Effects of Alcohol
What is a common negative physical effect of drinking alcohol?
Affects coordination, self-control, judgement and reaction times
What is a common physical effect of using stimulants?
Increased blood pressure, Elevated heart rate, increase in energy, feeling more awake,
How can drug addiction affect a person’s financial situation?
It can lead to significant financial strain due to spending money on the drug, which can result in debt or financial instability
What is the primary substance in tobacco that is responsible for addiction?
Nicotine
How can frequent alcohol consumption impact social interactions and relationships in teenagers?
It can lead to social isolation and conflict with friends and family
Alcohol belongs to which classification?
Depressant
What emotional state might a person experience after the effects of a drug wear off?
deterioration in mood and energy, hangover, intense feeling of exhaustion, agitation, anxiety
Name one common health risk associated with smoking tobacco
Increased risk of lung cancer
How might alcohol use affect a person’s emotions in the short term?
It can lead to mood swings, increased emotional sensitivity, or temporary euphoria (intense feelings of joy)
3 ways to classify drugs
Source of the substance
Legal status
Risk status
Use (medical, etc.)
Effect it has on a persons CNS
How can drug addiction impact an individual's relationships with friends and family?
decrease in trust, social isolation, strained relationships, aggression, secrets, paranoid (thinking that their friends are turning against them)
Why are vaping products often considered appealing to younger individuals, and what are some potential consequences of this appeal?
Vaping products are often marketed with attractive flavors and designs. This appeal can lead to increased nicotine addiction among youth and potentially serve as a gateway to traditional tobacco smoking.
What are some financial consequences of regular, heavy alcohol use?
significant spending on alcohol, potential job loss, and financial instability
Psychedelics have what effect on the body?
Hallucinate, alters a persons thinking, sense of time, emotions, changes in mood
What are the long-term effects of drug use on mental health?
Make you more unwell, more likely to participate in risky behaviour (try and harm yourself, etc.). mental illnesses (anxiety, depression, paranoia, etc). memory problems
What are 2 potential long-term effects of nicotine addiction from vaping or smoking on the cardiovascular system?
increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke
Describe how chronic alcohol abuse can impact mental health over time
Long-term mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairments, including memory loss
Ketamine belongs to which classification?
Dissociatives
What are some social consequences of long-term drug addiction that contribute to an individual’s overall decline in quality of life?
Long-term drug addiction can lead to severe social consequences
Examples: loss of meaningful relationships, social isolation, inability to maintain employment, legal issues, and a general deterioration in social support networks, which collectively declines overall quality of life
What is one major regulatory difference between vaping products and traditional tobacco products in many countries?
Many countries have stricter regulations on the sale and advertising of tobacco products compared to vaping products, (although this is changing as more research emerges on the health effects of vaping)