risks of alcohol, drugs and smoking Flashcards
1
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what are recreational drugs
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drugs that are taken for pleasure rather than for medical reasons
2
Q
give two negative effects of alcohol in sports
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lack of coordination, concentration, balance and speed
3
Q
give two effects of long term drinking
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dehydration, becoming overweight and lower cardiovascular endurance
4
Q
give three recreational drugs
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marijuana, cocaine, lsd, speed, ecstasy, meth, nicotine, tobacco, caffeine, alcohol, heroin
5
Q
give two negative effects of smoking in sports
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lower surface area of alveoli- lower rate of diffussion (less energy), lower cardiovascular endurance