Drugs Flashcards

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What is a drug ?

A

chemicals that affect the way that our body works

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What are Medicinal drugs ?

A

drugs that are used in medicine that benefit our health

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What are Recreational drugs ?

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drugs that have no health benefits and are often used for enjoyment and can be harmful for health

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What is a drug addicition ?

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when your body gets so used to a drug it feels it cannot cope without it

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What are some example of drugs ?

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  • nicitine
  • paracetomol
  • alchohol
  • cacoaine
  • peniselen
  • herione
  • meth
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