Drugs

any substance that affects the way the body works e.g. raise heart rate, blurry vision

caffeine, aspirin, antibiotics

Cannabis, speed, ecstasy

Movement - moving parts of body Reproduction - producing offspring Sensitivity - responding & reacting Growth - getting to adult size Respiration - turning food into energy Excretion - getting rid of waste Nutrition - getting Food to stay alive Drug - affect brain - affects movement and sensitivity Drug - affect liver & kidneys (process waste) - affect excretion

drugs used for enjoyment rather than medicine - can be legal or illegal

Drugs that can make you hallucinate. they usually have a severe effect on behaviour and character. - can cause damage to lungs, brain liver and kidneys E.G paint, aerosols and glues

at the age of 18. Found in beer, wine and spirits. a depressant - means it decreases activity of brain and slows down response. poison - can affect the liver and brain this can lead to cirrhosis (liver disease) Very addictive and can impair judgment which can lead to accidents.

Ecstasy and LSD (hallucinogens) - Ecstasy gives the feeling of boundless energy. leads to dehydration, overheating and sometimes death Heroine and morphine (pain killers) - highly addictive. both cause degeneration of person’s life Amphetamine and methedrine (stimulants) - Gives boundless energy. Users become psychologically dependent. behaviour and character deteriorate. Barbiturates (depressants) - slow down nervous system so they slow down reaction time. Help you to sleep but seriously habit - forming