drugs Flashcards
1
Q
abuse of alcohol: effects and consequences
A
- increases heart pressure and increases risk of heart attack
- can irritate stomach lining and cause stomach ulcers
- it slows down the way the brain works
- can delay a babys growth in the uterus
- liver cells are damaged, this causes cirrhosis
- often linked to violent behavior
- cause of alcohol poisoning
2
Q
over the counter + examples
A
a drug that can be bought in shops
- painkillers
- slimming pills
- solvents
- cough mixtures
3
Q
prescription drugs + examples
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prescribed by a doctor
- strong painkillers
- tranquilisers
- sleeping pills
- ANTIBIOTICs!
4
Q
recreational drugs+examples
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used for enjoyment and are socially acceptable, yet are harmful
- caffeine
- nicotine
- alcohol
5
Q
stimulants
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speed up the way the brain works: wake you up
- crack
- cocaine
- ecstasy
- amphetamines like crystal meth
6
Q
depressants
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slow down the way the brain works: put you to sleep
- opium
- morphine
- cannabis
- heroin
7
Q
hallucinogens
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cause visions and hallucinations
- cannabis
- lsd/acid
8
Q
what is a unit?
A
10ml of pure alcohol
9
Q
how many units per week is the upper health limit?
A
14 units for women
21 units for men
