Drugs A
What age can start using Marijuana
Never it is illegal
What age are you allowed to take Panadol
Any age
How old do you have to be too drink Alcohol
18
List 3 places/services were you can seek support from in relation to wellbeing.
Friends, doctor, therapist, teacher, parents, beyond blue, headspace
Name the 5 dimensions of health.
Physical
Emotional
Mental
Social
Spiritual
It is legal to use drugs while driving but only when the car is stopped
False you can be arrested for being in possession of drugs, no matter were you are.
Caffeine is a legal drug
Yes remember caffeine is a stimulant drug.
Which area of the brain does alcohol affect first?
The front/frontal lobe
What 2 are barriers to seeking help/support
Embarrassed, worried, do not want people finding out, do not know who to talk too, can't trust some people
Spiritual health means you have to belief in god. True or False, and explain why?
False, Spiritual health relates to our sense of overall purpose in life. People often find this purpose from a belief or faith system, while others create their own purpose. A person who has purpose to life is said to be healthier than those who don’t see a purpose to life.
You are allowed to smoke marijuana but only if you tell the police it is for medical use.
False you need a prescription if it is for medical use, which is rare.
You must have a prescription for a prescribed drug
Yes at allow times.
This common effect of drinking alcohol, especially in larger amounts, includes feeling dizzy and having trouble walking or talking. What is it?
intoxication/Drunk
what is depression?
Depression is a mental health condition characterised by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities that one usually enjoys.
What is the difference between emotional and mental health?
Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.
Emotional health is about how we think and feel. It is about our sense of wellbeing, our ability to cope with life events and how we acknowledge our own emotions as well as those of others. It doesn't mean being happy all of the time.
What are the three types of drugs and explain what they do to the body (Classification of Drugs)
Stimulants: are a substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Depressants: reduce functional or nervous activity in the body.
Hallucinogens: are drugs that cause hallucinations. There are no legal hallucinogens.
What does tolerance to drugs mean
This term refers to the state of needing more of a drug to achieve the same effect due to repeated use.
Drinking too much alcohol in a short period of time can lead to this dangerous condition where a person's blood alcohol level is extremely high. What is it?
alcohol poisoning
Define Resilience
Resilience is the ability to adapt to and recover from adversity, stress, or difficult situations. It involves bouncing back from challenges and maintaining a positive outlook despite setbacks.
Define holistic health
Looking at health as a whole. Health is holistic, which means that it is more than likely that when you are trying to improve on one dimension, another dimension is influenced either positively or negatively.
Name 5 contextual factors
Culture
Financial
Geographical Location
Access to Health Care
Road Safety
Environment e.g. air pollution
Education
Employment
Age
Gender
Religion
This term describes a drug that can be legally purchased and used for medical purposes but can also be misused, such as prescription painkillers. What is it?
A prescription drug
This term describes the legal limit of alcohol consumption for drivers, which is intended to prevent accidents and ensure road safety. What is it?
legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit
Name 5 people/places at school you can seek support from
Teachers, Year Advisors, DP, Principal, counsellor, learning centre.
Explain what it means by wellbeing flower
Imagine a flower with six petals. If the flower loses a petal, you could say that it was not in the best state, similarly, if parts of a petal are affected, then you could say that the flower does not look or feel as well as it should.
It's the same when we look at the wellbeing of people, but instead of talking about petals we talk about the six components of wellbeing: social, physical, emotional, economic, cultural and spiritual.