Yearly Yr 8

Question 1

What are illegal drugs?

Answer 1

prohibited from manufacture, sale of posession in Australia.

Question 2

What are legal drugs?

Answer 2

over the counter or prescription drugs.

Question 3

What are pharmacueticals?

Answer 3

drugs available form a pharmacy, either over the counter or prescription.

Question 4

What are the effects of stimulants on the body?

Answer 4

they speed up the function of the central nervous systme (CNS). They can increase allertness and make the user feel more energetic.

Question 5

What are examples of stimulants?

Answer 5

caffeine, nicotine, cocaine.

Question 6

what are the effects or depressants on the body?

Answer 6

they sow down the function of the CNS. They can calm the user down and make them feel relaxed.

Question 7

What are examples of depressants?

Answer 7

alcohol and tranquiliser.

Question 8

what are the effects of hallucinogens on the body?

Answer 8

otherwise known as psychidellics, can change perception, mood and cognitive process. they affect all senses, altering a person’s thinking, sense of time and emotions. They can cause people to hallucinate.

Question 9

What are examples of hallucinogens?

Answer 9

LSD, cannabis.

Question 10

What are some examples of OTC and prescription drugs?

Answer 10

Antibiotics

Question 11

What are the short term effects of alcohol?

Answer 11

• impaired vision
• loss of conciousness
• nausea and vomiting
• reduced control of bladder
• reduced balance
• reduced coordination and reflexes

Question 12

What are the laws about alcohol in Australia?

Answer 12

• you are not allowed to drink alcohol if you are under 18
• it is illegal to sell alcohol to someone under 18 or someone who is already drunk.

Question 13

What are some refusal skills?

Answer 13

• Making a joke
• Giving an excuse
• Apologising
• Changing the topic
• Moving away
• Asking some questions
• Suggesting something else or making a counter-offer
• Making a straight decline.

Question 14

What are the long term effects of alcohol?

Answer 14

• increased chance of diabetes and weight gain
• cancers such as stomach cancer, mouth cancer, throat cancer and liver cancer
• brain damage
• issues such a stroke and dementia
• heart issues such as high blood pressure, heart attacks and heart damage.

Question 15

What is mental health?

Answer 15

Mental health refers to a persons emotional, psychological, and social well-being

Question 16

What is social medias impact on mental health?

Answer 16

May increase anxiety and depression. It can enhance connection, increase self-esteem, and improve a sense of belonging. But it can also lead to tremendous stress, pressure to compare oneself to others, and increased sadness and isolation.

Question 17

What is body image?

Answer 17

Body image is the sense in which you percieve yourself.

Question 18

What are the influences on body image?

Answer 18

Social media, friends and family, peers.

Question 19

How do you report cyberbullying?

Answer 19

Block the person who is doing the bullying.
Keep a record of threatening or intimidating messages.
Contact police about any threatening or intimidating messages.
Report the person to the social media platform.
Don’t reply to bullies – that’s what they want.

Question 20

How do you stand up to cyberbullying?

Answer 20

Tell the person firmly to stop. Tell a trusted adult or call kidshelpline/eSafety Commissioner.

Question 21

What are the qualities of a positive relationship?

Answer 21

• Respect
• Trust
• Honesty
• Support
• Fairness
• Separate Identities
• Good Communication

Question 22

What are gender stereotypes?

Answer 22

Gender stereotypes are when the outside world puts pressure on a certain gender to behave in a specific way. This can lead to an imbalance in power.

Question 23

What is a right?

Answer 23

A right is a choice to make your own opinion and entitlement to things such as education, religion and freedom of speech.

Question 24

What is a responibility?

Answer 24

Responsibilities are duties or something an individual should do such as following the law and rules.

Question 25

What is a positive balance of power?

Answer 25

both people feel free to be who they are and express their thoughts and feelings because their opinions will be met with respect. Both people feel they have equal control over the decisions that are made. Being respectful of the other person’s feelings, their right to be heard and their right to feel safe will ensure a balance of power is maintained.

Question 26

What is a negative balance of power in a relationship?

Answer 26

Abuse, bullying, ignoring your rights.

Question 27

What are some strategies to reduce the risk of harm in a relationship?

Answer 27

Build a strong support network, making sure you have an exit excuse at all times and making sure you have other friends and you do not cut yourself off from the rest of the world.

Question 28

What is a plan that you can use for negative relationships?

Answer 28

1. Trust your feelings, thoughts and readings of the situation.
2. Talk about the situation with someone you can trust.
3. Take control by using your own plan to take control of the situation.

Question 29

What support services are available for people in negative relationships?

Answer 29

White ribbon, 1800 respect, fullstop, respect,org.