drugs, alcohol and smoking Flashcards

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what are drugs

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drugs are a chemical that alters the way the body works and the chemical reactions that take please inside the body

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what are medicinal drugs

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medicinal drugs benefit your health

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3
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examples of medicinal drugs

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paracetamol
antibiotics

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what are health benefits of takeoff medicinal drugs

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cure infections
treat infections

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5
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what are recreational drugs

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they are for enjoyment purposes

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examples of a recreational drug

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cocaine
heroin
cannabis

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7
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health benefits of taking recreational drugs

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none

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what is addiction

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when your body gets use to taking the drug and becomes dependent on taking it

taking it to feel normal

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9
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what does alcohol contain

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ethonal

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10
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how many units of alcohol is it safe to drink a week

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14

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what are the dangers when taking alcohol

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can cause
stomach ulcers
heart disease
brain/liver damage

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what are the dangers taking alcohol when pregnant

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dangers are
still birth
miscarriage
premature
low birth weight babies

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what are the dangers of smoking

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increases the chance of developing conditions like
breathing problems
cancer
heart attacks
strokes

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14
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what is passive smoking

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by breathing in other peoples smoke

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15
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what is tabacco smoke

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smoking 4000 chemicals

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