Drugs

Drugs

List of Drugs

• Write down a list of any drugs you can name.

Categorization of Drugs

• How can we categorise these drugs?

Categories of Drugs

• Legal

• Illegal

• Medicinal

• Recreational

Key Definition

• Definition of Drugs:

  • Drugs are any substance taken into the body that modifies or affects chemical reactions in the body.

Medicinal Drugs

• Painkillers:

  • Description: Relieve the symptoms of illness (for example headaches, fever, etc.).

  • Note: Painkillers do not treat the underlying disease.

• Antibiotics:

  • Description: Kill bacterial infections.

  • Note: Antibiotics are effective against bacteria but not against viruses.

Resistant Bacteria

• Concept of Resistant Bacteria:

Discussion Points

• How can we limit the number of resistant bacteria evolving?

  • Strategies to Consider: (Elucidate potential approaches based on further information or classroom discussions)