone.
Ex: The combination of certain sleep medications with small
amounts of alcohol may cause rapid loss of consciousness
Impurities
o The manufacture of illegal drugs is not regulated by law, therefore, there is _____
_____________________________________________ that they are pure.
o Many illegal drugs are contaminated with _____________________________that
may themselves be harmful or cause dangerous drug interactions.
o Ex: A drug dealer may “cut,” or dilute, heroin by adding cleansing
powders or rat poison.
o Illegal drugs may vary widely from batch to batch in the concentration of
psychoactive chemicals they contain.
o Therefore, the user _________________________________________
easily predict what effect the drug will have each time.
Other Health Risks
o ____________________________________________
If drug users share needles to inject drugs, contaminated blood left in the
needle can carry disease-causing viruses from user to user.
Ex:
Viruses that cause ______________________________________
can lead to serious, sometimes fatal, liver disease
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes AIDS, a disease that
has __________________________________________________
o ____________________________________________
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Drug abuse by a pregnant woman places her baby at risk for a broad range
of developmental problems. This is because the ____________________
____________________________, the membrane separating the baby’s
blood from the mother’s blood.
Ex:
Baby born with a _______________________________________
such as “crack babies” that are born dependent on the crack
cocaine their mother took during pregnancy.
o Drugs can also pass through a mother’s breast milk to a
nursing newborn and cause harm
6. Legal Risks and Other Costs
Drug abusers risk:
o Facing serious legal penalties
o Damaging their relationships with family and friends
o Causing significant costs to society
Legal Risks
o Penalties for individuals who __________________________________________
illegal drugs include long prison terms and heavy fines.
o A _____________________________________________ makes it difficult to
get a job or to be admitted into schools and the military.
o Many drug abusers commit other crimes, such as shoplifting and robbery, to
support their drug addiction.
These drug-related crimes include _______________________________.
Effects on Family and Friends
o Relationships with family and friends become strained as the behavior and
personality of drug abuser change.
o A drug abuser may:
Have unpredictable ___________________________________________
Become violent
_____________________________________ from relationships and
responsibilities
o The interests and activities that helped bind the person with family and friends
may no longer exists
o Drugs can cause friends to drift away and families to break up
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Costs to Society
o U.S. government has spent ____________________________________________
in efforts to stop illegal drug manufacture and sales.
o Significant financial resources go toward drug abuse:
Prevention
____________________________________________
Treatment
____________________________________________
o These programs provide hope for many drug abusers; however, the demand for
these programs often exceeds available funding.
o Drug abuse affects many more people than just the abusers themselves.
Consider a few of the other costs of drug abuse
the _______________________________________ thousands of
people for drug-related crimes
medical costs for drug-related illnesses and injuries, including
many of the nation’s cases of HIV/AIDS
__________________________________________ from drug-
related homicides and motor vehicle crashes
lost work productivity because of drug dependency
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Alcohol: Short-term Effects
1. Facts About Alcohol
A _______________________________________________ is a chemical substance that is
taken to cause changes in a person’s body or behavior.
Alcohol Production – How is Alcohol Made?
o ___________________________________________________ (ethanol): An
addictive drug produced by fermentation and found in many beverages.
Beverage alcohol is classified as a food because it contains calories.
Alcohol has ___________________ nutritional value.
o ________________________________________________________: The process
that creates alcohol, in which microorganisms, called yeast, break down or feed on
plant sugars to produce ethanol.
o In the process, ___________________________ and __________________________
are produced.
2. What is Alcohol?
Alcohol is a _________________________________________________ drug that slows
the activity of the __________________________________________________________
Considered a drug because it causes a change in a person’s _________________________
or _______________________________ state
In slowing the body’s normal reactions, alcohol may cause:
– _________________________________________
– Decreased alertness
– _________________________________________
– Blurred vision
– _________________________________________
If a person drinks large amounts of alcohol ______________________________________
such as heartbeat and breathing are affected. _________________________________ can
result.
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3. Alcohol Content – The Chemistry and Potency of Alcohol
The alcohol content of alcoholic beverages range between 4% and 50%.
Beverages with a greater percentage of alcohol list their proof on the label.
________________________________________: A measure of the percentage of alcohol
in a beverage.
– Twice the actual percentage. So, 80-proof liquor is really ___________% alcohol
Standard drink: The amount of any beverage that contains about 14 grams of pure alcohol
(about 0.6 fluid ounce or 1.2 tablespoons).
