BYU Health Part 1 Chapter 6

What do alcohol and tobacco have in common?

Both increase risk of cancer.

While Joseph was on a road trip, he passed by a small town with huge signs pointing out the bar just a few blocks away. What negative influence was pushed upon Joseph?

Advertising

Jillian is researching the effects of alcohol on the human body. What might she find in her research?

Alcohol leads to heart damage

Jimmy wants to tell his friend Juleka about the physical health benefits she could receive by giving up smoking. What could he tell her?

Being drug-free means less chance of getting cancer, liver disease, or lung damage.

Jaden is trying to quit smoking. How might he best succeed?

Breaking all the little habits associated with using drugs

Scientists are working on a new allergy drug. They are in the testing stages where they look for side effects in test subjects. They find the drug makes the subjects drowsy and slows their reaction time. In addition, their heart rate decreases, and they seem to have poor concentration. What "type" of drug would this be classified under?

Depressant

Jarik tells his friend Jaku that he is afraid he might be developed a tolerance for ibuprofen. Jaku doesn't quite know what Jarik means. How could Jarik explain it to him?

He needs more ibuprofen to feel the same levels of relief he used to.

What is the legal status of heroin in the USA?

Illegal

What is the legal status of tobacco in the USA?

Legal with Restrictions

What is the legal status of over-the-counter medicines in the USA?

Legal without Restrictions

Jamie decides to go to Jade for someone to talk to about her drug problem. What could Jade do that would be most helpful for Jamie?

Listen to her without making judgments

Jarvis believes his friend Julia has begun abusing drugs. What signs might Jarvis have seen in Julia to clue him in?

Losing interest in hobbies, unusual depression or energy, and awake or asleep at odd hours

Jacqueline's favorite TV show often shows the main character with a glass of wine in her hand. Her life seems so put together, and Jacqueline wonders if the wine helps her relax. What kind of negative influence is Jacqueline feeling here?

Media Messages

Jana's family has a history of alcoholism. What are some health risks Jana should be worried about associated with heavy use of alcohol?

Pancreatic Damage, Heart Damage, Cancer, and Liver Inflammation

Jonathan is offered a drink while he's at a back-to-school party. How might Jonathan deal with this situation?

Refuse with a Smile

Sean drinks a cup of coffee every morning with his breakfast. He enjoys the increase in focus he feels, as well as feeling more energetic and the faster pounding of his heart. What "type" of drug is this?

Stimulant

What are the purpose of neurons?

They send electrical messages back and forth

Josie has noticed some strange changes in her friend James. These observations lead her to believe that James may have a drug problem. What might she have noticed to bring her to that conclusion?

Trouble sleeping or oversleeping, changes in behavior, and mood swings