The facts about drugs
I can describe the effects and risks of drugs.
The facts about drugs
I can describe the effects and risks of drugs.
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Key learning points
- Prescription drugs come from doctors or pharmacists and can help with medical conditions.
- It is dangerous to take medicines that are not meant for us.
- Drugs have powerful short-term and long-term effects and side-effects.
- There are a number of motivations for taking drugs.
- Most young people do not take any drugs.
Keywords
Drug - a substance that affects the way our body or mind work
Prescription - medicine given by a doctor or pharmacist
Effect - when our body or mind is changed by a substance
Side-effect - an unexpected or unwanted change, caused by a substance
Motivation - the reason why someone does something
Common misconception
It's always good to take medicines.
Medicines can cure illness. However, taking the wrong medicines or the wrong amount can be very dangerous.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
cannot stop using a substance even though it's doing harm
relying on a substance to feel alright
imaginary lines that separate what we will or won't allow
Exit quiz
6 Questions
drop in heart rate and blood pressure
poor quality sleep and headaches
coordination and reactions slow down
lack of appetite and weight loss