– In the U.S., one “standard” drink is found in:
o 12 oz. of regular ____________________________________ = ~ 5% alcohol
o 5 oz. of __________________________________________ = ~ 12% alcohol
o 1.5 oz. of distilled __________________________________ = ~ 40% alcohol
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4. Pathway of Alcohol in the Body
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5. Physical and Behavioral Effects
Unlike food, alcohol does not have to be digested in the stomach before it is absorbed
into the blood.
Alcohol gets into a person’s bloodstream within minutes of being consumed
Once in the blood, alcohol circulates throughout the body, where it has widespread
effects
Effects on Body Systems:
_________________________________________________________ is the state in
which a person’s mental and physical abilities are impaired by alcohol or another
substance.
Many negative effects on a drinker’s body and behavior accompany intoxication by
alcohol.
Effects on Behavior:
As intoxication takes effect, drinkers begin to lose
_____________________________________
and _________________________________.
• Ex: Alcohol influences one’s ability to make good decisions about sex, because it
___________________________________________
At the same time, alcohol decreases drinkers’ natural fears.
A _________________________________________ is a period of time that the drinker
cannot recall.
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6. Effects of Intoxication
Cardiovascular System:
Heart rate and blood pressure increase.
o Extreme cases cause coma and death.
More blood flows to the skin’s surface.
Core body temperature decreases.
Nervous System:
Brain activity slows down.
Coordination becomes impaired.
Sensations and perception become less clear.
Reflexes become sluggish.
Excretory System:
Kidneys increase urine production.
Drinker loses more water from body than usual.
Digestive System:
Alcohol irritates the digestive system.
o The pyloric valve controls the release of
stomach contents into the intestine.
o High intakes of alcohol cause pyloric spasms
that prevent the stomach contents from
emptying.
o If the irritation continues, it can cause:
Indigestions and heartburn on an empty
stomach
Vomiting (Too much alcohol in the
stomach may cause vomiting.)
7. Alcohol and Your Health: Effects of Alcohol
Other effects: bloodshot eyes, nausea, fatigue, trembling, dry mouth
Drinking leads to ___________________________ and __________________________.
Excessive drinking can lead to a hangover.
o Hangover is the body’s reaction to drinking ______________________________.
o May last up to ______________________________________ hours.
8. Absorption and Metabolism
_______________________________________ is the only thing that helps sober a
person up!
Remember: It takes __________________________ to process (oxidize) the alcohol in
one drink.
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Alcohol: Long-term Effects
1. What is BAC?
_______________________________________________: The amount of alcohol that is
present in a in a person’s blood.
o Usually measured as a ________________________________.
The ___________________________ a person’s blood alcohol concentration, the
___________________________ the physical and behavioral effects.
Blood alcohol concentration is a more reliable measure of intoxication than the number of
drinks consumed.
2. Factors Affecting BAC
A variety of factors can affect a person’s BAC:
o _________________________________________________: People who have a few
drinks in one hour have a higher BAC than people who drink the same amount over
several hours.
o _________________________________________________: Males generally will
have a lower BAC than females.
Women and Alcohol: More ___________________ and
___________________, more alcohol enters their bloodstream directly at a
faster rate causing greater intoxication. Women have a much
___________________ of alcohol poisoning than males.
o _________________________________________________: In general, smaller
people (by weight and height) feel the effects of alcohol more than larger people.
o _________________________________________________: Drinking on an empty
stomach increases the rate of alcohol absorption into the bloodstream.
3. After Drinking Ends
Once a person stops drinking, BAC begins to decrease.
The intoxicating effects of alcohol slowly diminish, and the person’s reflexes and
coordination return to normal.
Fact or Myth? (Circle Fact or Myth below)
o Cold showers: Fact or Myth – __________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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o Exercise: Fact or Myth – ______________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
o Fresh air: Fact or Myth – ______________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
o Coffee: Fact or Myth – ________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________ can speed the liver’s ability to break down
alcohol. It takes _________________ to process (oxidize) alcohol in _________________.
Remember: _________________ is the only thing that helps sober a person up!
4. Long-term Effects of Alcohol
Heavy drinking can cause serious damage to the body over time.
Long-term alcohol abuse may harm the:
o Brain, Liver, Heart, Digestive System
o Other long-term effects?
