RS DRUG ABUSE 0.0 / 5 ? Religious StudiesDRUG ABUSEGCSEAQA Created by: ScarlettRoweXCreated on: 29-11-16 17:01 DRUG A substance which, when taken, affects the body or mind. 1 of 14 PRESCRIPTION DRUG Drugs legally obtained only with a doctors consent to treat a medical condition. 2 of 14 DRUG ABUSE Using drugs in a way that harms the user 3 of 14 ILLEGAL DRUGS Drugs which are illegal to possess, sell or use because of their potential harm and addictiveness. 4 of 14 LEGAL DRUGS Drugs that can be purchased legally, e.g. paracetamol and aspirins. 5 of 14 SOCIAL DRUGS legal drugs which are addictive, such as alcohol, nicotine and caffeine. 6 of 14 SOLVENTS Some aerosols, glue and gas lighter refills can be abused by sniffing, which can cause hallucinations and can be fatal. 7 of 14 CAFFEINE A mild legal stimulant found in coffee, chocolate etc. 8 of 14 TOBACCO Used in cigarettes and cigars 9 of 14 NICOTINE A addictive social drug found in cigarettes and cigars 10 of 14 ALCOHOL An addictive social drug found in beer, wine and spirits 11 of 14 DRUG CLASSIFICATION there are three legal categories by which drugs are classified in British Law according to the level of harm they do and how addictive they are 12 of 14 CANNABIS A class B drug which is usually smoked. Some people wish to see this drug legalised. 13 of 14 REHABILITATION Often referred to as 'rehab'. This is a process by which addicts are helped to overcome their addiction to drugs 14 of 14
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