Drugs and Alcohols Flashcards
What is drugs?
A drug is any substance that changes the way we behave mentaly and physically
What legal drugs do you know?
Medicine, recreational drugs, tobaco and alcohol
What illigal drugs do you know?
Cannabis, ecstasy, heroin
What are stimulants
It is substances which speed up messages in the brain and along the nerves, that makes you feel more allert
What stimulants do you know?
Nicotine, coffeine
What illigal stimulants do you know?
Cocaine, ecstasy and amphetamine
Where can you found caffein?
Cola drinks, coffee, tea
What adavantages of caffeine containing drinks
It can make you feel more energetic and alert
What disadvantages of taking caffeine drinks?
It can cause insomnia, headaches and nervousness
Why taking cocaine, ecstasy etc is not good for your health?
They can damage your liver and heart. They can cause loss of memory and concentration and increas the risk of mental health
What are commong drugs among teens?
- Opiodis
- Cocaine
- Ecstasy
- Aderallq
What do anabolic steroids can cause if you take them?
- Baldness
- Heart attack
- Liver diseas
- Cancery acne
- Infections
What effect do depresants have?
Relaxed, chilled out
What effects do opium have?
Rush of pleasure, drowsy, dreamy state
What do hallucinogenes have?
Mood swing hallucination