 | Term | Definition |
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principles |
positive values and beliefs that guide your life |
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tolerance |
the body gets use to a drug and more is needed to reach the same effect |
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assertive |
to state firmly and positively one's rights and beliefs |
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bronchitis |
a disease that causes the airways of the lungs to become irritated and swollen |
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emphysema |
a disease in which the tiny air sacs and walls of the lungs are destroyed. |
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withdrawl |
the body's reaction to not having a drug that is usually in the body |
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peer pressure |
people your age who try to influence you |
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hepatitis |
an inflamation of the liver |
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cirrhosis |
a disease that causes the liver to stop working properly |
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fetal alcohol syndrome |
birth defects that can result when an unborn baby is exposed to alcohol |
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why is it particularly harmful for young people to drink? |
the brain, nervous system, reproductive system, muscle mass, are still developing. Therefore, the grwoing body is more vulnerable to the damaging effects of alcohol. Young people tend to drink to excess and are more likely to engage in risky behavior. Binge drinking is more common among young people and taht can lead to unconciousness and death. It is important to remember that alcohol is the leading contributor to death among youth under 21 |
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myth:drinking gives me a lot of energy |
fact: alcohol is a depresant that slows your ability to speak, think, and move |
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myth: a cold shower and coffee will help a hangover |
only time will help |
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myth:drinking affects everyone the same. |
how people feel and act is determined by age, size, sex, and how much they drink. |
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myth: i am only hurting myseelf if i drink too much |
family, friends, and even total stangers are often affected. |
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myth: i am glad my child is only drinking and not doing drugs |
fact: alcohol is a drug and can be highly addictive and abused. |
