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14 Cards in this Set
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What is a drug?
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A drug is a substance that affects body or mind
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Drug Abuse is...
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Over-dosing on legal drugs or taking illegal ones
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How are illegal drugs classified?
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Class A ('hard' drugs)
Class B Class C ('soft' drugs) |
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What do you get for being found with Class A, B and C?
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Possession-
A - Upto 7 years, a fine or both B - Upto 5 years, a fine or both C - Upto 1 year, a fine or caution |
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What do you get for supplying Class A, B and C?
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Supply -
A - Life sentance, a fine or both B - Upto 14 years, a fine or both C - Upto 3 years, a fine or both |
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Why do people take drugs?
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Peer pressure, addiction, enjoyment, social thing, easy to get, rebel, be part of a group, see what it's like etc.
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What are general religious views on drugs?
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Drugs for medical purposes are fine, you should respect the law of the country you are in - if the drug is illegal there don't take it
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What are some Christian views against drugs?
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The body is a temple - treat it with respect
Prayer calms the body and spirit, don't need to take drugs Salvation Army don't take any as they help addicts and should be an example |
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What are some Christian views for drugs?
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Wine is symbol of Jesus
Smoking/Drinking is okay in moderation Everything was put here by God so thinks like cannabis can be used in worship (Rastafarians0 |
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What are Muslim views?
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You don't need anything as you have prayer
Alcohol is harram (forbidden) Smoking is choice, but don't passive smoke or during the fast of Ramadan Intoxicants are the lure of Satan |
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What are some examples of legal drugs?
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Alcohol, Caffeine and Tobacco
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How can addicts get help?
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They can go to rehab centres or groups to get help and talk about their addiction with other addicts such as Alcohol Anonymous
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What are the reasons that Cannabis should be moved to a Class B?
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It is much stronger than it used to be, strength of 80% rather than 30%
First time users getting younger and be a gateway drug |
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what are the reasons that Cannabis should stay a Class C?
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Dealing is still punished
Alcohol and Tabacco are used more and do more damage |
