Health Term 3 Revision

Drug

Drug

Drug

Drug

a medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body

Passive Smoking

Passive smoking is the inhalation of tobacco smoke by individuals other than the active smoker. This can happen when someone is in a room or area where others are smoking, or when they breathe in smoke that has been exhaled by a smoker.

Peer Pressure

Peer pressure is the influence that people of a similar age or social group exert on one another. This pressure can be positive or negative, but it often leads to individuals changing their behavior or beliefs to fit in with their peers.

Addiction

Drug addiction is a disease that makes people crave and use drugs even when they know it's harmful. This is because drugs change the brain in a way that makes it hard to stop using them.

Binge Drinking

Binge drinking is the consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol in a short period of time. This can lead to a variety of negative consequences, including impaired judgment, accidents, and health problems.

Prescription Drug

Prescription drugs are medications that require a doctor's written order to obtain. They are used to treat a variety of medical conditions and can be very effective when taken as directed.

Illicit drug

Illicit drugs are substances that are illegal to produce, manufacture, possess, or distribute. They are often harmful and addictive, and can have serious negative consequences for both individuals and society.

3 types of Drugs

Depressants (D)

Depressants slow down the central nervous system.

Examples:

1.     Alcohol

2.     Benzodiazepines (e.g., Xanax, Valium)

3.     Opioids (e.g., heroin, morphine)

 

Stimulants (S)

Stimulants speed up the central nervous system.

Examples:

1.     Cocaine

2.     Amphetamines (e.g., methamphetamine, Adderall)

3.     Caffeine

 

Hallucinogens (H)

Hallucinogens alter perception, thoughts, and feelings.

Examples:

1.     LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)

2.     Psilocybin (mushrooms)

3.     DMT (dimethyltryptamine)

What are some health effects that can be caused by caffeine use?

o    Increased heart rate and blood pressure

 

o    Anxiety and nervousness

 

o   Digestive issues: heartburn, acid reflux, and diarrhea.

 

o   Sleep disturbances

What are the 4 L’s?

L Liver: Excessive drug use can lead to liver damage due to the organ's role in metabolizing harmful substances.

 

L Loverhood: Drug use can create strong social bonds and support networks within drug-using communities.

 

L  Lively Hood: Economic and social factors, such as poverty and unemployment, can contribute to drug use.

 

L Law: Australian laws regulate drug possession, trafficking, and use, and law enforcement agencies play a role in addressing drug-related issues.

List 3 Similarities and 3 Differences between vaping and smoking cigarettes

Similarities Between Vaping and Smoking Cigarettes

1.      Nicotine Addiction: Both vaping and smoking cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive.

2.      Potential Health Risks: Both vaping and smoking cigarettes pose significant health risks, including the potential for respiratory problems, heart disease, and cancer.

3.      Social and Behavioural Patterns: Both vaping and smoking cigarettes can be influenced by social factors and peer pressure.

Differences Between Vaping and Smoking Cigarettes

4.      Delivery Method: Vaping involves inhaling vapor produced by heating a liquid containing nicotine, while smoking cigarettes involves inhaling smoke produced by burning tobacco.

5.      Exposure to Harmful Chemicals: Vaping exposes users to fewer harmful chemicals compared to smoking cigarettes, but it's important to note that vaping is not completely harmless.

6.      Regulation: Vaping is generally less strictly regulated than smoking cigarettes, with varying laws and regulations across different jurisdictions.

Identify all DRSABCD factors and explain what steps you take at each step

Danger

 Responce

 Send for help

 Airway

 Breathing

CPR

   Defibrilator

Define what socially accepted drugs means and give 3 examples

1. Alcohol: Alcohol is one of the most widely consumed and socially accepted drugs worldwide.

 

2. Caffeine: Caffeine is found in many popular beverages and is generally considered safe and socially acceptable.

 

3. Nicotine: Nicotine is still widely used through methods like vaping and nicotine gum, although societal attitudes towards tobacco smoking have changed