drugs Flashcards
what are drugs?
drugs are chemical substances that affect the way you body works
what 2 types of drugs are there?
medicinal and recreational drugs
what are medicinal drugs?
medicinal drugs are used in medicine. They benefit your health in some way.
can medicinal drugs harms you?
yes if you don’t take them the right way
what are recreational drugs?
drugs that people take for enjoyment, to help them relax or to stay awake.
do recreational drugs have any health benefits?
no, in most cases they can be harmful or dangerous
some reactions drugs:
heroin, cocaine, cannabis
what is drug addiction?
when your body gets used to the drug and becomes dependent on it
what is alcohol?
alcohol contains the drug ethanol
what happens when you drink alcohol?
The ethanol is absorbed into your bloodstream, then it travels to your brain where it affects your nervous system
what is the chemical in alcohol called?
a depressant because it slows down your body’s reactions
which chemical affects your nervous system?
depressant because it slows down your body’s reactions
what happens when people drink alcohol regularly?
they might need greater amounts to cause the same effect on their body
how much alcohol can you drink safely?
the government suggests that adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week
what can happen if you drink lots of alcohol?
you can get stomach ulcers, heart disease, and brain and liver damage
