A physical and mental impairment resulting from alcohol use intoxication
The amount of alcohol in a person’s blood expressed as a percentage Blood alcohol concentration
A condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down Fatty liver
A dangerous toxic condition that occurs when a person drinks a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time Alcohol poisoning
A physical and psychological dependence on the drug ethanol alcoholism
A rapid-acting, powerful, highly addictive stimulant that interrupts normal functioning of the central nervous system and is usually in a white powder. Cocaine
A stimulant that can lead to dehydration, rise in blood pressure and may increase the effects of stress on the body. caffeine
The use of this drug often results in depression, paranoia, damage to the central nervous system and brain cells, increase heart rate and blood pressure Methamphetamine
Extremely strong hallucinogen that when taken can cause distorted perceptions and may even lead to coma, heart and lung failure and death. LSD
List 2 symptoms of nicotine withdrawal Nervousness Moodiness
Alcohol is classified as what kind of drug? Depressant
Luekoplakia Luekoplakia: Thickened, white spots inside the mouth that can develop into cancer of the mouth.
Addiction: A psychological dependence on a substance or activity
True True or False Nicotine constricts blood vessels, causing tingling in the hands and feet.
False True or False LSD does always causes a pleasant euphoric experience.
True True or False Before a workout, a person should not drink a caffeinated energy drink in order to increase their performance.
True True or False Food in the stomach does not allow a person to drink heavily without becoming intoxicated.
True True or False Because carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke combines with hemoglobin in blood, red blood cells can’t carry as much oxygen.