B1e Part 1 Drugs And You Flashcards
1
Q
Depressants
A
Slow down nerve impulses
E.g alcohol
Tamazepan
Solvents
2
Q
Hallucinogens
A
Make you see and hear things
E.g LSD
3
Q
Performance enhancers
A
Enhances your physical performance
E.g. Anabolic steroids
4
Q
Painkillers
A
Block pain receptors
E.g. Aspirin
Paracetamol
5
Q
Stimulants
A
Speed up nerve impulses
E.g. Caffeine
Nicotine
6
Q
Rehabilitation
A
To get over addiction
7
Q
Tolerance
A
Increase the amount you can handle
8
Q
Withdrawal symptoms
A
What happens when you get over an addiction
9
Q
Drugs are classified
A
Depending on how dangerous they are
Cannabis class B Class A most dangerous so highest penalties
10
Q
Stimulants cause
A
More neurotransmitters to cross the synapse
11
Q
Depressants cause
A
They bind with the receptor molecules on the next neurone , blocking the transmission of impulses
12
Q
Addiction
A
Body needs something
