B1.3.2 How effective are medicines? B1.3.3 Drugs 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyMedicine and drugsGCSEAQA Created by: MaddiCreated on: 14-04-14 15:12 What are statins? Statins lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood. 1 of 7 How good are statins at preventing cardiovascular disease? Can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 40%. 2 of 7 Can drugs you buy over the counter be as good the drugs that your doctor prescribes? The effectiveness of both prescribed and non-prescribed drugs can only be measured in double blind trials. 3 of 7 What is a drug? Drugs change the chemical processes in your body, so you may become addicetd to them. 4 of 7 What is an addiction? Addiction is when you become physically or mentally dependent on a drug. 5 of 7 What happens when you stop taking a drug when you are addicted to it? You experience withdrawal symptoms. 6 of 7 Why are drugs such as cannabis, cocaine and heroin such a problem? They are very addictive and cause serious health problems. 7 of 7
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