RS DRUG ABUSE

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DRUG
A substance which, when taken, affects the body or mind.
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PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Drugs legally obtained only with a doctors consent to treat a medical condition.
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DRUG ABUSE
Using drugs in a way that harms the user
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ILLEGAL DRUGS
Drugs which are illegal to possess, sell or use because of their potential harm and addictiveness.
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LEGAL DRUGS
Drugs that can be purchased legally, e.g. paracetamol and aspirins.
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SOCIAL DRUGS
legal drugs which are addictive, such as alcohol, nicotine and caffeine.
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SOLVENTS
Some aerosols, glue and gas lighter refills can be abused by sniffing, which can cause hallucinations and can be fatal.
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CAFFEINE
A mild legal stimulant found in coffee, chocolate etc.
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TOBACCO
Used in cigarettes and cigars
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NICOTINE
A addictive social drug found in cigarettes and cigars
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ALCOHOL
An addictive social drug found in beer, wine and spirits
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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
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CANNABIS
A class B drug which is usually smoked. Some people wish to see this drug legalised.
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REHABILITATION
Often referred to as 'rehab'. This is a process by which addicts are helped to overcome their addiction to drugs
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Drugs legally obtained only with a doctors consent to treat a medical condition.

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PRESCRIPTION DRUG

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Using drugs in a way that harms the user

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Card 4

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Drugs which are illegal to possess, sell or use because of their potential harm and addictiveness.

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Card 5

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Drugs that can be purchased legally, e.g. paracetamol and aspirins.

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