B2.1.6 - Drugs Flashcards
What is the definition of a drug?
A chemical that affects the normal chemical reactions in the body or the nervous system.
The two categories of drug are…
- Medicinal drugs (medicines)
2. Recreational drugs
What is a recreational drug?
A drug taken for fun.
Give 3 examples of medicinal drugs
Paracetamol
Antibiotics
Ibuprofen
What are antibiotics taken for?
To treat bacterial infections.
Why do we take paracetamol?
Painkiller
Why do we take ibuprofen?
To ease muscle/joint pain
Are recreational drugs prescribed by a doctor?
No
What is a prescribed drug?
A drug that is given with permission by a doctor.
Name 3 illegal recreational drugs.
Heroin
Cannabis
Cocaine
Name 2 common legal recreaitonal drugs
Alcohol
Nicotine (cigarettes)
If you are dependent on a drug what doe sit mean?
That you feel like you cannot function properly without it.
What do we mean by addiction?
When a person becomes dependent on a drug (like they can;t go without).
If an addict stops taking a drug they may suffer unpleasant symptoms called…
withdrawal symptoms
Give some examples of withdrawal symptoms.
Sweating
Headaches
Vomiting
Anxiety
Why are some recreational drugs illegal?
They can be harmful to health.
They are not prescribed by a doctor.
