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Healthy Active LivingCopyright © 2007 Thompson Educational Publishing, Inc.
Unit 5: Drug Use and Abuse
Chapter 14Tobacco and
Alcohol
Chapter 14Tobacco and
Alcohol
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Key Terms
tobacco cardiovascular
diseases respiratory
diseases second-hand smoke alcohol blood-alcohol
content (BAC)
fetal alcohol syndrome liquor control
regulations legal liability alcohol abuse alcohol dependence Mothers Against
Drunk Driving (MADD)
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Why Some People Smoke and Drink
Curiosity People they like and respect do it They don’t see how it will do any
harm People in positions of authority
have told them not to
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Why Some People Do Not
Don’t want their money to support the liquor and tobacco industries
They have a family member struggling with alcohol or tobacco dependency
Put off by bad breath and stained fingers
They understand that smoked tobacco is a “performance-reducing” substance
It is against their values and their commitment to health
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Tobacco
The shredded, dried leaf of the tobacco plant
Can be smoked or chewed Only natural source of nicotine
One of the most addictive substances known to scientists
Contains more than 4,000 chemicals, 40 of which are carcinogens
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Anatomy of a Cigarette
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Hazards of Smoking
Short-term effects: Heart rate and blood
pressure rise Breathing gets faster Dizziness Diarrhea and vomiting Reduced fitness and athletic
ability Smoker’s breath
Long-term effects: Cancer of the lungs,
mouth, and throat Respiratory disease Heart attack Stroke Stomach ulcers Cardiovascular disease Poor dental health
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Second-Hand Smoke
Exhaled smoke from a smoker, or smoke from a smouldering cigarette, is breathed in by another person
A person exposed to second-hand smoke is more likely to develop: Respiratory problems
• Coughing, phlegm, chest discomfort Heart disease
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Second-Hand Smoke
Causes 1,000 deaths in Canadian non-smokers each year
Children whose parents smoke tend to have more: Ear infections Chest infections Asthma
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The Rewards of Not Smoking
Reduce the risk of: Lung cancer and other cancers Heart attack Stroke Chronic lung disease
Stopping smoking reduces the risk of smoking-related cardiovascular disease by 50 percent in one year
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The Rewards of Not Smoking
Other good reasons to quit: More money in your pocket for other things Withdraw your support of the tobacco industry Can participate in physical activity more comfortably No more foul-smelling smoker’s breath Fewer visits to your doctor No more freezing outside in Canadian winters
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Alcohol
Produced by fermenting or distilling various fruits, vegetables, or grains
Pure ethyl alcohol is mixed with other ingredients that affect the colour and reduce the alcohol content
Aside from caffeine, the most used substance in Canada and around the world
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Alcohol Content
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Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
The amount of alcohol in the bloodstream
A measure of how much a person will be affected by the alcohol
Depends mostly on: Amount consumed in a given time Body size Gender Metabolism
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How a High BAC Affects the Body
BAC of about 0.02 gram percent: Drinker feels relaxed Can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and reddening of the face Drinker feels more sociable and more self-confident, or angry, depressed, and
withdrawn BAC of 0.08 to 0.20 gram percent:
Impaired judgement Inability to judge distances Impaired reaction time and hand-eye coordination Stumbling when walking and slurred speech
BAC above the range of 0.40 to 0.60 gram percent: Usually fatal, as the brain’s control over breathing is blocked
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The Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Body
Liver damage Heart disease Ulcers Certain types of cancer Blackouts Brain damage Sexual problems
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Alcohol and the Law
Liquor control regulations: Govern the sale and advertising of alcohol
Legal liability: Individuals responsible for actions of persons under
the influence of alcohol National legal limit for impaired driving is 0.08 gram
percent
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Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
Problems linked to alcohol abuse: Inability to meet work, school, or family
responsibilities Arrests for drunk-driving and car crashes Drinking-related medical conditions Loss of non-drinking friends Loss of interest in non-drinking activities
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Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
Signs of alcohol dependence: Drinking in larger amounts or over longer periods
than intended Attempting to quit drinking without success Spending a lot of time on drinking or on obtaining
alcohol Neglecting daily activities
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Factors that Can Lead to Alcohol Dependence
Frequent social situations that encourage drinking
Mental health problems Excessive stress and unhappiness
in one or more areas of life One or both parents dependent on
alcohol Alcohol abuse in early teen years
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
www.madd.ca