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Drugs

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what are drugs? they alter what goes in your body. can interfere with chemical reactions that happen in the body
how do you get withdrawal symptoms? some chemical changes caused by drugs can lead the body to becoming addicted to the drug. if the drug isn't taken an addict can suffer physical withdrawal symptoms
what are the 3 types of drugs? medicinal, recreational, performance enhancing
why would someone take performance enhancing drugs? to make them better at sport
what are 2 types of performance enhancing drugs? anabolic steroids (increase muscle size) stimulants (increase heart rate)
what negative health effects can steroids cause? high blood pressure
why shouldn't people take performance enhancing drugs? 1. unfair if people gain an advantage by taking drugs 2. athletes may not be fully informed of the serious health risks of the drugs they take
why should people take performance enhancing drugs? 1. athletes have the right to make their won decision about whether to take drugs or not 2. drug free sport isn't really fair because different athletes have access to different training facilities, coaches, equipment etc...
what are statins? prescribed drugs used to lower the risk of heart and circulatory disease
what is cannabis? an illegal drug. chemicals in cannabis smoke cause mental health problems
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