Health - Drugs - Year 9

What is a drug?

any substance which when taken into the body alters the way the body works

What is a stimulant and an example?

increases the communication between the CNS and the brain to increase altertness and physical activity

eg - caffine and nicotine

3 short term effects of stimulants

Euphoria, Increased alertness, increased blood pressure

3 long term effects of stimulants

Addiction, Anxiety and depression, impaired sleep problems

What is a depressant and an example?

A drug that slows communication in the CNS for medical purposes can calm nerves and relax muscles

eg - alcohol, heroin

3 short term effects of depressants?

Reduced anxiety and stress, slowed reaction times, impaired judgement

3 long term effects of depressants?

Impaired coordination, Vomiting, irregular breathing

What is a hallucinogen and an example?

drugs that alter sensations and perception in the brain and CNS and often cause visual and auditory hallucinations distrubing the users perciption of reality

eg - LSD, magic mushrooms

3 short term effects of hallucinogens?

Euphoria, seeing and hearing things that arn't there, confusion

3 long term effects of hallucinogens?

Memory loss, flashbacks, anxiety

What is an inhalant and an example?

when inhaled can cause feelings of drowsiness and relaxation - can cause nausea illness and sometimes death

eg - solvents, aerosols

3 short term effects of inhalants?

Nausea, headaches, derlirium

3 long term effects of inhalants?

Seizures, organ damage, brain damage

What is a legal drug

mostly used for therapeutic purposes but also include alcohol, caffine and chocolate

What is an illegal drug?

categorised by governments because they represent an immediate threat to individuals and the community.

What is a vape?

Battery powered devices that heta liquid into an aerosol people breath in

What do vapes often contain

They may contain nicotine, flavourings and a range of harmful and toxic chemicals.

What makes vapes harmful

They are high addictive and contain large amounts of nicotine. Nicotine can harm brain development. Nicotine can increase risk of getting addicted to other drugs.

What does brain development affect

Learning, memory, attention

How are vapes regulated

They are egulated by the TGA who regulate things for theropeudic purposes so people stay safe and healthy

Can you buy vapes

Anyone over the age of 18 and with a medical certificate can buy a TGA approved vape.

What does party safe mean?

reducing the risks at parties such as intoxicated violence, decision making under the influence of alcohol or gatecrashes.

Why should you register your party with victoria police

So police are aware of the event and can provide assistance if things get out of hand.

Party safe tips

How are you getting home

Plan ahead - know the regulations and contact nessacary people

Keep and eye on your friends and each other

Be drug aware

Be aware of alcohol

Know where to get help

What makes vapes enticing

Their colourful packaging, flavours and cheap price