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11 Cards in this Set
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Reasons why people take drugs |
To be invincible To relax To escape To relive pain To treat known medical condition Addiction Satisfy a craving To rebel To commit suicide To celebrate To cope with stress |
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Drug |
Any substance which, when taken into body creates a change in physiology, mood or perception Chemical compound which alters the operational function of a brain |
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Alcohol |
Weight problems Upset stomach Anxiety Stress Depression Blurred vision Skin problems Raised blood pressure |
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Alcohol over a long period |
Liver disease Cancer Memory loss Damage to nervous system Damage to immune system Diabetes Strokes |
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Misuse drugs act Psychoactive substance act |
Possession of a controlled drug Possession with intent to supply of controlled drug Production, cultivation of controlled drug Supply another person with a controlled drug Offering to supply another person with controlled drug Import and export drugs Allowing your premises to be used for consumption, supplying and manufacturing |
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Framework for tackling drugs |
Reduce demand Restrict supply Build a recovery Supporting people to live drug free life |
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Effect drugs have on your body |
Uppers Downers Hallucinogenic Mixture |
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Drugs commonly found in prison |
Cannabis Heroin Benzodiazepines These days Paracetamol Tramadol Pregablin |
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Methods of drug taking |
Swallowing Injecting and inhaling |
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Common symptoms of drug use |
Weight Upset stomach Hallucinations Vomiting Dilated pupils Depression Paranoia Angry behaviour Poor hygiene Running nose Watery eyes Rotten teeth |
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Drug testing |
Testing for clinical process Voluntary drug testing Mandatory drug testing Alcohol testing |
