2. Physical effects of drug abuse -
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Given below is a list of the physical effects of drug abuse. Draw a human
figure in your notebook and fill in the words from the list to indicate which body
part they will affect.
Brain damage,
Vomiting,
Breathing problems,
Lung cancer,
Heart attack,
Abdominal pain,
Kidney and Liver damage,
Diarrhea,
Constipation,
Contraction of HIV
(if injections are used),
Possibility of accident if driving
under influence of drugs.
Answers
Mephedrone (meow meow, m-cat, plant food, bubble, meph):
can induce feelings of happiness, euphoria and confidence, but can also cause anxiety and paranoia
causes vomiting, sweating and headaches in some users
can overstimulate your heart and nervous system
can cause periods of insomnia
can lead to fits and agitated and hallucinatory states
if used in large amounts, can cause tingling of the hands and feet, seizure and respiratory failure
has been linked to a number of deaths
if injected, can cause vein collapse and increases the risk of HIV and hepatitis infection.
Ecstasy (MDMA, pills, E, eckies):
can make you feel alert, warm and chatty
can make sounds and colours seem more intense
may cause anxiety, confusion, paranoia and even psychosis
is linked (in cases of long-term use) to memory loss, depression and anxiety
can lead to overheating and dehydration
tends to stop your body producing enough urine, so your body retains fluid.
Speed (amphetamine, billy, whizz):
Explanation: