Recreational drug use: stimulants
I can explain how stimulants affect the body in both the short and long term.
Recreational drug use: stimulants
I can explain how stimulants affect the body in both the short and long term.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Stimulants make you feel more alert and can give you quicker thinking and reaction times.
- Caffeine is a legal stimulant present in some foods and drinks.
- Cocaine and ecstasy are examples of illegal stimulants used as recreational drugs.
- Substance abuse can cause physical and mental health issues.
Keywords
Drug - a medicine or other substance that has a physiological effect when introduced into the body
Recreational - something that is done for fun
Stimulant - speeds up the messages sent from the brain the nerves
Legal - allowed by the law
Illegal - not allowed by the law
Common misconception
Legal drugs cannot lead to addiction.
Nearly all drugs used for recreation, legal or illegal, can lead to addiction.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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allowed by the law
not allowed by the law
