drugs

Question 1

what are 4 physical effects of drug misuse?

Answer 1

breathing problems, kidney disease and failure, liver damage, risk of HIV

Question 2

what are 3 emotional effects of drug misuse?

Answer 2

unusual emotional states, poor self concept, risk of criminal record and imprisonment

Question 3

what are 4 social effects of drug misuse?

Answer 3

breakdown of relationships, housing difficulties, impaired judgement, job loss

Question 4

what are 3 different drug types?

Answer 4

stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens

Question 5

how can prescription drugs be misused?

Answer 5

take them for non-medical reasons, become addicted to them, take more or less than the prescribed dose, take drugs that belong to another person.

Question 6

what are the possible shot-term effects of drugs?

Answer 6

active, alert, excited, calm, relaxed, reduced tension, poor concentration, hallucinations, altered sense of space and time, mood swings

Question 7

what are the possible long-term effects of drugs?

Answer 7

paranoia, aggressiveness, schizophrenia, depression, suicidal feelings, sleep problems, anxiety, memory loss, panic attacks, flash backs

Question 8

what are prescription drugs?

Answer 8

prescription drugs are those recommended by a doctor or practice nurse.

Question 9

what are the positives of prescription drugs?

Answer 9

they have beneficial effects on health and wellbeing , such as relieving pain or fighting infection.