EPR- Drug Abuse

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Christians views on drugs?
"Learn to control your body in a way thats holy and honourable". "Your body is the temple…".- direct attack on God. Prescriped drugs accepted- look after the body. Alcohol used in Holy Communion. Too much alcohol= immoral behaviour (DOJ) Laws of land
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Buddhist views on drugs?
"Abstain from in toxins"- cloud the mind. Samsara. Further from reaching enlightenment. "Health is the greatest of gifts".
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Definition of medically prescribed drugs?
A drug thats only available on written instructions from a doctor, dentist to a pharmacist.
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What is a drug?
A substance that if consumed will affect our body and minds.
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An example of a organisation that challenges the tobacco industry?
Ash- Action on smoking and health. Public health charity that helps to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.
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What does the term recreational drug mean?
A drug taken for pleasure rather than medical needs because of an addiction.
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Rastafarians use marijuana for what?
Heighten spiritual awareness.
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What are drugs classified under?
The Drugs Misuse Act 1971. Based on their harmfulness and addictiveness.
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