Brain Damage:
Brain ____________________________________________ due to long-term and heavy
drinking
Dulls senses
Long-term alcohol abuse ________________________________________________ in the
brain.
o Destroyed nerve cells usually cannot grow again
The loss of many nerve cells causes _________________________________ changes that
impair:
o Memory
o The ability to concentrate
o The ability to make good decisions
Connect to Your Life: Why are teens especially vulnerable to brain damage caused by
alcohol?
o The teenage years are a ________________________________________________
Liver Damage:
Long-term alcohol use has been linked to an increased risk of _____________________.
o Regular, heavy alcohol use can damage the liver, leading to inflammation. This,
in turn, might raise the risk of liver cancer.
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Alcohol in even small amounts alters _________________________________________.
Alcohol interferes with the liver’s ability to _________________________, or break
down, fats.
Continued use leads to and eventual destruction of liver cells.
o Fat-filled liver cells die, leaving behind useless scar tissue.
o This disease, called __________________________, may lead to liver failure and
death.
o Cirrhosis: Among the top ________________ leading causes of death in the U.S.
o _________________________________________________ is an inflammation
of the liver caused by the toxic effects of alcohol
Can be fatal or lead to cirrhosis
Heart Disease:
Excessive drinking contributes to heart disease.
o Heart disease is the _________________________________ of death in the U.S.
Over time, alcohol causes
o Enlarged ________________________________________________ heart tissue
o Increases blood pressure
o _________________________________________heart beat
o Buildup of fatty deposits in the heart muscle
Digestive Problems:
Ongoing drinking irritates the tissues that line the digestive system.
Repeated irritation increases the risk of:
o Cancers of the _____________________________________________________
Alcohol is considered a ___________________________________; that
is, it can lead to cancer
Recurring diarrhea
Chronic _________________________________________________________________
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Other Long-term Effects
Reproductive System
o _________________________________________ sexual ability
o Males: __________________________________, increased risk of breast cancer
o Females: irregular menstrual periods, increased risk of _____________________
Alcohol abuse also leads to:
o Inflammation of the ___________________, cause decreased enzyme production
o Interference with _________________________________________________
5. Alcohol During Pregnancy
__________________________________________________________________: A
group of birth defects caused by the effects of alcohol on an unborn child.
__________________________________during pregnancy can ____________________
o The birth defects that can occur when alcohol in the mother’s blood ___________
to the _________________ baby’s blood
Babies born with FAS suffer from…
o Heart and brain defects
o __________________________ faces (small head size, abnormalities of the face)
o Delayed growth (Abnormalities of the limbs)
o Poor _________________________________________ development
o Intellectual disability (formerly known as “Mental Retardation”)
Poor memory, impaired learning
o Brain and behavioral problems
Reduced attention span, poor problem-solving abilities
Even ___________________________________ of alcohol consumed during pregnancy
can cause brain damage.
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Video and Guided Notes: Confronting Drunk Driving
1. Driving while intoxicated is the number _______ cause of death for ____________________
2. There are over _______________________________ deaths in the U.S. each year because of
driving under the influence of alcohol. Teens are more vulnerable to accidents than older
drivers because it takes less alcohol to impair them.
3. ______________________________ is a huge factor in the decision to drink at a young age.
4. Alcohol makes you feel more ___________________________ about your abilities at a time
when you are actually less capable of driving or other physical skills. Sean, Nikki, and Mike
agree that their total lack of thought went into their decisions to drive under the influence.
5. Dr. Samir Fakhry, a Trauma Center Chief, states that about half the people who die in car
crashes, die from injuries to the ______________________ and the ___________________.
Seat belts can greatly reduce the risk of injury or death. Even those who walk away with
______________________ brain injuries can suffer serious problems because the brain is so
important in everything we do.
6. After the car crash Nikki was in a ______________ for 3 months. She has ______________
of her life 5 years before the crash. Her math skills are now skills of an eighth grader.
7. “Who Pays the Price?” – Drunk driving accidents cost is over $________________________
billion dollars each year to society. The REAL PRICE is in the lives lost to _____________,
injury, and emotional aftermath.
8. “The Legal Price” – Mike describes being arrested. He was charged with _______________
counts of second-degree manslaughter, speeding, driving while intoxicated and reckless
driving.
9. _____________________________________: A policy that enforces strict consequences
for underage drinking.
10. “Confronting the Drunk Driver” – There should be a plan instituted when drinking is
involved.
The Plan:
1. __________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________________
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Additional Health Notes
1. Teen and Alcohol – Zero Tolerance Law
__________________________________________________________: A policy that
enforces strict consequences for underage drinking.
Became effective on ____________________________________________________.
Applies to a person under age 21 who operates a motor vehicle with a _________% BAC
to _________% BAC.
