Topic 15-Lifestyle And Health

Question 0

What is drug abuse?

Answer 0

A drug is a substance which alters the way the body works. Nearly all drugs do this in many different ways, only some of which were intended by the user. The other effects are called side-effects. Human beings take a wide variety of drugs, and they can be of great benefit in treating disease. However, when drugs are taken in excess the side-effect can be serious and this is referred to as drug abuse.

Question 1

What can lead to serious health problems?

Answer 1

Poor eating
Lack of exercise
Alcohol
Drug abuse

Question 2

What effects do the following have:
Cannabis 
Amphetamines
Cocaine 
Heroin
Anabolic steroids

Answer 2

Cannabis-dizziness and sickness, panic, hunger, high blood pressure, psychological problem .
Amphetamines-addiction, increased heart rate, nausea, low blood pressure, psychological problems.
Cocaine-psychological problems including depression and anxiety, risk of heart attack.
Heroin-slows the body down, effective painkiller, highly addictive, psychological problems.
Anabolic steroids-build muscle, increased risk of liver failure, heart disease and stroke; can cause trans-gender effects (e.g. Breast development in males, facial hair in females)

Question 3

What can obesity result from a unhealthy diet and lack of exercise?

Answer 3

Heart disease
Some cancers
Height blood pressure
Type 2 diabetes

Question 4

What is type 2 diabetes controlled with?

Answer 4

Tablets rather than insulin injections.

Question 5

What do drugs effect in the body?

Answer 5

Drugs effect the chemical processes in the body this can have physical effects and, if the process in the brain are affected, mental effects too. Some drugs cause physical addiction - if you stop taking the drug, unpleasant withdrawal effects appear until you take another dose.

Question 6

What is alcohol abuse?

Answer 6

Alcohol is a drug, like any other drugs it can have harmful effects if it is taken in large quantities of very frequently.

Alcohol slows body processes down, and so having an alcoholic drink will make people react more slowly. This can be dangerous when driving, operating machinery, or doing anything which require concentration in order to avoid danger. Alcohol is processed in the liver, but it is a poison, so prolonged or excessive use can cause serious liver damage.

Excessive alcohol consumption can also lead to disease of the kidney and the stomach.