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
What is the legal consequence if someone under 18 is caught drinking alcohol in a public place in NZ (without a parent/guardian)?
A) Nothing, it’s allowed anywhere
B) Police can take the alcohol and give a fine
C) They can still buy more alcohol legally
B) Police can take the alcohol and give a fine
"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
Which of the following is TRUE about buying cigarettes or vapes in NZ?
A) You can buy them at 16 with a parent’s permission
B) You must be 18 or older to buy them
C) It’s legal to buy for yourself under 18 but not for others
B) You must be 18 or older to buy them
"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
What is the maximum penalty for possessing a Class B drug (like morphine) without a prescription?
A) A warning only
B) Up to 3 months in prison or a $500 fine
C) Up to 3 years in prison or a $2,000 fine
C) Up to 3 years in prison or a $2,000 fine
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
If police find you with cannabis in NZ, which of these could happen FIRST?
A) Automatic prison sentence
B) Police may give you a health referral or warning
C) You will immediately get a criminal record
B) Police may give you a health referral or warning
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
Supplying (dealing) Class A drugs like methamphetamine in NZ can lead to what penalty?
A) A fine of up to $5,000 only
B) Community service and counselling
C) Up to life imprisonment
C) Up to life imprisonment