drug use/misuse

Question 1

what is a drug

Answer 1

A drug is any chemical substance that affects the functioning of the body

Question 2

drug dependence

Answer 2

this takes place when someone takes a drug for an extended period of time and needs it to function as they are addicted

Question 3

types of drug dependence

Answer 3

physical - this occurs when the body adapts to the drug and the body cannot function without it . Person will witness withdrawal
phycological - this occurs when a person feels a constant need for the drug

Question 4

types of drugs

Answer 4

prescription - these are legal and requires a prescription note from a medical practitioner to be dispensed. eg. Antibiotics
non prescription- some are legal and can be obtained over the counter at a pharmacy eg. paracetamol . Other NPD have age limits like alcohol and some are illegal eg , cocaine and weed

Question 5

cocaine

Answer 5

white powdery substance highly addictive .Powerful stimulant that affects the CNS , causes increase in heart rate and blood pressure and can lead to death

Question 6

LSD

Answer 6

powerful hallucinogen. Taken in pill form and causes a trip where colours are brighter and light seems brighter

Question 7

heroin

Answer 7

a highly addictive narcotic obtained from opium poppy and taken by sniffing or injection. Powerful depressant of the CNS and instantly reduces stress and anxiety by slowing heart rate and breathing rate

Question 8

Ecstasy

Answer 8

a hallucinogenic drug taken in tablet form and causes heightened perception and sexual arousal and reduced appetite

Question 9

Marijuana

Answer 9

Also known as hard, pot ,weed , cannabis , grass and ganja , marijuana is a powerful hallucinogen which provides a high for users

Question 10

Alcohol

Answer 10

legal drug that is a depressant of he CNS it slows down the passage of nervous impulses and is commonly misused

Question 11

short/long term effects of alcohol

Answer 11

short - slowed reaction and reflex action
vomiting , memory lapse , lack of self control and impaired self control
long - fatty liver, memory loss , alcohol poisoning, malnutrition

Question 12

social effects

Answer 12

addiction may lead to broken relationships
high anti social / suicide rates
drug addicts may suffer from negative effects and require rehabilitation
criminal activity