Term 3&4

Question 1

Define recreational

Answer 1

Something that is done for pleasure and relaxation

Question 2

Define addictive

Answer 2

A substance that causes a person to become reliant on it

Question 3

Define euphoria

Answer 3

False feeling of extreme happiness

Question 4

Define solvents

Answer 4

Liquid substances normally sniffed to cause a high

Question 5

What are the three types of recreational drugs

Answer 5

Opiates,depressants,stimulants

Question 6

What do opiates do?

Answer 6

Copy the brains feel good hormones called endorphins and bring about a peaceful state of euphoria

Question 7

Give three examples of opiates

Answer 7

Heroin,morphine,opium

Question 8

What do depressants do

Answer 8

Slow down messages to the brain and along the nerves. They reduce emotions and help people forget their problems

Question 9

What give three types of depressants

Answer 9

Alcohol,dagga,solvents,marijuana

Question 10

What do stimulants do?

Answer 10

Speed up messages in the brain and the nerves. Help heighten peoples senses making them experience things in a more intense way

Question 11

Give 5 examples of stimulants

Answer 11

Caffeine,nicotine,tik,cocaine and ecstasy

Question 12

What are the ways substances can be taken. There are 4

Answer 12

Swallowing,smoking,snorting,injecting

Question 13

Elaborate on swallowing

Answer 13

Many drugs can be swallowed in pill or liquid form for example pain medication,alcahil and ecstasy.

Question 14

Elaborate on smoking

Answer 14

Some drugs are smoked and then absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs. Eg.tobacco,dagga and tik

Question 15

Elaborate on snorting

Answer 15

Some drugs are sniffed or snorted up the nose. This introduces the drug into the mucous linings of the nose where it is absorbed into the bloodstream. Powdered drugs such as cocaine,heroin,speed and tik are snorted

Question 16

Elaborate on injecting

Answer 16

Some drugs such as heroin,cocaine and tik can be made into liquid form and injected into the bloodstream using needles and syringes

Question 17

Why is injecting dangerous.

Answer 17

Injecting drugs is dangerous because most people aren’t trained to give injections and they could cause serious unjury and an even more serious problem is the sharing of needles and syringes which can cause serious diseases such as hepatitis and HIV

Question 18

What do a good definition of substance abuse

Answer 18

The harmful use of substances

Question 19

Long question:substance abuse

Answer 19

Substance abuse is very harmful and can lead to serious injury and even death. There are many reasons why people abuse drugs. The most common reason is experimentation, many young people experiment with drugs because they are curious or see their friends using drugs and often become addicted. The interpersonal influences are your families,friends and peers. The intrapersonal influences are your personal traits,attitudes,beliefs and geneticsThere are many ways to find out if someone is abusing drugs. You can tell by their physical appearance and behaviour. Some of the changes in physical appearance are dramatic weight gain or loss,red or glassy eyes,pupils larger or smaller thank usual,changes in eating habits,tremors,slides speech trouble walkin TV and staying upright,odd smells on breath,body and clothing,a rash around the nose and mouth,unexplained needle marks,bruising or blisters in the skin. Behavioural symptoms include stopping actuvities(sport,hobbies and homework),declining academic results, completely new friends and avoiding old friends and family,mood swings,changes in sleep patterns,lying and selfish behaviour,stealing,feeling unmotivated,using room deodorisers and incense,taking risks including sexual risks,general forgetfulness,being fearful,anxious,confused,paranoid or depressed for no reason.

Question 20

Religion long question

Answer 20

All religions have teachings and stories about their faith that have been passed down through the generations. Christians central figures are Jesus and god. The best known Christian is the cross and the holy scripture is the bible. Hinduisms central figure is Brahman and their sacred text is known as the Vedas. Islams central figures are Mohammed and allah their sacred scripture is the Qu’ran. Judaisms central figures are Abraham and God their sacred text is called the tenakh. African traditional religions central figures are god and ancestors they have no sacred text but they learn through stories that have been passed on through generations. Buddhisms central figure is Buddha their sacred text is the ripotaka.

Question 21

Factors that influence peoples diets.

Answer 21

There are many factors that influence peoples diets. There are ecological,social,economic,cultural and political factors. Ecological factors influence peoples diets because some people think if you eat animals or animal products it is bad for the environment so they don’t have any meat in their diets. Social factors influence your diet because you will most likely eat what your family eats and may be influenced by your friends and peers. Economic factors is how much money a person has, if they are less fortunate they won’t have as wide a variety and may have to cook many meals with the same products whereas a wealthier person will have a wider variety. Cultural factors are what you believe you should eat, you may think it is dirty to eat certain foods such as cows or pigs. Political factors are what the government can afford to import.

Question 22

Environmental health long question

Answer 22

The environment is our home and the quality of our environment affects all of us, no matter where we live. The environmental health problems need to be addressed and these are some things we can do to help. When you go to the toilet it is important that body waste doesn’t get into drinking water or water that will be used to bath or wash clothing and dishes. Sanitation areas should also be clean to stop the spread of disease. Water should be kept clean and purified before drinking. Make sure your home is well ventilated because some household chemicals are harmful. These products should also be stored and used carefully. Wash your hands before eating or preparing food. Also wash your hands after going to the toilet. Keep your hair and body clean and stay hygienic.

Question 23

Healthy balanced diet

Answer 23

A balanced diet keeps you in a good mood and gives you energy. To make sure you have a good diet, you should eat food from each of the five food groups every day. Eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Eat five to eight portions of bread,cereals,potatoes and other grains. Eat two to three portions of milk,yoghurt,cheese and other dairy products per day. You should eat two to three servings of meat,fish,poultry,eggs and other proteins daily. Food containing fat should be eaten in small quantities and you should have no more than three servings per day. A good way to keep a balanced diet is to write up a healthy eating plan with the right portions for each food group