The Types of Drugs in the World
The Types of Drugs in the World
Introduction
There are many types of drugs in the World today. Some are Legal and others are Illegal. A drug is a substance which can affect the way your mind and body works.
There are a lot of illegal drugs which are highly addictive e.g. cannabis, cocaine, speeds, LSD and heroin. These types of drugs are very dangerous and can kill.
Legal drugs can be prescribed by your doctor if necessary. These drugs can be can be used to cure illnesses. Most of the drugs which are legal are mild and might give you some drowsiness.
All types of drugs come from chemicals in the roots, seeds, bark, leaves and juices of a plant.
Antibiotics are drugs which can kill the bacteria from your body.
Bacteria are the largest germs.
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Alcohol.
What it looks like/How it's taken
* It is illegal to sell alcohol to under-18s (unless they're 16 or
17 and having a meal in a restaurant).
* Police will soon have legal powers to confiscate alcohol from under-18s drinking in public. Where there's a local bye-law, they can already do this.
* Alcoholic drinks come in different strengths, measured as a percentage (%) by volume. The higher the percentage marked on the label the stronger the drink will be.
* Alcopops often contain more alcohol than many beers, lager or cider. The Effects
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* Many people enjoy drinking alcohol. In small amounts it can help them to relax and feel more sociable.
* Some people use alcohol to escape from their problems.
* The effect depends on the strength of the drink and how fast it is consumed. * It also varies according to when a person last ate, and their weight, mood and surroundings.
* Speech can become slurred, co-ordination affected and emotions heightened. * A hangover (the after-effects of alcohol) can leave you feeling ill for a day or so.
The Risks
* Alcohol is a depressant drug. Users can end up feeling very down.
* Women get
Introduction
There are many types of drugs in the World today. Some are Legal and others are Illegal. A drug is a substance which can affect the way your mind and body works.
There are a lot of illegal drugs which are highly addictive e.g. cannabis, cocaine, speeds, LSD and heroin. These types of drugs are very dangerous and can kill.
Legal drugs can be prescribed by your doctor if necessary. These drugs can be can be used to cure illnesses. Most of the drugs which are legal are mild and might give you some drowsiness.
All types of drugs come from chemicals in the roots, seeds, bark, leaves and juices of a plant.
Antibiotics are drugs which can kill the bacteria from your body.
Bacteria are the largest germs.
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Alcohol.
What it looks like/How it's taken
* It is illegal to sell alcohol to under-18s (unless they're 16 or
17 and having a meal in a restaurant).
* Police will soon have legal powers to confiscate alcohol from under-18s drinking in public. Where there's a local bye-law, they can already do this.
* Alcoholic drinks come in different strengths, measured as a percentage (%) by volume. The higher the percentage marked on the label the stronger the drink will be.
* Alcopops often contain more alcohol than many beers, lager or cider. The Effects
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* Many people enjoy drinking alcohol. In small amounts it can help them to relax and feel more sociable.
* Some people use alcohol to escape from their problems.
* The effect depends on the strength of the drink and how fast it is consumed. * It also varies according to when a person last ate, and their weight, mood and surroundings.
* Speech can become slurred, co-ordination affected and emotions heightened. * A hangover (the after-effects of alcohol) can leave you feeling ill for a day or so.
The Risks
* Alcohol is a depressant drug. Users can end up feeling very down.
* Women get