Drug Abuse

Question 1

Why do some people choose to drink alcohol? [3]

Answer 1

Enjoy the taste 
Enjoy being drunk 
Can temporarily relieve stress
Family life 
Peer pressure 
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Question 2

Why do some people choose to take illegal drugs? [3]

Answer 2

Addicted 
To relax 
Peer pressure 
Improve low self-esteem 
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Media representation

Question 3

Name 2 effects of smoking tobacco

Answer 3

Lung cancer
Bronchitis
Heart disease

Question 4

Name 2 effects of drinking alcohol

Answer 4

Liver damage
Obesity
Heart damage
Can harm an unborn child

Question 5

Give 2 examples of class A drugs

Answer 5

Heroin
Cocaine
Ecstasy

Question 6

Give 2 examples of class B drugs

Answer 6

Amphetamines

Cannabis

Question 7

Give 2 examples of class C drugs

Answer 7

Tranquillisers

Anabolic steroids

Question 8

Give 2 examples of how excessive amounts of alcohol can lead to anti-social behaviour

Answer 8

Rape
Driving under the influence is illegal - reduced motor skilled
Vandalism
Violence

Question 9

Do people selling tobacco and alcohol need a licence to sell them?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

Give 2 examples of religious teachings towards illegal drugs

Answer 10

“Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit” - Christianity
“Harm no living thing” - Buddhism
Do not become addicted to things
“You must not take anything that clouds your mind”
Seven Deadly Sins - Lust

Question 11

Why do some people choose to smoke tobacco? [3]

Answer 11

Enjoy the taste
Peer pressure 
Relaxing 
Family life 
Following role models who smoke 
Addicted