FRHD 1100 Study Guide - Final Guide: Bacterial Vaginosis, Contraceptive Patch, Progestin
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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. Drug misuse taking for a purpose other than medically intended. Drug abuse excessive use that is inconsistent with medical practice. What does caffeine do: works as a stimulant to relieve drowsiness, helps in the performance of repetitive work, boost for athletic events. Benefits pa(cid:396)ki(cid:374)so(cid:374)(cid:859)s, (cid:272)a(cid:374)(cid:272)e(cid:396)s, hea(cid:396)t disease, ed. 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: white, single, parties, less frequent studier. Only two drugs have shown and increase between 1977 and 2015. What might these be: ecstasy, adderall. And this is only true for females no increases in any drugs for males.