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religious attitudes to drug abuse Flashcards

1
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what is a drug?

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

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what are the three different types of drug?

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prescription drug
social drug
illegal drug

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what is a prescription drug?

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a drug which is prescribed by a doctor for medical purposes

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what is a social drug?

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

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what are illegal drugs?

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drugs which are illegal to use sell or possess.

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what are the rights and responsibilities of drugs?

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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

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what are the laws on social drugs?

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

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what are the laws on prescribed drugs?

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

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what are the laws for over the counter drugs?

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

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what are the laws for household solvents?

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

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what are the laws for illegal drugs?

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they are illegally manufactured and sold

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what class in heroin

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A

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what class is cannabis?

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B

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what class is anabolic steroids?

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C

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15
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what are the effects of heroin?

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

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what are the effects of cannabis?

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

17
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what are the effects of anabolic steroids?

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

18
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what is the punishment for the supplying of heroin?

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lifetime in prison

19
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what is the punishment for the possession of heroin?

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7 years in prison

20
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what is the punishment for supply of cannabis?

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14 years in prison

21
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what is the punishment for possession of cannabis?

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5 years in prison

22
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what is the punishment for supply of anabolic steroids?

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14 years in prison

23
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what is the punishment for possession of anabolic steroids, without prescription?

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2 years in prison

24
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what reasons are there for cannabis to be legal?

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  • 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
25
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what reasons are there against cannabis being made legal?

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  • 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
26
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what does the tax of a packet of cigarettes go towards?

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NHS, to treat issues associated with smoking

27
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what are the useful quotes for islam, about drug abuse?

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  • make not your hands contribute to your destruction

- drugs cloud the mind so you cannot focus on allah

28
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what is the important christian quote about drug abuse?

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the body is a temple of the holy spirit

29
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what are religious views on illegal drugs?

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

30
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what are christian views on smoking?

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

31
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what are christian views on alcohol?

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

32
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what are muslim views on smoking?

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it is discouraged, but only haram during ramadam

33
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what are muslim views on alcohol?

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

34
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why do people use drugs/smoke/ drink alcohol?

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  • they are addicted
  • they like the taste
  • peer pressure
  • it makes them look cool
  • it helps them to enjoy a night out
35
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why dont people use drugs/smoke/drink alcohol

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  • 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
36
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what are the christian teachings for helping addicts?

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“love your neighbour as yourself”

“it is not the healthy that need a doctor, but the sick”

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