Drugs and Alcohol Flashcards
drugs definition
a medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body.
alcohol definition
a drink containing a percentage of alcohol
what is the drug use triangle
The Person, The Drug and The Environment.
what is the average age for students to start drinking in australia
16
how many people have a negative experience after drinking alcohol
59%
what are some myths associated with alcohol
Hangovers are caused by switching drinks
what is passing out
When you drink too much for your brain to stave active and lose consciousness
what is blacking out
Blacking out is when you are still conscious but are not able to make memories and you are not aware of your actions
signs a person is drunk
Loss of balance, trouble speaking, no eye contact, pale, breath, lack of coordination, loud, heightened emotions
standard drink recommendation for people 18+
2 per day, or no more than 10 across a week
What is the likely BAC of an average healthy adult who drinks one standard drink per hour?
0.01-0.03% an hour
What is the likely BAC of an average healthy adult who drinks two standard drinks per hour?
0.05%
what is the likely BAC of an average healthy adult who drinks four standard drinks per hour
one standard drink will raise the BAC by approximately 0.01 to 0.03% in an hour
what is a depressant drug and what does it do
Depressants slow down the messages between the brain and the body
what is a stimulant drug and what does it do
increase the activity of the central nervous system.
what is a halluinogen drug and what does it do
a type of drug that changes a person’s perception of reality.
example of stimulant drug
legal substances such as caffeine and nicotine, ecstacy
example of depressant drug
canabis, alcohol, ketamines, opioids
example of hallucinogen drug
LSD, mescaline, psilocybin, PCP, cannabis, ecstasy, ketamine, salvia
long and short term effects of stimulant drugs on the body
Short term: restlessness, dizziness,
Long term: cardiovascular harm, tolerance, heart disease, addiction, anxiety
long and short term effects of depressant drugs on the body
short term: slurred speech, loss of motor coordination, blurred vision, fatigue, heightened emotions, nausea, dehydration
Long term: addiction, heart problems, tremors, reduced organ function, difficulty sleeping,
long and short term of hallucinogen drugs on the body
Short term: blurred vision, hearing things, hallucinations, paranoia, tacahaordia, aggression,
Long term: addiction, memory loss, depression, speech issues, hyper tension, flashbacks,
what is vaping
A Battery powered e-cigerette
components of a vape are
Mouthpiece, heating coil, battery, somewhere to hold the juice, a case,
