Drugs
- Created by: NWILKA1
- Created on: 30-05-14 17:49
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- Drugs
- Change the chemical processes in peoples' bodies
- This means they may become addicted and suffer withdrawal symptoms.
- Heroine and Cocaine are particuarly addictive.
- This means they may become addicted and suffer withdrawal symptoms.
- Stimulants
- Speed up the activitiy of the brain so people feel more alert and energetic
- Caffeine
- Cocaine
- Caffeine
- Nicotine
- Nicotine
- Speed up the activitiy of the brain so people feel more alert and energetic
- Depressants
- Slow down the responses of the brain so people feel calme and more able to cope.
- Alcohol
- Cannabis
- Hallucinogens
- Cause vivid waking dreams
- LSD
- Sport enhancing drugs
- Steroids to build muscle
- Stimulants improve reaction time
- Duretics cause weight loss
- Beta-blockers steady nerves
- Addiction
- When a drug is taken, the body adjusts to the drug's presence so it can function normally.
- After taking a drug for a long period of time, the body gets used to functioning with the drug
- Eventually the body can no longer function without the drug.
- The body is dependant on the drug and addicted to it.
- Eventually the body can no longer function without the drug.
- After taking a drug for a long period of time, the body gets used to functioning with the drug
- After taking a drug for a long period of time, the body gets used to functioning with the drug
- Eventually the body can no longer function without the drug.
- The body is dependant on the drug and addicted to it.
- Eventually the body can no longer function without the drug.
- Phycological addiction is where a person believes that they cannot function without the drug
- When a drug is taken, the body adjusts to the drug's presence so it can function normally.
- Change the chemical processes in peoples' bodies
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