Drug Classifications
This type of drug slows down the body’s functions, including heart rate and breathing.
What is a depressant?
This drug is legal for people over 18 in Australia and is found in cigarettes.
What is nicotine?
The legal drinking age in Australia.
What is 18?
This is the legal consequence of drinking alcohol under 18 in public.
What is a fine or police warning?
The safest number of drinks for someone under 18.
What is zero?
Caffeine and nicotine belong to this drug classification.
What are stimulants?
The main ingredient in cannabis that affects the brain.
What is THC?
Alcohol is classified as this type of drug.
What is a depressant?
True or False: Drinking alcohol slows down reaction time.
What is true?
One way to say "no" to drugs or alcohol in a social setting.
What is giving an excuse or suggesting another activity?
A drug that alters a person’s perception and reality, like LSD.
What is a hallucinogen?
Name one illegal drug in Australia.
What is heroin/cocaine/methamphetamine?
The part of the body that processes alcohol.
What is the liver?
Name one long-term effect of alcohol abuse.
What is liver disease/brain damage?
True or False: Peer pressure is the only reason people try drugs.
What is False?
This type of drug is used to treat medical conditions but can be misused.
What are prescription drugs?
This type of drug is often misused at parties to enhance energy but can be dangerous.
What are party drugs?
The term used to describe drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short period.
What is binge drinking?
Driving under the influence of alcohol is called this.
What is drink driving?
One strategy for looking after a friend who has had too much to drink.
What is staying with them and calling for help if needed?
Ecstasy is a drug that has both stimulant and hallucinogenic effects. What is its other name?
What is MDMA?
Prescription drugs are always safe to use.
False
Name one short-term effect of alcohol on the body.
What is dizziness/slurred speech/loss of coordination?
The term for a physical or emotional need to use a drug regularly.
What is addiction?
The name of the service in Australia that offers free drug and alcohol support.
What is Drug and Alcohol Helpline?