sniffing drugs Flashcards
what is a drug
A chemical substance that can alter the biological functioning and structure of a living organism. can be man made or natural
legal (licit) drugs example
over the counter, prescription, caffiene, chocolate, tobacco, alcohol
illegal drug examples
cannabis, ecstasy, cocaine
what is Prescription Medication
Can only be purchased when prescribed by a doctor or pharmacist.
what is otc
Non-prescription medicines can be purchased by pharmacy or supermarket.
3 kinds of drugs?
Depressant, stimulant, hallucinogens
what are depressants? 2 examples
drug that affects the body’s central nervous system by slowing down the messages sent between the brain and the body. (alchahol, cannabis)
what are stimulants? 2 examples
Stimulants speed up brain activity. Stimulants can make you feel more alert and awake by increasing your heart rate, body temperature and blood pressure (caffeine, nicotine, cocaine)
what are hallucinogens? 2 examples
causes areas of the brainto communicate, altering your perception of reality. (magic mushrooms, ecstasy)
what is polydrug use
Polydrug use is when more than one drug is used at the same time or during the same occasion. A polydrug user may mix legal with illegal drugs, or two or more illegal drugs.
what is alcohol?
A recreational drug. Pure alcohol is so strong that its concentration in most alcoholic drinks is relatively low.
Wine - what’s it made of? How much content?
Fruits (ie grapes), content - 9-16%
Beer - what’s it made of? How much content?
Hops and yeast, content - 4-6%
Spirits - what’s it made of? How much content?
Barley and rye, content - 40-60%
Liqueur - what’s it made of? How much content?
Adding flavor to spirits - content 15-30%
Why drink alcahol?
Celebrations, relaxation, boredom, social events, peer pressure, mental health, religion
What is standard drink?
contains approx 10 grams of alcohol
BAC (blood alcohol concentration)
L and P platers must have BAC level 0, and full license drivers can have under 0.05%
What impacts the effects of alcohol? (9)
dose, place, body size, sex, health, food, tolerance, emotional state, consumption of other drugs
Short term effects of alcohol on brain (8)
brain
- headache
- concentration
- slurred speech
- emotional state
- Coma
- blurred vision
- memory loss
- flushed appearance
Short term effects of alcohol on stomach (3) and bladder (1)
Stomach
- nausea
- not wanting to eat
- vomiting
Bladder
- loss of control
Long term effects of alcohol
Brain
- Stroke
- concentration
- personality
Liver
- damage
Heart
- high blood pressure
Other
- reduced fertility
- risk of cancer
what is vaping?
vaping is the inhaling of vapor created by a vape or e-cigarette
what is in vapes?
stimulant - nicotine
vaping - short term effects
vomiting, shortness of breath, nausea, coughing
vaping - long term effects
nicotine addiction, lung damage, heart cancer
how to dispose of vapes
wrap battery in electrical tape, dispose of vape in a battery bin
factors that influence decision making
personal, social, environmental
