Drugs

Question 0

Licit drugs

Answer 0

A drug that is acceptable by law expect under certain circumstances. Including, alcohol, caffeine, tobacco

Question 1

Drugs?

Answer 1

Any substance which when taken into the body alters its functions physically or psychologically excluding food and oxygen

Question 2

Illicit drugs

Answer 2

A drug that is not legal to use, possess or produce. Include drugs, cannabis etc

Question 3

Stimulant

Answer 3

Speeds up messages from the Central nervous system to the rest of the body. increases heart rate, blood pressure and and body temperature

Question 4

Depressant drugs

Answer 4

Slows down the messages from the central nervous system to the rest of the body. They will initially reduce inhibitions that may eventually cause unconsciousness. Eg: alcohol cannabis Heroin

Question 5

Hallucinogen drugs

Answer 5

Effects A person’s perception what’s going on. They can distort a persons, see hear, touch, EG: Ecstasy cannabis LSD and magic mushrooms

Question 6

Cocaine

Answer 6

Stimulant
Form: White powder, crystals
Consumed: snorted where it is absorbed into bloodstream
Immediate: feeling of Euphoria, sense of wellbeing, confidence
Long term: depression, anxiety, cough, eating disorders

Question 7

Amphetamines (Stimulant)

Answer 7

Form: powder, tablets, crystal
Immediate effects: headaches, increased breathing, euphoria
Long term: malnutrition, depression,heart attack, reduced immune system, kidney failure

Question 8

Ecstasy (stimulant, produces hallucinogen effects)

Answer 8

Other names: XTC, eccy
Form: Tablet, imprinted with logos
Short term: aggression, heart rate, increased blood pressure, confidence
Long term: damage to brain, lack in sleep, infections, depression

Question 9

Heroin (depressant)

Answer 9

Other names: smack, dope, gear
Form: powder, broken rock
Taken: injected
Short term: confusion, drowsiness, reduced appetite, decreased heart rate
Long term: dependence, brain damage, risk of HIV, hep c, infections