religious attitudes to drug abuse

Question 1

what is a drug?

Answer 1

a substance, which when taken, affects the body or mind

Question 2

what are the three different types of drug?

Answer 2

prescription drug
social drug
illegal drug

Question 3

what is a prescription drug?

Answer 3

a drug which is prescribed by a doctor for medical purposes

Question 4

what is a social drug?

Answer 4

legal drugs that are taken but are still addictive e.g. alcohol, caffeine and tobacco

Question 5

what are illegal drugs?

Answer 5

drugs which are illegal to use sell or possess.

Question 6

what are the rights and responsibilities of drugs?

Answer 6

we all have the rights to medical care if we are ill, so we can see a doctor and receive treatment on prescription if we are unwell. However, sometimes prescription drugs can get into the hands of someone else, for recreational use

Question 7

what are the laws on social drugs?

Answer 7

they are legal, despite the harm that they can cause, but many have age restrictions.

Question 8

what are the laws on prescribed drugs?

Answer 8

they are only legal for the person that they are prescribed to

Question 9

what are the laws for over the counter drugs?

Answer 9

they can be restricted on the quantity that you buy and some are only available at pharmacies

Question 10

what are the laws for household solvents?

Answer 10

e.g. aerosols sometimes have age restrictions and shop keepers should not sell to people that may cause harm

Question 11

what are the laws for illegal drugs?

Answer 11

they are illegally manufactured and sold

Question 12

what class in heroin

Answer 12

A

Question 13

what class is cannabis?

Answer 13

B

Question 14

what class is anabolic steroids?

Answer 14

C

Question 15

what are the effects of heroin?

Answer 15

gives a feeling of wellbeing. overdose can lead to coma or death. very addictive

Question 16

what are the effects of cannabis?

Answer 16

helps people relax but could cause mental health issues. can be used to help with MS

Question 17

what are the effects of anabolic steroids?

Answer 17

legal is prescribed by doctor for medical reason. Used by bodybuilders for muscle bulk and causes aggression and hormone imbalance

Question 18

what is the punishment for the supplying of heroin?

Answer 18

lifetime in prison

Question 19

what is the punishment for the possession of heroin?

Answer 19

7 years in prison

Question 20

what is the punishment for supply of cannabis?

Answer 20

14 years in prison

Question 21

what is the punishment for possession of cannabis?

Answer 21

5 years in prison

Question 22

what is the punishment for supply of anabolic steroids?

Answer 22

14 years in prison

Question 23

what is the punishment for possession of anabolic steroids, without prescription?

Answer 23

2 years in prison

Question 24

what reasons are there for cannabis to be legal?

Answer 24

• it acts as a pain relief for medical conditions, such as MS
• it can be argued that alcohol and tobacco are just as addictive and also cause harm, and they’re legal
• if it’s legal, it can be controlled

Question 25

what reasons are there against cannabis being made legal?

Answer 25

- 1000 people a year develop long term mental health illnesses - it's a gateway drug, introduces users to dealers - first time users of skunk are average of 13

Question 26

what does the tax of a packet of cigarettes go towards?

Answer 26

NHS, to treat issues associated with smoking

Question 27

what are the useful quotes for islam, about drug abuse?

Answer 27

- make not your hands contribute to your destruction | - drugs cloud the mind so you cannot focus on allah

Question 28

what is the important christian quote about drug abuse?

Answer 28

the body is a temple of the holy spirit

Question 29

what are religious views on illegal drugs?

Answer 29

christians and muslims both disagree with illegal drugs. however rastafarians do smoke marijuana because it is a natural god given herb

Question 30

what are christian views on smoking?

Answer 30

it is discouraged because it damages the body which is temple of the holy spirit

Question 31

what are christian views on alcohol?

Answer 31

jesus drank wine. his first miracle was turning water into wine. christians drink wine in communion.

Question 32

what are muslim views on smoking?

Answer 32

it is discouraged, but only haram during ramadam

Question 33

what are muslim views on alcohol?

Answer 33

it is haram. alcohol clouds the mind so you cannot perform muslim duties.

Question 34

why do people use drugs/smoke/ drink alcohol?

Answer 34

- they are addicted - they like the taste - peer pressure - it makes them look cool - it helps them to enjoy a night out

Question 35

why dont people use drugs/smoke/drink alcohol

Answer 35

- drugs cloud the mind so you cant focus on allah - the body is temple of the holy spirit - addictive - can be expensive habit - can cause family breakdowns

Question 36

what are the christian teachings for helping addicts?

Answer 36

"love your neighbour as yourself" | "it is not the healthy that need a doctor, but the sick"