a) i) Drug
-a substance that causes a change in body function.
ii) Drug abuse
-indiscriminate use of drugs without minding their side effects.
-misuse or wrong use of drugs
b) State the types of drugs, examples and side effects
i) Sedatives
-also called depressant
-a drug that decreases the action of the central nervous system
-reduce anxiety, and tension, induce sleep and act as muscle relaxants
-when abused they cause withdrawal effects such as anxiety, delirium and death.
-includes barbiturates, other sedatives, tranquilizers and alcohol.
ii) Pain-killers
-suppress centers of pain in the brain
iii) Hallucinogens
-given to people with hallucination or mentally ill patients to calm then down
-when abused they lead to a feeling of confusion, agitation, depression and violent behavior that can lead to murder or suicide.
-examples include valium, LSD, bhang, narcotics and cannabis.
iv) Stimulants
-drugs that temporarily increase the action of the central nervous system
-they create a feeling of alertness, wakefulness, a sense of self confidence and well being
-used to decrease fatigue and mild depression
-when abused they cause feelings of persecution, hallucination and addiction
-include amphetamines, cocaine, caffeine, miraa and nicotine
Anganifelix answered the question on April 18, 2018 at 10:51
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