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Drugs and Alcohol Flashcards

1
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What are 3 reasons why young people might worry about drug use

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  • Body harm
  • Addiction
  • Social life
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What is meant by the term illegal drugs?

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A drug that is illegal by law.

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3
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What are the 3 general categories that drugs fall into?

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  • Depressants
  • Stimulants
  • Hallucinogens
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What is the impact Depressants have on the Central Nervous System?

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Slow down the Central Nervous System

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What is the impact Stimulants have on the Central Nervous System?

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Stimulate the Central Nervous System

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What is the impact Hallucinogens have on the Central Nervous System?

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Alter how someone sees the world (Hallucinations)

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7
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List the different types of drug taking in order from fastest to slowest:

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  1. Inhaled (Smoke)
  2. Intravenous
  3. Snorted
  4. Muscle Injection
  5. Eaten/Drunk
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What are the influences that affect how a drug impacts on an individual?

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  • 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.
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9
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What are the 2 most common drug offenses?

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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.

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10
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What type of drug is alcohol?

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Depressant

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11
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What are some nicknames for alcohol?

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Booz, grog, piss and liquor

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12
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What are the safe levels of drinking for a young person?

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0

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13
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What percentage of young people drink?

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4/5 16-17 year olds

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14
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What are some of the effects on a person of alcohol?

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  • Relaxation
  • Confusion
  • Blurred vision
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
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15
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What is BAC?

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Blood Alcohol Concentration (The amount of alcohol in your bloodstream)

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16
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What is a Standard Drink?

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An Australian Standard drink is 10 grams of Alcohol

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17
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What is secondary supply of alcohol?

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When alcohol is supplied to a person under the age of 18

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18
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When is alcohol illegal?

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Under 18 years of age

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19
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What is Cannabis?

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Cannabis is a drug that comes from an Indian Hemp

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20
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What are some street names for Cannabis?

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Dope, pot, weed and smoke

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21
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What type of drug is cannabis?

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Depressant

22
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What chemical gives cannabis its drug classification?

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THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol)

23
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What are the 3 forms of cannabis?

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Marijuana, Hashish and Hash Oil

24
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What is Marijuana?

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Made from dried leaves and flowers

25
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What is Hashish?

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Dried cannabis resin

26
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What is Hash Oil?

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Liquid

27
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What are some of the short term effects of cannabis use?

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  • Sower Reflexes
  • Bloodshot Eyes
  • Increased Heart Rate
28
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What are some of the long term effects of cannabis use?

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  • Bronchitis
  • Asthma
  • Addiction/Dependence
29
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How does cannabis affect teenagers in particular?

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Delays the maturation of the adolescent brain

30
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What is Psychosis?

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Psychosis is when you start to believe strange things or see and hear things that aren’t there.

31
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What drug is Ecstasy?

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Stimulant

32
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What are some street names for ecstasy?

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Molly, Caps and XTC

33
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How is Ecstasy taken?

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Swallowed, Snorted and Crystal

34
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What are some immediate effects of ecstasy?

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  • Dehydration
  • Dilated Pupils
  • Sweating
  • Euphoria
35
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What are some long term effects of cannabis?

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  • Flu
  • Depression
  • Addiction
  • Memory Damage
  • Liver Problems
36
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What is the difference between Liquid Ecstasy and Ecstasy?

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Liquid Ecstasy is a Depressant whilst Ecstasy is a Stimulant

37
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What is Synthetic Ecstacy?

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Newer and more unpredictable version

38
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What are some treatment options for ecstasy?

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  • Detoxification
  • Counselling
  • Rehab
  • Therapy
39
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What is Harm Minimisation?

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Attempting to reduce the harmful effects drugs have on individuals

40
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What is Risk Taking?

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Willing to take risks in order to gain a desired feeling or reach a specific goal.

41
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What are some Harm Minimisation Strategies?

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  • 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.
42
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What are 2 examples of Stimulant Drugs?

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  • Ice

- Caffeine

43
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What are 2 examples of Depressant Drugs?

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  • Heroin

- Alcohol

44
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What are 2 examples of Hallucinogenic Drugs?

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  • Magic Mushrooms

- LSD

45
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What is a Drug?

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A substance that affects the way the body and mind functions

46
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What are some effects cannabis can have on mental health?

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  • Feelings of Anxiety
  • Panic Attacks
  • Paranoia
47
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How many standard drinks are in Red Wine?

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1.5 Standard Drinks

48
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How many standard drinks are in Beer?

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1.1 Standard Drinks

49
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How many standard drinks are in Strong Spirits e.g. Vodka?

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22 Standard Drinks

50
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What is Binge Drinking?

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Drinking a large amount of alcohol in one sitting.

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