The Use And Abuse Of Drugs Flashcards

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What is the name given to ‘dummy’ drugs used in medical trials?

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Placebo

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What do we call a chemical substance that alters the way the body works?

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Drug

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How does alcohol affect a person’s reactions?

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It slows them down.

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What is the name of the addictive substance found in cigarettes?

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Nicotine.

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Why are steroids banned in sport?

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They artificially enhance performance.

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What is a drug?

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A chemical substance that alters the way the body works.

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What is a statin?

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A drug used to help lower cholesterol levels in the blood.

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What is a placebo?

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A dummy drug given to patients during drug trials.

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What is a bias?

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Where results are influenced unfairly by an individual’s beliefs or opinions.

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What is a leprosy?

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A contagious bacterial disease affecting the skin and nerves.

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What is a carcinogen?

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A substance that causes cancer.

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What is a fetus?

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An unborn human/animal baby.

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