Drugs and You

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They increase brain activity and some examples are: nicotine, caffeine, ecstasy.
Stimulants
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Slows down brain activity and some examples are: alcohol and solvents.
Depressants
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It is caused by damage to the cilia inside the lungs.
Smokers' Cough
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It is caused by damage to the liver caused by alcohol.
Cirrhosis
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The substance found in tobacco smoke that causes cancer.
Carcinogens
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They are tiny, hair-like and found in the trachea, bronchi and bronchioles.
Cilia
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Blocks nerve impulses and some examples are: aspirin and paracetamol.
Painkillers
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Alter what we see and hear and an example is LSD.
Hallucinogen
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Slows down brain activity and some examples are: alcohol and solvents.

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Depressants

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It is caused by damage to the cilia inside the lungs.

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It is caused by damage to the liver caused by alcohol.

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The substance found in tobacco smoke that causes cancer.

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