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Effects of Alcohol and Drugs, By - Lynn Ding 6E - Coggle Diagram
Effects of Alcohol and Drugs
ALCOHOL
short term
impairing body coordination
slurred speech
impairing judgement
blurred vision
impairing memory & hearing
slowing down reaction speed
teenagers
can drink more than adults without a sick feeling
does more damage to teenagers than adults
long term
drinking alcohol regularly causes addiction
brain, liver, and kidney damages
in worst cases can damage the brain
can even cause death! (1 in 2 people that smoke will die because they smoke)
DRUGS
e.g. cough medicine
short term
relieve cough symptoms
long term
addiction
respiratory depression
light - headedness
dizziness
legal drugs
Panadol (painkiller)
Cough medicine
etc...
illegal drugs
heroin
ketamine
cannabis
estasy
methylamphetamine
long term effects
harm health
lead to death
drug addicts sharing syringe needles may spread AIDs
short term effects
impair senses
easily getting depressed, anxious, or aggressive
lower the ability to judge
slow down the reaction
cause more illusions
lose control over body movements
By - Lynn Ding 6E