Drug Classifications
What are the three classifications of drug
Stimulant, depressant, hallucinogen
What are some short-term and long-term health effects of vaping?
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
What is the legal drinking age in Australia?
18
Define harm minimisation
Harm minimisation means taking actions that reduce the risks and negative consequences of alcohol and drug use for individuals, families, and the community.
Explain how a stimulant affects the body
Speeds up CNS.
Why might young people choose to start vaping?
Young people may start vaping because of peer pressure, curiosity, appealing flavours, or advertising.
How can alcohol affect a person's body and behaviour?
Alcohol can affect coordination, reaction time, judgement, speech, and decision-making. It can also make people feel relaxed, emotional, or less aware of risks
What does the secondary supply law state?
Private Property - Parents can legally give their own child alcohol at home under responsible supervision.
Other People's Kids - It is illegal to give alcohol to someone else's child without their parent's permission.
What is one strategy for minimising risk of gate crashers
Have hard copy invites, don't post on social media
slows down CNS
How can vaping affect a person's physical health, mental health, and ability to participate in sports or other activities?
Vaping can reduce lung function and fitness, making physical activity more difficult. Nicotine can affect concentration, mood, and mental health. It may also decrease performance in sports and other physical activities.
What is alcohol classified as?
depressant
Describe how the use of drugs/ alcohol impairs consent?
In Australia, consent must be given freely and voluntarily.
If a person is heavily intoxicated by alcohol or drugs, they cannot legally give consent. This means any sexual activity that occurs is a crime, regardless of whether the person said 'yes' at the time.
Alcohol makes consent harder to navigate, so if a potential partner has been drinking alcohol it’s up to you to recognise and respect if they’ve had too much to give consent.
Identify two ways you can minimise risk when alcohol is involved at a party?
Ensure responsible supervision
serve food
provide non alcohol related activities
serve alcohol from a single location
no byo
Explain how an hallucinogen affects the body
Affects the senses
Name two imgredients that can be found in vapes
Vape liquids may contain nicotine, flavouring chemicals, propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine, and other substances. Some vapes can also contain harmful chemicals and metals.
Describe how alcohol affects the heart, brain and liver?
Increases HR. Liver has to work hard to filter the alcohol out of the body. Brain- Impairs memory, balance and speech
Describe what is meant by the term responsible supervision?
The adult supervising must be sober and ensure that the drinking is kept to a safe amount, food is served etc
Describe one way you could deal with violence at a party you are hosting
ensure active adult supervision
minimise drinking
respond assertively
Provide one example from each drug category
Stimulant- cocaine
Depressant- alcohol
Hallucinogen- LSD
Vaping in all age groups is increasing
What are some short term and long term risks of alcohol?
accidents, falls, poor decisions, dehydration, vomiting, alcohol poisoning, and unsafe behaviour.
liver damage, memory problems, addiction
What can happen if someone under the legal age is caught buying, drinking, or possessing alcohol?
They may have the alcohol confiscated and could receive a warning, fine, or be required to attend a youth program. In some cases, police may also contact their parents or guardians.
What are 3 things you should do before hosting a party to minimise risk?
have security/ guest list
Provide food
cover pool/ fire place
ensure all guests have a safe ride home/ have contact numbers for parents
organise first aid supplies
inform police/ neighbours