Drugs and Alcohol Flashcard

Front

What is the primary definition of a drug?

Back

Any substance that causes a change in a person's body or behavior.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a method of drug intake? Inhaled, Injected, Smoked, Thrown

Back

Thrown

Front

What is a common misconception about depressants?

Back

They cause depression.

Front

What percentage of U.S. children live with a parent who has alcohol problems?

Back

10%

Front

What does BAC stand for?

Back

Blood Alcohol Concentration

Front

Which organ is primarily affected by alcohol consumption? Options: Heart, Liver, Lungs, Kidneys

Back

Liver

Front

What is one of the short-term effects of alcohol? Options: Increased coordination, Improved judgment, Slowed reflexes, Enhanced memory

Back

Slowed reflexes

Front

What is the term for needing larger amounts of a drug to achieve the same effect?

Back

Tolerance

Front

What is the primary risk associated with injecting drugs?

Back

Needle sharing leading to infections

Front

Which of the following drugs is classified as a stimulant? Alcohol, Cocaine, Heroin, Marijuana

Back

Cocaine