Recreational Drugs

Question 1

What 2 main classes are drugs often divided into?

Answer 1

1. Hard
2. Soft

Question 2

Define ‘hard’ drugs

Answer 2

They are usually thought of as being seriously addictive and generally more harmful (than ‘soft’ drugs)

Question 3

What are the drawbacks of describing drugs as ‘hard’ and ‘soft’?

Answer 3

1. Terms are vague
2. Not scientific descriptions
3. You can have problems with soft drug use

Question 4

Name 3 drugs that can cause heart and circulatory problems, and if they are ‘hard’ or ‘soft’ drugs

Answer 4

1. Heroin (hard)
2. Ecstasy (hard)
3. Cannabis (soft)

Question 5

Name 5 reasons people say they like to take recreational drugs?

Answer 5

1. Enjoyment
2. Relaxation
3. Stress relief
4. To get stoned
5. For inspiration

Question 6

What 2 other things could influence people in choosing to take drugs?

Answer 6

1. Bckground
2. Personal life

Question 7

Choosing to take drugs is a ____ thing, and often very ____

Answer 7

Choosing to take drugs is a personal thing, and often very complicated

Question 8

Almost all ____ ____ users have tried ____ first

(though ____ cannabis users do ____ go on to use hard drugs).

Answer 8

Almost all hard drug users have tried cannabis first

(though most cannabis users do not go on to use hard drugs).

Question 9

What are the 3 common opinions linking cannabis and hard drug use?

Answer 9

1. Cannabis is a ‘stepping stone’
2. Cannabis is a ‘gateway drug’
3. It’s all down to genetics

Question 10

Expand on the belief that cannabis is a ‘stepping stone’

Answer 10

The effects of cannabis create a desire to try harder drugs

Question 11

Expand on the belief that cannabis is a ‘gateway drug’

Answer 11

Cannabis use brings people into contact with drug dealers

Question 12

Expand on the belief that hard drug use is all down to genetics

Answer 12

Certain people are more likely to take drugs generally, so cannabis users will also try other drugs

Question 13

Some legal drugs have ____ of an ____ than ____ ____ .

Answer 13

Some legal drugs have more of an impact than illegal drugs.

Question 14

Name 3 negative impacts that tobacco has

Answer 14

1. Causes disease of heart, blood vessels, and lungs
2. Causes cancer
3. Niccotine in cigarettes is addictive and makes it difficult to give up smoking

Question 15

Name 4 negative impacts of alcohol

Answer 15

1. Affects the nervous system and slows down the body’s reactions
2. Too much leads to impaired judgment, poor coordination, and unconciousness
3. Excessive drinking can damage liver and brain
4. Addictive and difficult to stop drinking

Question 16

Why do tobacco and alcohol have a bigger impact than illegal drugs in the UK?

Answer 16

Because so many people take them

Question 17

How does tobacco and acohol use in the UK cause a negative economic impact?

Answer 17

1. NHS has to treat people with lung diseases caused by smoking
2. Cost to businesses of people missing days from work for treatment
3. NHS treats people with health problems related to drinking alcohol
4. Crime

Question 18

Besides financial costs, what other negative impacts does using drugs and alcohol have?

Answer 18

Causes sorrow and anguish for people affected directly or indirectly by them