HSC 3102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Motor Coordination, Libido, Hallucinogen

• School: University of Florida
• Department: Health Science
• Course: HSC 3102
• Professor: Amber Sky Emanuel

Document Summary

Fewer than 10% of hs students smoke. Appx 32% college students only smoke while out at a bar. Cancers: lip, pharynx, esophagus, pancreas, larynx, trachea, urinary, kidney, cervix, stomach, cardiovascular disease heart disease and stroke. Benxoapyrene chemical linked with cancer in lung cells. Over tobacco related deaths from heart disease. Smokers 2-4 times likely to suffer strokes. Quitting causes weight gain cause replace smoking with eating. Infertility and male impotence: behavior mod plans, group therapy. Older adults more likely to quit and those with higher education, men also more likely to be successful. Drug misuse- use for not intended use. Misuse and abuse can lead to addiction (high) 22% college students use alcohol and marijuana: 7% hard drugs. Caffeine most popular and widely consumed. Marijuana impairs short term memory, motor coordination, and altered judgement: legalized in alaska, oregon, colorado, washington and dc, may help suppress nausea, increase appetite, chronic pain, Depressants sedative drugs that promote mental calmness and reduce anxiety.