B 4 The use and abuse of drugs Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is a drug?
A substance that changes the way the body or mind works.
What is the difference between a legal and illegal drug?
Legal drugs are allowed by law (e.g., alcohol, caffeine), illegal drugs are banned due to harmful effects (e.g., cocaine, heroin).
Name three examples of legal drugs.
Alcohol, caffeine, tobacco.
Name three examples of illegal drugs.
Heroin, cocaine, cannabis.
What is a medicine?
A drug used to treat or prevent disease.
What is the difference between painkillers and antibiotics?
Painkillers relieve symptoms; antibiotics kill bacteria causing infections.
What is meant by drug tolerance?
When a person needs more of a drug to get the same effect.
What is addiction?
A condition where a person cannot stop taking a drug and suffers withdrawal symptoms without it.
What are the dangers of drug abuse?
Health problems, addiction, social issues, damage to organs.
How do performance-enhancing drugs affect athletes?
They improve performance but are illegal and can have serious health risks.
What is nicotine, and why is it addictive?
Nicotine is a chemical in tobacco that stimulates the brain’s reward system, causing addiction.
What are withdrawal symptoms?
Physical and mental symptoms when a person stops taking an addictive drug.
