Drug Use

Question 0

What are the two classifications given to drugs?

Give 3 examples of each.

Answer 0

Legal Drugs:
Caffeine
Prescription Drugs
Social Drugs (tobacco/alcohol)
Illegal Drugs: 
Cocaine
Cannabis
Heroin

Question 1

Define drug.

Answer 1

A substance (chemical) which when taken into the body alters it’s function.

Question 2

What are the three groups that drugs are classified into?

What are their effects and give an example.

Answer 2

Stimulants:
Speed up the activity of chemicals in the brain.
-Caffeine
-Cocaine
Depressants:
Slow down the activity in parts of the brain and nervous system.
-Alcohol
-Cannabis
-Heroin
Hallucinogens:
Affect all the senses, altering perceptions and causing hallucinations.
-LSD
-Psilocybin (magic mushrooms)

Question 3

Why do people use drugs?

Answer 3

Medical Reasons
Enhancing Sporting Performance
Peer Influences
Depression
Bullying

Question 4

What are 2 short term and long term effects of tobacco?

Answer 4

Short-Term:
Dizziness
Increase Blood Rate and Pressure
Long-Term:
Yellow Stains - lips, skin, teeth etc.
Increased Wrinkling

Question 5

What are 2 short term and long term effects of alcohol?

Answer 5

Short-Term:
Reduced Coordination/Slower Reflexes
Nausea, Vomiting and Headaches
Long-Term:
Brain Damage
Depression/Memory Loss

Question 6

What are 2 short term and long term effects of cannabis?

Answer 6

Short-Term:
Reddened Eyes
Increased Appetite and Heart Rate
Long-Term:
Learning Disabilities
Psychotic Behaviour

Question 7

Signs of drug addiction include:

Answer 7

Constantly Sick
Lack of Energy
Depression