Term 3&4 Flashcards
Define recreational
Something that is done for pleasure and relaxation
Define addictive
A substance that causes a person to become reliant on it
Define euphoria
False feeling of extreme happiness
Define solvents
Liquid substances normally sniffed to cause a high
What are the three types of recreational drugs
Opiates,depressants,stimulants
What do opiates do?
Copy the brains feel good hormones called endorphins and bring about a peaceful state of euphoria
Give three examples of opiates
Heroin,morphine,opium
What do depressants do
Slow down messages to the brain and along the nerves. They reduce emotions and help people forget their problems
What give three types of depressants
Alcohol,dagga,solvents,marijuana
What do stimulants do?
Speed up messages in the brain and the nerves. Help heighten peoples senses making them experience things in a more intense way
Give 5 examples of stimulants
Caffeine,nicotine,tik,cocaine and ecstasy
What are the ways substances can be taken. There are 4
Swallowing,smoking,snorting,injecting
Elaborate on swallowing
Many drugs can be swallowed in pill or liquid form for example pain medication,alcahil and ecstasy.
Elaborate on smoking
Some drugs are smoked and then absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs. Eg.tobacco,dagga and tik
Elaborate on snorting
Some drugs are sniffed or snorted up the nose. This introduces the drug into the mucous linings of the nose where it is absorbed into the bloodstream. Powdered drugs such as cocaine,heroin,speed and tik are snorted
Elaborate on injecting
Some drugs such as heroin,cocaine and tik can be made into liquid form and injected into the bloodstream using needles and syringes
Why is injecting dangerous.
Injecting drugs is dangerous because most people aren’t trained to give injections and they could cause serious unjury and an even more serious problem is the sharing of needles and syringes which can cause serious diseases such as hepatitis and HIV
What do a good definition of substance abuse
The harmful use of substances
Long question:substance abuse
Substance abuse is very harmful and can lead to serious injury and even death. There are many reasons why people abuse drugs. The most common reason is experimentation, many young people experiment with drugs because they are curious or see their friends using drugs and often become addicted. The interpersonal influences are your families,friends and peers. The intrapersonal influences are your personal traits,attitudes,beliefs and geneticsThere are many ways to find out if someone is abusing drugs. You can tell by their physical appearance and behaviour. Some of the changes in physical appearance are dramatic weight gain or loss,red or glassy eyes,pupils larger or smaller thank usual,changes in eating habits,tremors,slides speech trouble walkin TV and staying upright,odd smells on breath,body and clothing,a rash around the nose and mouth,unexplained needle marks,bruising or blisters in the skin. Behavioural symptoms include stopping actuvities(sport,hobbies and homework),declining academic results, completely new friends and avoiding old friends and family,mood swings,changes in sleep patterns,lying and selfish behaviour,stealing,feeling unmotivated,using room deodorisers and incense,taking risks including sexual risks,general forgetfulness,being fearful,anxious,confused,paranoid or depressed for no reason.
Religion long question
All religions have teachings and stories about their faith that have been passed down through the generations. Christians central figures are Jesus and god. The best known Christian is the cross and the holy scripture is the bible. Hinduisms central figure is Brahman and their sacred text is known as the Vedas. Islams central figures are Mohammed and allah their sacred scripture is the Qu’ran. Judaisms central figures are Abraham and God their sacred text is called the tenakh. African traditional religions central figures are god and ancestors they have no sacred text but they learn through stories that have been passed on through generations. Buddhisms central figure is Buddha their sacred text is the ripotaka.
Factors that influence peoples diets.
There are many factors that influence peoples diets. There are ecological,social,economic,cultural and political factors. Ecological factors influence peoples diets because some people think if you eat animals or animal products it is bad for the environment so they don’t have any meat in their diets. Social factors influence your diet because you will most likely eat what your family eats and may be influenced by your friends and peers. Economic factors is how much money a person has, if they are less fortunate they won’t have as wide a variety and may have to cook many meals with the same products whereas a wealthier person will have a wider variety. Cultural factors are what you believe you should eat, you may think it is dirty to eat certain foods such as cows or pigs. Political factors are what the government can afford to import.
Environmental health long question
The environment is our home and the quality of our environment affects all of us, no matter where we live. The environmental health problems need to be addressed and these are some things we can do to help. When you go to the toilet it is important that body waste doesn’t get into drinking water or water that will be used to bath or wash clothing and dishes. Sanitation areas should also be clean to stop the spread of disease. Water should be kept clean and purified before drinking. Make sure your home is well ventilated because some household chemicals are harmful. These products should also be stored and used carefully. Wash your hands before eating or preparing food. Also wash your hands after going to the toilet. Keep your hair and body clean and stay hygienic.
Healthy balanced diet
A balanced diet keeps you in a good mood and gives you energy. To make sure you have a good diet, you should eat food from each of the five food groups every day. Eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Eat five to eight portions of bread,cereals,potatoes and other grains. Eat two to three portions of milk,yoghurt,cheese and other dairy products per day. You should eat two to three servings of meat,fish,poultry,eggs and other proteins daily. Food containing fat should be eaten in small quantities and you should have no more than three servings per day. A good way to keep a balanced diet is to write up a healthy eating plan with the right portions for each food group
