drugs, alcohol and smoking Flashcards
what are drugs
drugs are a chemical that alters the way the body works and the chemical reactions that take please inside the body
what are medicinal drugs
medicinal drugs benefit your health
examples of medicinal drugs
paracetamol
antibiotics
what are health benefits of takeoff medicinal drugs
cure infections
treat infections
what are recreational drugs
they are for enjoyment purposes
examples of a recreational drug
cocaine
heroin
cannabis
health benefits of taking recreational drugs
none
what is addiction
when your body gets use to taking the drug and becomes dependent on taking it
taking it to feel normal
what does alcohol contain
ethonal
how many units of alcohol is it safe to drink a week
14
what are the dangers when taking alcohol
can cause
stomach ulcers
heart disease
brain/liver damage
what are the dangers taking alcohol when pregnant
dangers are
still birth
miscarriage
premature
low birth weight babies
what are the dangers of smoking
increases the chance of developing conditions like
breathing problems
cancer
heart attacks
strokes
what is passive smoking
by breathing in other peoples smoke
what is tabacco smoke
smoking 4000 chemicals