Lifestyle Choices 2

Question 1

What are recreational drugs

Answer 1

These drugs are taken for enjoyment feather than to enhance performance. They can be addictive and damage health.
E.g alcohol and nicotine

Question 2

Negative effects on health : alcohol

Answer 2

Heart failure
Increased blood pressure
Increased weight
Liver disease/ cancer

Question 3

Negative effects on health: smoking

Answer 3

Strokes
Bronchitis
Heart disease/angina
Blood clots
Emphysema
Lung cancer

Question 4

Negative effects on performances: alcohol

Answer 4

Leads to slower reaction times
Less mobility due to excess weight
Loss of co-ordination
Loss of concentration

Question 5

Negative effects on performance: smoking

Answer 5

Causes breathlessness
Reduced oxygen carrying capacity