Drugs :
What I already know
Why do people take drugs?
Definition
My definition: Any substance that is consumed which changes the way someone thinks, feels or behaves.
Definition: A drug is a substance that when taken into the body, changes the way it functions. Eg: mentally or physically.
Illegal drugs
Legal drugs
Can be addictive
Can be bad for your body physically and mentally.
Can be addictive
Can be highly beneficial for your health
Can be bad for you both physically and mentally.
Adults
Young people
Curiosity
Peer pressure
Enhanced performance
Pain relief
Have fun
Bravery
Illness
They’re addicted
Boredom
Depression
Have fun
They’re addicted
Enhanced performance
Illness
A major negative event in their luves
Boredom
Poor mental health
Depression
Curiosity
Classification of drugs
Stimulants
Depressants
Analgesic
Hallucinogens
(of a drug) acting to relieve pain.
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
(chiefly of a drug) reducing functional or nervous activity.
a drug that causes hallucinations
Example: LSD
Example: Alcohol
Example: dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, Dextrostat, ProCentra)
Example: Paracetamol
Illegally purchased
Can kill you
Can make people feel good
Can be purchased legally through prescriptions, over the counter or through your GP
Helpful
Help cure diseases/infections
Can lead to injury or death if an overdose occurs
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