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Year 9 Health Ed
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Myelination is... | Insulating around nerve fibres that increase the speed of communication. |
| Is an illicit drug legal or illegal? | Illegal |
| Are licit drugs legal for everyone? | No, they are legal for people of a certain age and/or with a prescription |
| BAC stands for | Blood Alcohol Concentration |
| What is the BAC limit for a P-plate drive? | 0.00 |
| What are the 3-forms of cannabis? | Marijuana, hashish and hashish oil |
| How does a depressant drug effect your central nervous system (CNS)? | It slows down the messages to and from your brain |
| How does a stimulant drug effect your central nervous system (CNS)? | It speeds up the messages to and from your brain |
| How does a hallucinogenic drug effect your central nervous system (CNS)? | It distorts or mixes up messages to and from your brain |
| What type of drug is MDMA (Ecstasy) classified as? | A stimulant and hallucinogen |
| What type of drug is alcohol classified as? | A depressant |
| What type of drug are heroin an morphine classified as? | Depressants, but these are also known as opiates. |
| How many grams of pure alcohol does a standard drink contain? | 10 grams |
| What factors could influence the way that alcohol rises an individuals BAC? | Body size, empty stomach/if they have eaten, body fat, gender and fatigue |
| Continued use of cannabis over a prolonged period of time might cause what condition? | Drug-induced psychosis |
| What might Individuals who consume alcohol or who spend time with people be more likely to be the victim of? | Abuse by another person affected by alcohol |
| What is the name of the chemical that gives Cannabis its depressant and sometimes hallucinogen effect called? | THC - tetrahydrocannabinol |
| What is the name given to a highly addictive form of cocaine processed into a crystal ? | Crack - Cocaine |
| What part of the brain is affected during a black out? | The hypothalamus. |
| What is myelination? | Reinforcing of important information in the brain. |
| What is the legal status of heroin? | Illegal. |
| What affect does alcohol have on the Hypothalamus? | Reduces the release of hormones that regulate water in the brain - leads to dehydration, head aches and body aches often associated with hangovers. |
| Molly is a street name for which drug? | Ecstasy - MDMA |
| True or False, combining even small amounts of drugs can be more intoxicating than a large quantity of a single drug? | True. |
| Which age group has the highest number of alcohol related admissions and deaths? | 15 - 34 year olds |
| What is a dissociative drug? | A drug that disconnects the user from their body and environment. They include; PCP, ketamine, dextromethorphan and salvia. |
| From November 1st 2001, what activity became illegal? | Serve alcohol in a private home to anyone under 18, or at a bar or pub unless their parent or guardian has given permission |
| What does research indicates about that those who use Cannabis before the age of 18? | They are at increased risk of long term dependance and tolerance for the substance. More likely to become addicted. |
| What is the scientific name of Ice? | Crystal Methamphetamine. |
| What is one of the most concerning signs of cannabis? | Feeling confused or not in control of one's actions. |
| What is a law? | A legal rule or requirement enforced by the police, if you don't follow it you will get into trouble. |
| What is a guideline? | An recommendation that you can follow if you choose. |
| What is alcohol made from? | Fermenting different grains, vegetables and fruits |
| Alcohol affects the frontal lobes (pre-frontal cortex) of the brain by... | Making a person feel more relaxed and reducing their inhibitions. |
| What is a psychoactive drug? | A chemical substance that changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness or behaviour. Also known as psychopharmaceutical, or psychotropic. |
| Risks associated with drug induced 'black outs' are... | Physical injury, rape, unprotected sex - STI's, fights, taking illicit drugs, overdose. |
| What is the role of the brain stem? | Final checkpoint for information going between the body and the brain. |
| Being around drinkers or consuming alcohol puts you at greater risk... | Abuse or assault by someone affected by alcohol. |
| What is needed if someone who has been dependant on alcohol withdraws from it? | Support and medical supervision. |
| What causes the variety of colour, flavours and odours of alcoholic drinks? | The ingredients used to make them. |
| If a person consumes a lot of alcohol in a short period it can result in... | Blackouts, loss of consciousness or in severe cases coma and death (stop breathing) - this is because the CNS is severely depressed that vital functions cease. |
| What area of the body is dramatically affected by drugs? | The CNS - central nervous system. |
| The number one concern for adolescents aged 15 - 19 is... | Coping with stress. |
| What is another name for illicit drugs ? | Narcotics or Psychoactive drugs - these are drugs affect a person's CNS. They act on the brain and can change a person's mood, thought process or behaviour. |
| Drugs that reduces or blocks pain receptors are called... | Analgesics or anaesthetic. |
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