chapter 16 total fitness and wellness

About how long does cocaine high last?

5 to 20 minutes

What is the most common recreational drug used in American society?

alcohol

How many drinks per hour can you consume to keep a low BAC?

alcohol is metabolized in the liver: in general, the body can remove 0.3 ounce of alcohol per hour. in practical terms, this rate of removal is approx. half of one drink per hour.that's LESS THAN ONE DRINK PER HOUR CAN MAINTAIN A RELATIVELY LOW BAC.

What is BAC? What is the legal definition of alcohol intoxication?

blood alcohol concentration(BAC) the concentration of alcohol in the blood measured as a percentage by mass, by mass per volume, or a combination of both. A BAC of 0.20% can mean 2 grams of alcohol per 1000 grams of an individuals blood, or it can mean 0.2 gram of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood. 0.08% or higher legally drunk

What are key factors in determining your risk for drug addiction?

genetics, psychological makeup, and social factors, to avoid stress, or rejection, strong need for excitement , drug use in your family DEPENDS OF DRUGS POTENTIAL FOR DEPENDENCE

Define addiction

habitual psychological and physical dependence on a substance or practice that is beyond voluntary control.

What are immediate affects of marijuana use?

increase heart rate and blood pressure, bloodshot eyes, and dry mouth and throat

What is not a risk factor for drug dependence?

independent thinkers

What can long-term use of marijuana cause?

memory loss , increases the risk of stroje in male adolescent users.

What is the addictive chemical in tobacco cigarettes? And what makes it so addictive?

nicotine, a highly addictive substance found naturally in tobacco. It travels quickly to the brain when it is inhaled and can cause a feeling of temporary relaxation and/or stress relief. Nicotine can also elevate your mood and your heart rate

Define withdrawals

substance-specific symptoms that follow the cessation of, or reduction in, intake of a substance previously used regularly

What is THC?

tetrahydrocannabinol, is the chemical compound in cannabis responsible for a euphoric high.

Define substance abuse.

the use of illegal drugs, the inappropriate use of legal drugs, and/or the repeated use of drugs to produce pleasure, to alleviate stress, or to alter or avoid reality