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DEFINITIONS
CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS
EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON INDIVIDUALS/COM..
STANDARD DRINKS
CANNABIS
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What is an illicit drug?
An illicit drug is an illegal drug. For example Cannabis is an illicit drug.
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What classification of drug is caffine?
Caffine is a type of stimulant used to speed the bodies CNS up.
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Can alcohol affect a persons relationship with others?
Yes, alcohol can cause a person to feel isolated and may lose friends and family.
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How much alcohol is in one standard drink?
A standard drink contains 10g of alcohol.
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List 3 forms of Cannabis.
Marijuana, Hashish and Hashish oil are all forms of cannabis.
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What is the difference between a stimulant and depressant?
A stimulant is a drug that speeds up the bodies central nervous system. A depressant is a drug that slows the bodies central nervous system.
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Cannabis is an example of what type of drug?
Cannabis is a depressant.
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What affects does the community experience from a persons excessive drinking?
The community may earn a bad reputation and may have to provide more services for those with drinking problems.
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Do spirits have a higher alcohol content than beer or wine?
Spirits have a higher alcohol content than beer and wine.
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Can cannabis cause hallucinations?
Yes, cannabis can cause hallucinations when taken in stronger forms.
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What is an analgesics?
An analgesic is a type of drug used to relieve pain. Examples of these include panadol and neurofen.
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What is an Hallucinogen?
A hallucinogen is a type of drug that can distort reality, thought and mood so that the person can become unaware of what is real and what isn't.
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What kind of economic difficulties could be felt by the individual due to alcohol abuse?
The individual could get into higher debts than they can afford, and they waste their money and resources on alcohol.
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How many standard drinks is a 100mL glass of wine?
A 100mL glass of wine contains 1 standard drink.
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Regular or heavy use can cause what?
Regular or heavy use can cause damage to the memory, concentration and reduce motivation.
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What is the difference between morbidity and mortality?
Morbidity is an injury and mortality is death.
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LSD and Magic Mushrooms are what type of drug?
LSD and Magic Mushrooms are hallucinogens.
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What affects could the individuals family experience from their drinking?
The indivduals family could become dysfunctional and experience violence from the individual.
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How many standard drinks are in a 375mL Full Strength Beer?
There are 1.5 standard drinks in a 375mL Full Strength Beer.
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How long does cannabis stay in the body after being taken?
Cannabis can stay within the body for up to 45 days.
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What does culpable mean?
Culpable means dangerous driving which results in a person being seriously injured or killed.
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What stimulant can be found in cigarettes?
Nicotine is found in cigarettes.
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What does the community have to pay for due to a persons alcohol abuse and what does this lead to?
The community has to pay for police presense, resources to support the community and to fix anything damaged by the person. This leads to less money being spent on items for/in the community, for example, caring for community parks etc.
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There are 38 standard drinks in a 2L cask of wine, 3L cask of wine or 4L cask of wine?
A 4L cask of wine contains 38 standard drinks.
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What medical uses does cannabis have?
Cannabis can be useful for pain relief, nausea and vomiting, increase a persons appetite and for neurological disorders.