Drug Classifications
"Very high risk of harm" best describes what class of drugs?
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
A) Class A
This everyday drug is legal in New Zealand for people over 18, but too much of it can damage your liver.
Alcohol
This type of drug speeds up the body and makes you feel more awake and alert.
Stimulants
True or False: All drugs are illegal in New Zealand.
FALSE
PINEFUBOR
IBUPROFEN
"High risk of harm" best describes what class of drugs?
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
B) Class B
This drug is illegal in NZ and can be classified as Class B. It is also known as "weed" or "pot."
Cannabis / Marijuana
Alcohol belongs to this category of drugs because it slows down the brain and body.
Depressants
This body organ is most damaged by long-term alcohol use.
Liver
CANOCIE
COCAINE
"Moderate/Low risk of harm" best describes what class of drugs?
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
C) Class C
This legal drug is found in coffee, tea, and energy drinks. It makes you feel more awake.
Caffeine
This type of drug causes people to see, hear, or feel things that aren’t real.
Hallucinogens
This term describes when someone feels like they need a drug to function normally.
Addiction / Addicted
FRUMLAH
HARMFUL
What class does "Methamphetamine" belong to?
Class A
This illegal Class A drug is extremely addictive and is sometimes called "P."
Methamphetamine / Meth
Caffeine, found in energy drinks, is an example of this type of drug.
Stimulant
This is the minimum legal age to buy alcohol in New Zealand.
18
LHCOOLA
ALCOHOL
Class A drug called "Coke" is short for...
Cocaine
This legal drug is the main harmful chemical in cigarettes and vaping products. It is highly addictive.
Nicotine
LSD (also known as “acid”) is part of this group of drugs that can change how you experience reality.
Hallucinogens
This part of the body is most affected by smoking tobacco.
Lungs
MTSALNUTI
STIMULANT