Drugs
- Created by: Caitlin Ward
- Created on: 23-02-14 20:24
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- Drugs
- Types of Drugs
- Depressants
- Examples = Alcohol, Solvents and temazepam
- Slows down responses of the nervous system
- Stimulants
- Examples = Nicotine, Ecstasy and Caffeine
- Increases activity of the brain. Used to treat depression
- Painkillers
- Examples = Paracetamol, Aspirin
- Reducing number of painful stimuli at nerve endings
- Performance Enhancers
- Example = anabolic steroids
- Builds muscles in athletes but is a banned substance by sporting organisations
- Hallucinogens
- Example = LSD
- Distort what is seen and heard by altering the pathways that the messages are sent along
- Depressants
- Alters the way that the body works
- Medically useful = antibotics
- Addiction can occur if it is taken over a long period of time
- Example = Caffeine
- Rehabilitation can help to get over an addiction
- Tolerance - Over a period of time you may need a larger dose as your body has adapted and got used to having it.
- Illegal Drugs
- Class A
- Heroin LSD Ecstasy and cocaine
- Class B
- Cannabis and amphetamines
- Class C
- Anabolic steroids and tranquillisers
- Carry punishments if you were to be found taking or dealing these substances.
- Class A is the most serious which could lead to a lengthy prison sentence.
- Sentences are longer if you are found to be dealing them to someone else
- Class A is the most serious which could lead to a lengthy prison sentence.
- Class A
- Types of Drugs
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