Drugs and Alcohol Flashcards
What are 3 reasons why young people might worry about drug use
- Body harm
- Addiction
- Social life
What is meant by the term illegal drugs?
A drug that is illegal by law.
What are the 3 general categories that drugs fall into?
- Depressants
- Stimulants
- Hallucinogens
What is the impact Depressants have on the Central Nervous System?
Slow down the Central Nervous System
What is the impact Stimulants have on the Central Nervous System?
Stimulate the Central Nervous System
What is the impact Hallucinogens have on the Central Nervous System?
Alter how someone sees the world (Hallucinations)
List the different types of drug taking in order from fastest to slowest:
- Inhaled (Smoke)
- Intravenous
- Snorted
- Muscle Injection
- Eaten/Drunk
What are the influences that affect how a drug impacts on an individual?
- Type of drug.
- Quantity of drug used.
- Method of drug use.
- Time taken to consume.
- Tolerance.
- Gender, size and amount of muscle.
- Use of other psychoactive drugs.
- Mood or attitude.
What are the 2 most common drug offenses?
Possession: Physically carrying an illegal drug or having it in a person’s car or home
Supply or Trafficking: Providing an illegal drug to someone else.
What type of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
What are some nicknames for alcohol?
Booz, grog, piss and liquor
What are the safe levels of drinking for a young person?
0
What percentage of young people drink?
4/5 16-17 year olds
What are some of the effects on a person of alcohol?
- Relaxation
- Confusion
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Vomiting
What is BAC?
Blood Alcohol Concentration (The amount of alcohol in your bloodstream)
What is a Standard Drink?
An Australian Standard drink is 10 grams of Alcohol
What is secondary supply of alcohol?
When alcohol is supplied to a person under the age of 18
When is alcohol illegal?
Under 18 years of age
What is Cannabis?
Cannabis is a drug that comes from an Indian Hemp
What are some street names for Cannabis?
Dope, pot, weed and smoke
What type of drug is cannabis?
Depressant
What chemical gives cannabis its drug classification?
THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol)
What are the 3 forms of cannabis?
Marijuana, Hashish and Hash Oil
What is Marijuana?
Made from dried leaves and flowers
What is Hashish?
Dried cannabis resin
What is Hash Oil?
Liquid
What are some of the short term effects of cannabis use?
- Sower Reflexes
- Bloodshot Eyes
- Increased Heart Rate
What are some of the long term effects of cannabis use?
- Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Addiction/Dependence
How does cannabis affect teenagers in particular?
Delays the maturation of the adolescent brain
What is Psychosis?
Psychosis is when you start to believe strange things or see and hear things that aren’t there.
What drug is Ecstasy?
Stimulant
What are some street names for ecstasy?
Molly, Caps and XTC
How is Ecstasy taken?
Swallowed, Snorted and Crystal
What are some immediate effects of ecstasy?
- Dehydration
- Dilated Pupils
- Sweating
- Euphoria
What are some long term effects of cannabis?
- Flu
- Depression
- Addiction
- Memory Damage
- Liver Problems
What is the difference between Liquid Ecstasy and Ecstasy?
Liquid Ecstasy is a Depressant whilst Ecstasy is a Stimulant
What is Synthetic Ecstacy?
Newer and more unpredictable version
What are some treatment options for ecstasy?
- Detoxification
- Counselling
- Rehab
- Therapy
What is Harm Minimisation?
Attempting to reduce the harmful effects drugs have on individuals
What is Risk Taking?
Willing to take risks in order to gain a desired feeling or reach a specific goal.
What are some Harm Minimisation Strategies?
- Set limits for yourself, and stick to them: Don’t let other people pressure you into drinking more than you want.
- Take your own alcohol with you, limit it to a small/moderate amount and only drink that.
- Quench your thirst first: Have a non-alcoholic drink first if you are thirsty.
- Drink slowly: Take sips, not gulps.
What are 2 examples of Stimulant Drugs?
- Ice
- Caffeine
What are 2 examples of Depressant Drugs?
- Heroin
- Alcohol
What are 2 examples of Hallucinogenic Drugs?
- Magic Mushrooms
- LSD
What is a Drug?
A substance that affects the way the body and mind functions
What are some effects cannabis can have on mental health?
- Feelings of Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Paranoia
How many standard drinks are in Red Wine?
1.5 Standard Drinks
How many standard drinks are in Beer?
1.1 Standard Drinks
How many standard drinks are in Strong Spirits e.g. Vodka?
22 Standard Drinks
What is Binge Drinking?
Drinking a large amount of alcohol in one sitting.
