ATOD Quiz

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Health topics- alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs

Match the following unit 7 vocabulary terms

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Withdrawal		happens when a person no longer responds to a drug in the way they did at first. So it takes a higher dose of the drug to achieve the same effect as when the person first used it.
Intervention		is the combination of physical and mental effects that a person experiences after they stop using or reduce their intake of a substance such as alcohol
Addiction		are unwanted or unexpected events or reactions to a drug. Can vary from minor problems like a runny nose to life-threatening events, such as an increased risk of a heart attack.
Side Effects		defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain.
Tolerance		the promotion of constructive lifestyles and norms that discourage drug use. The development of social and physical environments that facilitate drug-free lifestyles.
Prevention		a tried and true method for friends and families of addicts to encourage a loved one to seek treatment.