Disturbances to Body Coordination (1)

Definition of drugs

A type of chemical substance that can affect the mind and change the body function, emotion and behaviour of the user

Four main types of drugs

Depressant, stimulant, inhalant & hallucinogen

Examples of depressant

Barbiturates and alcohol

Examples of stimulant

Amphetamine & metaphetamine

Examples of inhalants

Solvent, gas substances, aerosol and nitrite substance

Examples of hallucinogen

Ketamines, LSD and cannabis

Symptoms of drug addiction

Shivering, nausea, anxiety & depression

Effects of drugs and alcohol abuse on human health

Liver cirrhosis, stomach ulcer, violent behaviour and hallucination

Definition of liver cirrhosis

The condition of the liver that has undergone chroning damage, scarring, hardening and fails to function normally

Defintion of stomach ulcer

The condition when the stomach lining is damaged