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Classifying Drugs
Responsible Use
Tobacco
Cannabis
Alcohol
100
Give 1 example of a hallucinogen
Magic Mushrooms LSD Ketamine
100
Name 2 examples of over the counter drugs?
panadol, zyrtec, codral
100
Who is at most risk of taking up smoking?
Young people if their parents, siblings or friends smoke
100
Name 1 form of cannabis?
marijuana hashish hash oil
100
What is does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
200
Give two examples of a stimulant?
Speed Cocaine nicotine caffeine MDMA
200
What are 2 drug free solutions for having a head ache on a hot day?
Drink water, rest in the shade, cold bath or shower
200
What are 2 chemicals in cigarettes?
- fire lighter - toilet cleaner - Carbon monoxide - tar - rocket fuel
200
What 2 physical effects does cannabis has on your body?
- hallucinogenic - altered senses (for example, seeing brighter colors) - altered sense of time - changes in mood - impaired body movement - difficulty with thinking and problem-solving - impaired memory
200
What does BAC measure?
The amount of alcohol in the blood stream
300
Give three examples of depressant drugs?
Alcohol Heroin Valium Codeine Cannabis Marijuana
300
What are 2 side effects of prolonged analgesic use?
constipation, liver damage, bleeding from the stomach, nausea, raised body temp
300
Name 1 social, 1 financial and 1 environment consequence of smoking ?
- misisng out on a sports team due to shortness of breath, unable to smoke in smoke free zones, losing friends cause they don't like smoking - $40 a packet - butts are not biodegradable, smoking pollution
300
2 reasons why cannabis is the most commonly used illict drug?
Cost, plant based product, no chemicals, it can be smoked, hallucinogenic affects
300
List 3 ways the body gets rid of alcohol?
- Breathed out via the lungs - skin perspiration - urine - removed via the liver
400
Name 2 effects stimulants have on your body?
increases energy, feeling of happiness, improved attention, suppressed appetite, increased HR
400
What is a analgesic? and give 1 example
- a pain killer - aspirin, paracetamol, codeine
400
What are 2 long term and 2 short term effects of smoking?
-breathlessness, addiction, yellow stains, bad breath - cancer, damage to respiratory system, heart disease, emphysema
400
What is the main effect cannabis use has on a young person?
Brain development and function
400
How much alcohol is in one standard drink?
10 grams
500
Name 2 effects each for both depressants and hallucinogens have on the user?
- slows brain function, poor concentration, slowed pulse and breathing, slower reflexes, slurred speech - increased HR, loss of appetite, dry mouth, altered perceptions feelings and thoughts
500
What are 2 things you should NOt do when a doctor prescribes you medication?
- take more or less then the directed dosage - mix with other medications - take drugs prescribed for other people - keep old or expired medication
500
Why has smoking prevalence decreased since 1999? (2 reasons)
awareness, advertisement, medical research
500
List 1 social, 1 legal and 1 economic effect of cannabis use?
- aggression, rebellion and poor relationships with family and friends due to memory and learning problems - federal penalties - $10 per gram
500
What group is Alcohol classified in and name 3 affects it has on your body?
Depressant - Slower reflexes - slurred speech - blurred vision - Nausea - intensified moods