Drugs

• What are drugs defined as?

  Chemical substances affecting body functions
• How do drugs affect the body?

  They alter chemical reactions inside the body
• What are the two types of drugs?

  Medicinal drugs and recreational drugs
• What is the purpose of medicinal drugs?

  To benefit health in some way
• What is an example of a medicinal drug used for pain relief?

  Paracetamol
• What can antibiotics treat?

  Chest infections
• What must doctors consider when prescribing drugs?

  Benefits versus possible risks
• What are recreational drugs taken for?

  Enjoyment, relaxation, or staying awake
• Why are recreational drugs often harmful?

  They normally have no health benefits
• Name two examples of recreational drugs.

  Heroin and cocaine
• What is a characteristic of illegal drugs?

  Taking them breaks the law
• What are some legal recreational drugs mentioned?

  Alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine
• How does alcohol affect the body?

  It damages the liver and affects the nervous system
• What health risks are associated with tobacco use?

  Increased risk of cancer and heart disease
• What happens when the body becomes dependent on a drug?

  You need the drug to feel normal
• What are withdrawal symptoms?

  Unpleasant effects when stopping a drug
• Name three withdrawal symptoms.

  Headaches, anxiety, and sweating