Fun Facts
Drug Categories
Types of Drugs
Marijuana
Effects of Drugs
100
When someone uses drugs to change how they function both physically and psychologically.
What is substance use?
100
Slows down a user's activity
What is a depressant?
100
Morphine
What is an example of an opiate?
100
Marijuana comes from the dried leaves of this hemp plant.
What is cannabis sativa?
100
Drowsiness, slurred speech, and confusion.
What are the effects of depressants?
200
Alcoholics Anonymous, Kids Help Phone, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Where can substance users find support?
200
Affects the way a user sees and understands things.
What is a hallucinogen?
200
Mushrooms
What is an example of a hallucinogen?
200
A resin secreted from the top part of the plant. It is stronger than marijuana.
What is hashish?
200
Violent behaviour, chills, intense feelings and sensory experiences.
What are the effects of hallucinogens?
300
If you commit this crime, there is a maximum penalty of 7 years in jail.
What is the maximum penalty for growing cannabis?
300
Increases a user's activity.
What is a stimulant?
300
Caffeine
What is an example of a stimulant?
300
Dizziness, impaired motor skills, increased heart rate.
What are the effects of marijuana?
300
Slow breathing, constipation, drowsiness.
What are the effects of opiates?
400
It can be smoked or eaten.
How can cannabis be consumed?
400
Commonly used to relieve pain; derived from poppy plant.
What is an opiate?
400
Alcohol
What is an example of a depressant?
400
Declining school performance, loss of ambition, planning difficulties, and mood changes.
What are the effects on the young?
400
Hyperactive, increased body temperature, increased heart rate.
What are the effects of stimulants?
500
Lysergic acid diethylamide
What is a hallucinogen?
500
Can damage your heart, brain, digestive system, nervous system, lungs, liver, and immune system.
What are the effects of an opiate?
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