Health 7&8
Binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as
4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about 2 hours
Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body?
A drug which alters a persons experiences or conscious. Can cause intoxication.
Eating food when drinking alcohol can help do what?
Alcohol can take longer to absorb if there is food in the stomach because the surface area exposed to alcohol is smaller and because a full stomachs retards the emptying of alcoholic beverages into the small intestine.
Long-term alcohol abusers can develop a chronic and dangerous inflammation of the liver known as
Alcoholic hepatitis
Stimulants act by increasing the activity of the
CNS Activity
The water that is pulled out of the body when someone drinks heavily is taken from
Cerebrospinal fluid
Drinking games result in the consumption of large quantities of alcohol in a short period of time and have been associated with:
Death and alcohol poisoning
Depressants speed up neuromuscular activity and can increase focus and alertness. T/F
False
Psychological dependence, which involves feelings of well-being or euphoria, is completely separate from physiological dependence on a substance. T/F
False
Which of the following statements about college drinking is TRUE?
Female college students alcohol consumption is now close to that of male college students
Which of the following is FALSE about smokeless tobacco?
It does not contain cancer-causing substances
Anabolic steroids are a type of
Testeron
Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?
They aren't sold in pharamacys
Endorphins are hormones that act as "the body's own opioids" in their ability to reduce pain and produce feelings of well-being. T/F
True
Over-the-counter drugs commonly abused by teens and young adults include
True
Prescription drug abuse has increased dramatically among college students over the past 10 years. T/F
True
Withdrawal and tolerance are key aspects of addiction T/F
True
Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration?
Inunction
What effect does carbon monoxide have on the body?
It diminishes the oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells
Which of the following is NOT true about a hangover?
It usually takes 1-2 hours to recover from a hangover.
Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is
Misuse
Opioids are also called
Narcotics
According to research, which of the following is a protective factor that can influence students to avoid drugs?
Parental attitudes and behavior, religions and spirituality, student engagement, college athletic, and a healthy social network.
Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after marijuana, is
Prescription drugs
Which type of drug has the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior?
Psychoactive drug
The main site of alcohol metabolism is the
The liver
Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior?
They find it hard to set healthy boundaries to set healthy boundaries and often live in the chaotic, crisis oriented mode that naturally occurs around addicts. They assume responsibility for meeting others needs
Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat
To create attention refit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
To reduce appetite for weight control
James is no longer able to feel the same effect from his drug of choice with his regular dose; he needs to increase the amount of the drug to feel the desired effect. This demonstrates
Tolerance
The effects of alcohol are different for women and men because
Women have lower levels of alcohol dehydrogenase than men
The excessive use of a drug is
Drug abuse
Lisa is aware that her best friend, Kim, has a drinking problem. Lisa continually makes excuses for her and often completes Kim's homework to protect her from flunking out of school. Lisa's behavior is an example of
Enabling
