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Cannabis Flashcards

1
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What are analgesics

A

Medicines which relieve pain

“Pain killers “

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Types of analgesics

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Codeine
Nurofen
Aspirin
Paracetamols

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What do analgesics look like?

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Capsules, tablets, soluble powders, liquids, suppositories

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How are analgesics used?

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There swallowed and their purpose is intended to relieve pain

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5
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why people may use analgesics?

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To relieve pain, reduce fevers, help relieve the symptoms of a cold and flu, reduce inflammation, contro diarrhoea and suppress coughs.

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6
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Why people may misuse analgesics?

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Some people intentionally take more then the recommend amount, to increase the effects of being high, or trying to self harm

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7
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Short terms of using cannabis?

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Mild paranoia
Loss of senses
Red eyes

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Long term effects of cannabis

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Lungs - bronchitis

Immune system - Impair the functioning of the immune system

Hormones- lowered sperm count, irregular menstrual cycle

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9
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Alternatives to using analgesics?

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Drinking water
Sleeping
Heat Pack

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Short term effect of analgesics

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Dizziness, diarrhoea, vomiting

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Long term effect of analgesics

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Kidney disease
Stomach ulcers
Internal bleeding

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What is poly drug use?

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The vector mixing analgesics with other drugs, including alcohol, prescription medication. And other counter medicines

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Symptoms off poly drug use?

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Drowsiness
Loss of coordination and slower reflexes
Stomach discomfort
Rescued breathing rate

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14
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What is cannabis?

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Cannabis is a drug that comes from Indian hemp plants such as cannabis sativa and cannabis indican

Main chemical THC

Cannabis is a depressant drug
Slows down central activity system and the messages between the body and brains

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15
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3 main forms of psychoactive cannabis?

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Marijuana
Hashish
Hash oil

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Marijuana

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Most common and least potent form of cannabis. Marijuana is the dried leaves and flowers of the plant

17
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Hashish

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Is dried cannabis resin, usually in the form of a small block
Hash is stronger then weed produces stronger effects
Hash oil strongest extracted from cannabis

18
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Marijuana consumed

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Is smoked in hand rolled cigarettes or in a bong

19
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Hashish consumed

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Added to tobacco and smoked, baked

Hash oil- smoked

20
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Why people consume cannabis

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To look cool, use to relax, stress, curiosity, peer pressure

Medicinal use

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