B1e - Drugs

Question 0

What are classes A, B and C?

Answer 0

The classes depend on how harmful the drug is. Class A is the most harmful, and people can spend up to 7 years in prison for possession and life for supplying it. Class C is the least harmful and you can only spend up to 2 years in jail for possession and 14 years for supplying it.

Question 1

Name the five different types of drug.

Answer 1

Depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, painkillers and performance enhancers.

Question 2

Name some drugs in class A.

Answer 2

Heroin, methadone, cocaine, ecstasy, or LSD

Question 3

Name some drugs in class B.

Answer 3

Cannabis, amphetamines, barbiturates

Question 4

Name some drugs in class C.

Answer 4

Anabolic steroids, valium, temazepam

Question 5

What is rehabilitation?

Answer 5

Medial support to help someone stop using a drug.

Question 6

Why is it hard to stop taking a drug?

Answer 6

Drugs, such as nicotine, are addictive and this means a person finds it hard to stop using it. They will experience withdrawal symptoms, such as fever and vomiting, if they try to stop.

Question 7

What are the long term effects of alcohol?

Answer 7

Liver problems and heart disease