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Flashcards by glhoward13, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by glhoward13
almost 10 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What is a drug? | A substance that, when taken,affects the body/mind. E.G: solvent, alcohol. |
| Why do people take drugs?(5) | Pain relief, fun, sensation, peer pressure & performance enhancer. |
| Definition: Gateway drug | A progression drug, encourages user to try stronger drugs (e.g:heroin). |
| Definition: Haram | Forbidden by Islamic Law |
| Definition: Stimulant | Quickens some vital bodily processes. |
| Definition: Depressant | Reduces nervous/functional activity. |
| 3 organisations helping addicts: | Alcoholics anonymous, Amy Winehouse foundation & Addaction. |
| For legalisation of cannabis (4) | Already millions of users, helps treat effects of cancer/MS,nearly impossible to overdose & calms people. |
| Against legalisation of cannabis (4) | Would encourage use of it, more tar than tobacco, gateway drug & contains more than 500 chemicals. |
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