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1
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what are illegal drugs classified on?

A

a scale from A to C

2
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what are tobacco and alcohol classified as?

A

legal recreational drugs

3
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what can antibiotics do?

A

they can stop the growth of bacteria

4
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where are prescription drugs tested?

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in clinical trials

5
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what is a drug?

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a drug is a substance taken into the body that modifies or affects chemical reactions in the body

6
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what does a depressant do?

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slows down nerve and brain activity

7
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what is an example of a depressant?

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alcohol, solvents, temazepam

8
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what does a hallucinogen do?

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alters what we see and hear

9
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what is an example of a hallucinogen?

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LSD

10
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what does a painkiller do?

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blocks nerve impulses

11
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what is an example of a painkiller?

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aspirin and paracetamol

12
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what does a performance enhancer do?

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improves muscle development

13
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what is an example of a performance enhancer?

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anabolic steroids

14
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what does a stimulant do?

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increases nerve and brain activity

15
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what is an example of a stimulant?

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nicotine, caffeine, ecstasy