FRHD 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Bladder Cancer, Caffeine, Chemical Substance

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 1010
• 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/function. 25-33% of students report using _______________ during the past year. Alcohol, high caffeine energy drunks and inhalants showed a decrease in the past 4 years. Fewer students report riding in a car with someone who has consumed alcohol or taken drugs. Over 100 000 high school students are smokers. 25% students have at least 5 drinks at once in the past month. 1 in 8 licensed students drink and drive. 18% use pain meds without a prescription at least once a year. 1 in 6 have been high at school. 18. 4% used weed in the past month but perceived 91% were using. Signs: compulsive, frequent, dependence, loss of control, denial, drugs in dangerous situations, interference with health and family life.