Year 8 Drug Education Revision | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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What is one way that alcohol advertisements try to target young people?

Humour, famous faces, depict them having fun etc.

Explain how a depressant drug of your choosing could impact a dimension a dimension of H&W.

Answers may vary.

What are three reasons why people who have consumed the same amount of alcohol migh have different BACs or be different levels of drunk?

Body size/weight, age, tolerence, have they eaten, gender, age, medication, hydration

Outline one long- and one short-term effect of alcohol consumption.

Long - liver cancer. Short - slurred speech.

Outline how drugs can have both a positive and a negative impact of health and wellbeing. Refer to at least two dimensions of health.

Answers will vary.

If a friend has cosumed too much alcohol and has passed out/vomited, what is one thing you should do to help them be safe?

Recovery position

What does BAC stand for and how is it tested?

Blood Alochol Cotent/Concentration. Breathalyser/blood test.

Name a drug that is legal for purchase by adults, but not for people under 18 in Australia

Alcohol, tobacco

Alochol is an example of which type of drug?

Depressant

Drugs effect your ... nervous system.

Central

Identify the three main categories of drugs.

Stimulants, Depressants, Hallucinogens

Are two shots (40% alcohol, 30ml) of spirits going to give me the same amount of standard drinks as two stubbies (3.5% alcohol, 375ml) of ‘mid strength beer’. Explain your answer.

Yes - both are two standard drinks.

What is one way to ensure you and a friend get home safely at the end of the night after a party?

Organise a lift with a parent.

Explain the difference between illicit and licit drugs.

Licit drugs are legal, while illicit drugs are illegal for recreational use, including prohibited substances and pharmaceuticals used improperly.

What are two reasons why someone might start smoking/vaping?

Peer pressure, to 'look cool', curiosity, seen parents/other adults doing it

What are two short-term effects that stimulants have on the body?

Increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, talkative, decreased appetite, trouble sleeping

Outline one long- and one short-term effect of tobacco use.

Long - lung cancer. Short - bad breath.

In Victoria, what is the maximum legal BAC to drive on a full license?

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