FRHD 1100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Psychoactive Drug, Bladder Cancer, Tachypnea

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 1100
• Professor: Robin Milhausen

Document Summary

Any chemical substance that has mind altering properties or in other ways interacts with and modifies the structure and function of the body. Any substance that is taken to change the way you feel and function. 63% of canadians over the age of 18 drink coffee daily. 100-150mg of caffeine per cup (tea 40-100mg, cola 45 mg) Health canada recommends no more than 400mg per day. Works as a stimulant to relieve drowsiness. Helps in the performance of repetitive work. Can cross the placenta into the tissues of a growing fetus, increased risk of miscarriage. But, marijuana the most commonly used illegal drug. 25-33% of students report using marijuana during the past year. Characteristics of smokers: single, white, partiers, less frequent studiers. Less motivated to pursue life goals, spend time on school. Amotivational syndrome can be dangerous in terms of trying to pursue your life goals. Ontario student drug use and health survey (osduhs)