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a drug that can alters a persons consciousness or experience
psychoactive drug
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literally a state of being poisoned, being mentally affected by a chemical
intoxication
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any habit that has gotten out of control
addictive behavior
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a physical state in which the body adapts to a drug so that the initail dose no longer produces the same original phsychological effects
tolerance
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a brain chemical that transits nerve impulses
neurotransmitter
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phsycological or physical dependence on a substance or behavior
addiction
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types of physical (substance) addiction
drugs, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, food
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types of mental (behavior) addiction
sex, porn, internet, exercise, work, gambling, shopping
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characteristics of addictive behavior
- compulsion and craving
- loss of control
- escalation
- negative consequence
- reinforcement
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dual disorders
- gambling/depression
- alcoholic/depression
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emotion pain is filled by...
addiction
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creates a rush of dopamine, creates a need for more of the same feeling.. natural dopamine production lowers when taking a drug like this
methamphetamine
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to help someone continue their addiction
enable
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more homocides and suicides due to what?
drugs and alcohol(biggest attributor)
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proof of value is what
twice the percent of alcohol in a drink
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one drink is equal to..
.6 ounce of alcohol
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rate of absorbtion is..
how fast alcohol gets into the bloodstream
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1g of alcohol is equal to
7 calories
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what percentage of alcohol immediately gets into bloodstream?
20 percent
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what increases rate of absorption?
carbonation and sugar
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what decreases rate of absorption
eating
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what percent of alcohol is not digested? how is it excreted?
- 2-10%
- sweating, pee, breathe
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what is the single most important thing to attribute to intoxication?
how much you drink/proof of drink
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a disease in which the liver is severely damaged by alcohol, other toxins, or infection
cirrhosis
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patterns of alcohol dependence? 4 of them
- regular daily intake of large amounts
- regular heavy drinking limited to weekends
- long periods of sobriety interspersed with heavy drinking
- heavy drinking limited to times of stress
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what genetics can effect alcohism?
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what in the enviroment can cause a person to become an alcoholic?
- happens more in adolescence
- young adulthood
- disconnect (usually family)
- mobility
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tips for responsible use of alcohol
- drink slowly
- space your drinks
- eat before
- know your limits
- cultivate and model responsible attitudes towards alcohol
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takes oxygen poor blood to the right atrium
supior and inferior vena cava
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takes blood away
arteries
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returns blood to heart
veins
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the bottom half of the heart
ventricle
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what the right side of the heart is in control of, between heart and lungs
pulmonary circulation
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sends blood to the rest of the body
aurta
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supplies blood to the heart
coronary artery
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supplies blood to the brain
cerebral artery
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oxygenated blood is shown how
in red (o2 rich)
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de-oxygenated blood is shown how
in blue (o2 poor)
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sends blood out the left atrium through the aorta and to the rest of the body
systematic cirulation
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a disease that causes CVD
atherosclerosis
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what disease is the plugging of arteries by plaque
atherosclerosis
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the sugar in your blood is..
blood glucose (carbs)
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creates natural insulin
pancreas
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number one way of surving cancer
early detection
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monounsaturated fats lowers and raises.. sources?
- lowers LDL, raises HDL
- olives, cashews, almonds, avocados, peanuts
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polyunsaturated fates lowers and raises.. sorces?
- lowers LDL, raises HDL
- walnuts, flaxseed, fish, soybean
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saturated fat raises.. sources?
- raises both HDL and LDL
- whole milk, butter, cheese, red meat egg yolks
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trans fat raises.. sources?
- LDL
- margarines, shortening, many fast foods, doughnuts, cookies
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dietary cholesterol raises.. sources?
- raises LDL
- animal products such as meats, egg yolks, fish, poultry, whole milk products
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the abnormal, uncontrolled multiplication of cells
cancer
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a tumor that is capable of spreading and, thus, is cancerous?
malignant tumor
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a tumor that is not cancerous
benign tumor
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the spread of cancer cells from one part of the body to another
metastasis
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the removal and examination of a small peice of body tissue
biopsy
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what is the most lethal of all cancers? major risk factor?
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most prevalent cancer in women?
breast cancer
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most prevalent cancer in men?
prostate
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several lifestyle choices that can influence the risk of cancer
smoking, excessive drinking, poor diet, lack of exercise, excessive sun light exposure, ingested chemicals
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the result of physiological adaptation that occurs in responcse to the frequent presence of a drug; typically associated with tolerance and withdrawal
physical dependence
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relieves pain, reduces anxiety, produce lathargy, inability to concentrate
- opioids (narcotics)
- vicodin, hereroin, opium, oxycontin
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reduced anxiety, mood changes, lowers inhibitions, impaired muscle coordination
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increased mental alertness, more energy, increased heart rate, impulsive behavior
- stimulant
- amphetamine, cocaine, ritalin
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slowed thinking and reaction time, confusion, euphoria, anxiety, increased heart rate
maijuana
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altered states of perception and feeling, delirium, impaired motor function, weakness
- hallucinogens
- LSD, PCP, ectasy
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stimulation, loss of inhibition, slurred speech, loss of motor coordination
solvents, aerosols, anesthetics
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