Drugs Flashcards
What is the most dangerous drug in the UK?
Heroin
How many people die per year from use of heroin?
700
What parts of the body does heroin affect?
Muscles and brain
How are the muscles and brain effected by heroin usage?
HIV and AIDS spread via sharing needles, brain becomes addicted and needs it so survive
What type of drug is heroin?
Depressant
Users who take heroin and other drugs experience withdrawal symptoms when heavily addicted. What are withdrawal symptoms?
Withdrawal symptoms are when the user tries to stop their addiction to something, but experience nausea, sweating and difficulty sleeping.
What type of drug is alcohol?
Recreational drug
What are the short-term effects of alcohol consumption?
Vomiting - as alcohol is toxic in large amounts
Violent behaviour - user has reduced self-control
Unconsciousness
What is a long term effect of alcohol?
Cirrhosis - liver damage that leads to liver failure
What chemicals do cigarettes contain that make them hazardous?
Tobacco, tar,
What is emphysema?
When the smoker has difficulty getting oxygen as the surface area in the alveoli is reduced
What is a drug?
A substance taken into the body which influences the way it works and it’s chemical reactions
What are antibiotics?
Drugs that kill bacteria in the body to stop them from spreading
