Alcohol, Smoking And Drugs Flashcards
What are drugs?
Drugs are chemical substances that affect the way your body works.
What are the 2 types of drugs?
Medicinal drugs and Recreational drugs.
What are medicinal drugs?
Medicinal drugs are used in medicine, they benefit your body in some way.
Can medicinal drugs harm you?
Yes, only if taken in the wrong way.
What are recreational drugs?
Recreational drugs are drugs that people take for enjoyment.
Are recreational drugs illegal?
Yes, but not all
Name two recreational drugs that are legal
Tobbaco
Alcohol
How can you get addicted to a drug?
If your body gets used to the changes caused by a drug, your body may become dependent on it.
What is alcohol?
Alcohol contains a drug called ethanol, when you drink it, ethanol is absorbed into your blood stream.
If people drink alcohol regularly what will happen?
They will have to drink greater and greater amounts to have the same affects on your body.
What are people who have an addiction to alcohol called?
Alcoholics
How can you reduce the damage of alcohol?
The government recommend no more than 2-3 units of alcohol a day. (On unit = 10ml)
What can alcohol cause?
Stomach Ulcers, heart disease, brain and liver damage.
Why is smoking dangerous?
It can cause breathing problems, cancer, heart attacks and strokes.
Name 2 chemicals tobacco contains
Tar and carbon monoxide