In NYS, the penalties for an alcohol or drug-related violation include the
_____________________________ privileges, _____________________, and a possible
______________________________ term.
2. Risks of Underage Drinking
Class Discussion: What are the risks of underage drinking?
o Being _________________________________________ in a motor vehicle crash
o Committing or being a victim of _________________________ or other violence
o Long-term _______________________________________
o Problems with alcohol later in life
o ________________________ from school, sports teams, or other school activities
3. Legal Risks
Laws prohibiting minors from buying or possessing alcohol are enforced with heavy fines
and lawful seizure of property.
Selling alcohol to someone under the age of 21 is a ________________________ for the
seller.
People found to be driving under the influence of alcohol might have their ____________
_______________________ taken away or face other stiff ________________________.
o In some states, those found guilty repeatedly could be sent to prison.
4. Alcoholism
A disease that causes a person to _____________________ of his/her drinking behavior.
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The person is ____________________________________________________to alcohol.
Alcoholic do not just crave alcohol, they _______________________________________
when they do not have alcohol.
Alcoholism develops over time.
5. Stages of Alcoholism
Problem drinking – Begins with ________________________________________.
o Progresses to a regular pattern of abuse. A drinker cannot drink alcohol in
moderation or at appropriate times.
Tolerance – Alcohol _________________________________________________.
o A drinker needs more alcohol to produce the same effect.
Dependence – Body begins to _____________________ known as physical dependence.
o A drinker’s body needs alcohol to function.
Alcoholism – ___________________________to alcohol and _____________________.
o A drinker has lost control of his/her drinking behavior.
How do alcoholics affect other people than the alcoholic?
Family Society
Guilty feelings Alcohol leads to…
Car crashes
Drowning
Other accidents that kill or injure both
drinker and nondrinkers
Unpredictable behavior
Violence
Neglect or isolation
Protecting the alcoholic
Ignoring one’s own needs
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Tobacco
1. What is the addictive drug found in all forms of tobacco?
2. Name the colorless, odorless gas found in cigarette smoke that blocks the oxygen from
getting into the bloodstream.
3. What is the cancer causing agent in tobacco?
4. List three short-term effects that can be seen very soon after a person begins to smoke:
a.
b.
c.
d. Increases blood sugar levels
e. Stimulates the vomit reflex
f. Smell like smoke
g. Loss of taste sensation
5. ________________________________________ – Physically and mentally needing tobacco
6. Define Bronchitis –
7. Define Emphysema –
8. ____________________________________________– Cancerous cells replicate and spread
9. Define Leukoplakia –
10. Other long-term effects include:
a. Reproductive System – Increased risk of impotence, infertility.
b. Gum Disease and Ulcers – Consequences are reinforced by the fact that most young
people who smoke regularly continue to smoke throughout adulthood
11. What is the difference between the following types of smoke?
a. Sidestream smoke –
b. Mainstream smoke – Smoke that is inhaled through a tobacco product and exhaled by a
tobacco smoker.
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c. Secondhand smoke –
12. How can tobacco use affect a pregnancy?
13. How does tobacco use affect families and society?
Costs the Family Money Costs Society Money
•
• Medical care
• Loss of wages •
•
•
• Funeral costs
14. What are some ways to quit smoking?
15. Benefits of Quitting:
a. Cardiovascular –
i. Blood pressure lowers and heart rate returns to normal immediately after
quitting tobacco use.
ii. Circulation improves and the risk of heart disease and stroke becomes similar
to that of nonsmokers
b. Respiratory –
i. Gradually, the cilia lining the air passages regain normal function.
ii. Breathing becomes easier as the lunge become free of tar, excess mucus, and
other debris
c. Psychological – People who quit usually feel…
i. Increased confidence
ii. They have regained control over their lives rather than allowing the tobacco to
control them
d. Benefits to Society – Tobacco use costs billions to society
i. These expenses pay for…
1. Healthcare for tobacco-related illnesses
2. Damages and injuries from smoking-related fires
3. Low of earnings from disease and early death
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16. Define E-Cigarettes –
17. What are some positive aspects and negative aspects of e-cigarettes?
Good Bad
• • E-Cigs are currently unregulated, meaning there is
no law forcing manufacturers to disclose what
other chemicals you are actually inhaling.
• Provides enhanced smoking sensation, allowing
users to smoke less but feel the same effects. •
• • Young people are attempting to bypass the vapor
and drink the liquid nicotine with deadly
consequences.
18. What are some of the benefits of being tobacco free?
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