3.3 Drugs Flashcards
What are drugs?
Chemicals which alter the bodies chemical.
What are recreational drugs?
Substances used to have a pleasurable effect on the body. Can be legal or illegal
Examples legal recreational drugs
alcohol, tobacco, caffeine
Why are drugs like cocaine and heroin illegal? 2
Very addictive and harmful to the body
Why is cannabis illegal even though it is not very harmful or addictive?
Can lead to use of harder drugs
may cause mental health problems
Brings users into contact with dealers.
Nearly all heroin users previously smoked canabis
Why are some drugs addictive?
They change the bodies chemistry
If you stop using a drug you are addicted to, what happens?
You suffer withdrawal symptoms
Examples of problems associated with legal recreational drugs
alcoholic poisoning, nicotine addiction leading to lung cancer.
What parts of the body are effected by recreational drugs.
The brain, nervous system and liver.
