Empowered choices

Risk minimisation

R- Recognise the threat

R- React accordingly and safely

R- Report to a trusted adult

Reasons someone might do drugs

Health

Peer pressure

Habit

Performance

Enjoyment

Curiosity

Social

Coping

Drug definition

any substance that changes the way in which the mind or body functions

Types of drugs

Depressants - something that dulls the activity of the nervous systems and makes reactions slow (alcohol, cannabis, ketamine etc)

Stimulants - raises the heartbeat and makes the nervous systems speed up (eg. caffeine, cocaine, nicotine etc)

Hallucinogens - alter various cognitive functions and changes the way your process your environment (eg. ketamine, cannabis, magic mushrooms etc.)

The five ps of first aid

Preserve life

Protect from further harm

Prevent worsening of injury or illness

Promote recovery

Procure medical aid

Legal substances

Age: no alcohol or nicotine if youre under the age of 18

Location: you cant smoke or drink in some places

Driving: no alcohol when driving

Their sale: smoking packaging has to show the effects of smoking

DRSABCD

D - Dangers?

R - Responsive? (COWS can you hear me, open your eyes, whats youre name, squeeze my hand)

S - Send for help!

A - Airways?

B - Breathing?

C - CPR!

D - Attach defib