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Ch 7 Alcohol, tobacco, and other Drugs
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Health Care
6th Grade
12/02/2012

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drug
Definition
a substance that changes the way the body or mind works.
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medicine
Definition
a drug used to prevent or cure illness or disease or to relieve pain.
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prescription drug
Definition
a medicine that can be obtained only with a written order from a physician.
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over-the-counter drug (OTC)
Definition
a medicine that can be purchased without a prescription .
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dose
Definition
the amount of a drug taken at one time
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ointments drops and sprays
Definition
are absorbed into the body
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inhaled through the mouth or nose
Definition
enter the lungs
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dissolved in liquid
Definition
enter the body through injection with a needle
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swallowed
Definition
enter the stomach
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creams and ointments
Definition
absorbed through the skin
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pharmacist
Definition
a licensed professional who distributes drugs that are prescribed
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drug misuse
Definition
the harmful use of a legal drug that is not done on purpose
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drug abuse
Definition
the harmful use of any drug on purpose
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physical dependence
Definition
repeated drug use that causes tolerance
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psychological dependence
Definition
the repeated use of a drug for emotional or social reasons
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addiction
Definition
the compelling need to continue a behavior even if it is harmful
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intervention
Definition
an action by people who want someone to get treatment
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nicotine
Definition
a highly addictive stimulant drug found in tobacco
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tar
Definition
a thick, sticky fluid produced when tobacco is burned
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carbon monoxide
Definition
an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas in tobacco smoke
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emphysema
Definition
a condition in which the air sacs in the lungs become damaged
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asthma
Definition
a chronic condition in which the airways become narrow or blocked and breathing becomes difficult
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smokeless tobacco
Definition
tobacco made and sold in two forms: chewing and snuff
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chewing tobacco
Definition
chopped tobacco that is chewed
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snuff
Definition
is powdered tobacco that is placed between the cheek and gums
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secondhand smoke
Definition
exhaled smoke and sidestream smoke
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alcohol
Definition
a drug found in some beverages that slows body functions
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cirrhosis
Definition
a disease in which scar tissue replaces healthy liver cells
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blood alcohol concentration
Definition
the amount of alcohol in a person's blood
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emphysema
Definition
a condition in which the air sacs in the lungs become damaged
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asthma
Definition
a chronic condition in which the airways become narrow or blocked and breathing becomes difficult
Term
smokeless tobacco
Definition
tobacco made and sold in two forms: chewing and snuff
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chewing tobacco
Definition
chopped tobacco that is chewed
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snuff
Definition
is powdered tobacco that is placed between the cheek and gums
Term
secondhand smoke
Definition
exhaled smoke and sidestream smoke
Term
alcohol
Definition
a drug found in some beverages that slows body functions
Term
cirrhosis
Definition
a disease in which scar tissue replaces healthy liver cells
Term
blood alcohol concentration
Definition
the amount of alcohol in a person's blood
Term
alcoholism
Definition
a disease in which a person is dependent on alcohol
Term
fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
Definition
a condition that causes birth defects in babies born to mothers who drank alcohol during pregnancy
Term
illegal drugs
Definition
drugs for which use, possession, manufacture, and sale are against the law.
Term
marijuana
Definition
an illegal drug that affects mood and short-term memory
Term
hashish
Definition
an illegal drug made from marijuana that has stronger effects
Term
inhalants
Definition
are chemicals that are breathed in or inhaled
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anabolic steroids
Definition
are drugs used to increase muscle size and strength
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stimulant
Definition
one of a group of drugs that speed up the body's functions
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depressants
Definition
are a group of drugs that slow down the body's functions
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narcotics
Definition
a group of drugs that slow down the nervous system and relieve pain
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hallucinogens
Definition
a group of illegal drugs that cause a person to feel different sensations
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