biology 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyCells, tissues and organsGCSEAQA Created by: ameliaberryCreated on: 14-05-16 14:46 What are illegal drugs? Against the law to take these drugs. 1 of 13 Why was thalidomide given to pregnant women years ago? It was a useful drug at treating morning sickness. 2 of 13 Why is thalidomide never given to pregnant women nowadays? It caused limb abnormalities in babies whose mothers were treated when pregnant. 3 of 13 Name two very addictive drugs? Cocaine and heroin 4 of 13 What is meant by a "Recreational drug"? Drugs that are taken for pleasure rather than to cure a disease or symptom. 5 of 13 Why do some athletes take steroids? To build muscle mass. 6 of 13 What is meant by a double-blind trial? Neither the doctor nor patient knows who has been given the drug or the placebo. 7 of 13 What condition is caused in teens who smoke cannabis? Depression - A mental health problem 8 of 13 What causes addiction to drugs? The drugs change the chemical processes in the body. 9 of 13 What parts of the body are effected by recreational drugs? Brain, nervous system and the liver 10 of 13 Why does the use of legal drugs in the uk produce more health problems than illegal drugs? more people are available to them, more people take alcohol and tobacco. 11 of 13 What stages do drugs need to go through before they are sold to the patients? first tested on: Cells, tissues and organs; then animals; then on healthy volunteers; finally patients 12 of 13 Why do some people progress from smoking cannabis to heroin? Cannabis is a gateway drug (it usually leads to harder drugs), most likely the drug pushers offer them more expensive drugs when they buy cannabis. 13 of 13
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