Drugs Flashcards
Drug
A substance which when taken affects the body or mind
Prescription drugs
Drugs legally obtained on,y with a doctors consent
Drug abuse
Using drugs in a way which harms the user
Illegal drugs
Drugs which are illegal to posses, sell or use, put into three classifications avoiding to their potential harm and addictiveness
Social drugs
Legal drugs which are still addictive, such as alcohol, nicotine, caffeine …
Cannabis
A class B drug which is usually smoked, which some wish to be legal
Give a positive and negative quote from the bible towards alcohol
P) “Jesus turned water into wine”
N) the bible teaches us to be “sober minded”
List 2 reasons why a Christian should be able to do legal drugs
1) Jesus was known for being a healer and he taught us to look after life. (Prescription drugs)
2) Jesus turned water into water into wine. (However the bible says “do not get drunk on wine”)
Give a religious teaching in dealing with the addicted
The story of the Good Samaritan taught us to help those in need
Give 2 religious quotes which suggest illegal drugs are wrong
1) “everyone must sub,it himself to the governing authorities”
2) “honour God with your bodies”
What is meant when it is said that cannabis is a gateway drug
~average age of first time users is 13
~introduces young people to drug dealers
~could develop into a habit
~know where to get harder drugs