Nicotine and Alcohol Addiction PDF
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This document discusses nicotine addiction stemming from tobacco use, vaping, and smokeless tobacco, as well as the impact of alcohol abuse. It explores the consequences of substance use, including physical and psychological dependence, withdrawal symptoms, and related health risks. The document also touches upon intervention techniques such as the STOP technique.
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Nicotine: is a addictive drug in tobacco Addictive: a cause to develop intense cravings. Vaping: a newer tobacco developing method Smokeless tobacco: is a ground tobacco that is chewed or inhaled Snuff: other form of smokeless tobacco Tar: dark thick liquid that forms when tobacco forms Carbon monox...
Nicotine: is a addictive drug in tobacco Addictive: a cause to develop intense cravings. Vaping: a newer tobacco developing method Smokeless tobacco: is a ground tobacco that is chewed or inhaled Snuff: other form of smokeless tobacco Tar: dark thick liquid that forms when tobacco forms Carbon monoxide: a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas when tobacco burns\ Alveoli: the sacs in the lungs Emphysema: a disease that kills alveoli COPD: when a passage in the lungs becomes swollen and irritated losing there elastic Psychological dependence: a person’s believe that they need the drug to feel good Physical dependence: when the body has a chemical need for the drug Withdrawal: a series of painful and mental symptoms when not using the drug Relapse: a return to drug after stopping Secondhand smoke: whenever someone smokes near you Mainstream smoke: smoke that is inhaled then exhaled Sidestream smoke: a non-smoker who breathes in secondhand smoke Passive smoke: smoke that comes from the end Cold turkey: stoop using the drug immediately Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT): products that help to stop the addiction Alcohol: drug created by chemical reaction Drug: a substance other than food that changes the structure and or function of the body and or mind. Depressant: drug that slows down mind and reactions Inhibitions: restraints on behaviors or actions Binge drinking: have several drinks in a short period of time Driving while intoxicated (DWI): when a person driving has a blood alcohol of 0.08 percent or higher. Intoxicated: being physically or mentally impaired by alcohol Blood alcohol intoxication: the amount of alcohol in blood Alcohol poisoning: a condition caused by drinking to much on a short period of time Cirrhosis: the scarring and destruction of the liver and tissue Reaction time: the ability of the body to respond quickly Fetal alcohol syndrome: a birth effect due to alcohol Alcoholism: when someone has a mental need for alcohol Craving: strong need for alcohol Tolerance: when a body needs more to feel a specific feeling Alcohol abuse: using alcohol in a bad way Enablers: a person who helps an alcoholic stop drinking Intervention: when people you know like friend and family want you get help to try not to be addicted to the substance Recovery: the process where a alcoholic tries to to start to level a alcohol free life Detoxification: physical process of freeing the body from an additive. STOP technique: say no tell why offer a different idea probability leave