Type of Drugs
This legal drug is the most commonly used in Australia.
ALCOHOL
Alcohol can slow down your reaction time and affect this type of driving ability.
coordination
Smoking tobacco is the leading cause of this disease.
lung cancer
The legal drinking age in Australia is this.
18
Using a designated driver when drinking is an example of this.
Harm Minimisation
This stimulant is found in coffee, energy drinks, and tea.
CAFFEINE
This stimulant drug can cause a “crash” after the high wears off.
methamphetamine
Regular alcohol use can damage this organ.
liver
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can result in this consequence.
losing license/jail/fine
Drinking water at a festival when using drugs reduces this risk.
dehydration/heat stroke
Cannabis is often called this slang name.
MARIJUANA (or WEED)
Mixing alcohol with energy drinks can hide this feeling.
drunkenness/intoxication
Long-term cannabis use can increase the risk of this mental health condition.
anxiety/psychosis
In Australia, cannabis is legal for this use only with a doctor’s prescription.
medicinal use
Needle and syringe programs aim to prevent the spread of these diseases.
HIV and Hepatitis C
Ecstasy is often sold in this form.
PILLS or TABLETS
Cannabis can affect this important cognitive function for schoolwork.
memory/concentration
Methamphetamine use can cause severe damage to these body parts.
teeth/dental health
Police roadside testing in NSW checks for alcohol and this other type of substance.
What are illegal drugs (or THC, meth, MDMA, cocaine)
If a friend passes out from alcohol, the safest position to place them in is this.
Recovery position
Name the three main drug classifications (categories).
depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens
Taking multiple drugs at the same time is called this.
polydrug use
Dependence on drugs is often described by this term.
addiction
True or False: Possessing small amounts of drugs for personal use is legal in NSW.
FALSE
This national service in Australia provides free, confidential drug and alcohol counselling.
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)