HPE STUDY

Question 1

Define ‘illicit’

Answer 1

Illicit means forbidden by law or rules.

Question 2

What is a Depressant?

Answer 2

Slows down the messages your brain sends to the body

Question 3

What is a stimulant?

Answer 3

speeds up the messages between the brain and body

Question 4

What is a Hallucinogen?

Answer 4

distorts your sensory perceptions and can make you see and hear things that do not exist.

Question 5

Most used drug among teenagers?

Answer 5

Cannabis/Marijuana

Question 6

Newer drug has seen an increase in teenagers using? Why

Answer 6

Vaping/E-Cigarettes
Why: social media, easier to access and trends

Question 7

What does synthetic drug mean?

Answer 7

are made using chemicals and often made in labs

Question 8

what are plant-derived drugs

Answer 8

are made from natural substances.

Question 9

what are common types of depressants

Answer 9

Alcohol, sedatives, marijuana, opioids and opiates

Question 10

What are short term effects of a depressant?

Answer 10

Slurred Speech, nauseous, dilated pupils, slowed pulse and breathing

Question 11

What are examples of stimulants?

Answer 11

Nicotine
Caffeine
Ecstasy
amphetamines methamphetamine

Question 12

Long Term affects from depressants

Answer 12

Chronic fatigue, depression, breathing problems, sleep disorders, weight gain

Question 13

Short term affects from stimulants

Answer 13

anxiety, sleeplessness, dilated pupils, rise in blood sugar, nausea, decreased blood flow and violent behavior

Question 14

Long term affects from Stimulants

Answer 14

increased blood pressure, irregular heart rate, asthma, chronic insomnia, seizure, heart failure

Question 15

types of Hallucinogen?

Answer 15

acid
magic mushrooms
Ecstasy
Mescaline
cannabis

Question 16

Some Short term effects of Hallucinogen

Answer 16

dizziness, sleeplessness, increased blood pressure and heart rate, rapid shifts in emotion, increased body temperature, sweating, weakness

Question 17

Long term effects of a Hallucinogen

Answer 17

psychosis, mood disorders, paranoia, visual disturbances, hallucinations

Question 18

What is a Prescription drug

Answer 18

a licensed medicine, regulated by specific laws, which requires approval from a doctor before it can be obtained.

Question 19

Define Over-the-counter drugs

Answer 19

can be obtained without a prescription from a doctor.

Question 20

Why is prescription drug abuse so dangerous

Answer 20

viewed as ‘safe’ as they have a doctor’s approval, easier to obtain, still be addicted, dependent and overdose.

Question 21

Identify possible reasons as to why people abuse prescription drugs

Answer 21

chronic pain
poor self esteem or mental health
permanent physical disability
grief or loss
hardships in life

Question 22

effects of abusing prescription drugs

Answer 22

Vomiting
Mood changes
Seizures
Decreased ability to think
Aggression or paranoia
Irregular heartbeat

Question 23

tips for taking medicine safely.

Answer 23

Don’t increase or decrease doses unless speak to doc.
Be clear about the drug’s effects on daily tasks.
Don’t use other people’s prescription medications.
Don’t take medication after its expiration date.

Question 24

List examples of food or drink that contains caffeine

Answer 24

Coffee, tea, cake, choc, energy drinks, soft drinks, liquors, ice-cream, energy bars.

Question 25

Is caffeine a Hallucinogen, Depressant or Stimulant

Answer 25

Caffeine is a stimulant

Question 26

Short-term effects of caffeine

Answer 26

Energy Increase Increased alertness increased body temp increased heart rate

Question 27

Long Term effects of Caffeine

Answer 27

Restlessness Nervousness Anxiety Hot Flushes Insomnia

Question 28

Define Diuretic

Answer 28

any drug that increases the flow of urine

Question 29

what are some of Australia’s drinking culture ‘norms’

Answer 29

Drinking at a younger age -Drinking at parties -Drinking at sporting events -Pre-drinks -Drinking at music events or music festivals -Alcohol advertisement -Alcohol sponsorship

Question 30

What is binge drinking

Answer 30

the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time.

Question 31

What is BAC?

Answer 31

Blood Alcohol Concentration, it refers to the amount of alcohol present in the bloodstream

Question 32

Short-term effects of alcohol

Answer 32

Slurred speech Drowsiness Vomiting, upset stomach and Diarrhea Headaches Breathing difficulties Distorted vision and hearing

Question 33

Long-term effects of alcohol

Answer 33

increased on-the-job injuries loss of productivity Increased family problems, broken relationships Alcohol poisoning High blood pressure

Question 34

What are tobacco cigarettes

Answer 34

Cigarettes, made from the dried and cured leaves of the tobacco plant containing nicotine