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What is the legal age to purchase alcohol in the UK?

18

Where should medicines be kept?

Out of reach of small children

What is another name for drugs that can make us recover from illness?

Medicine

What is an effect of nicotine on the body?

<p>It makes you crave more</p> Signup and view all the answers

Caffeine is a drug found in which everyday drink?

<p>Coffee</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of smoking cigarettes?

<p>You have an increased risk of heart attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these substances is not a drug?

<p>Lemonade</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason why medicines should be kept out of reach of small children?

<p>They might be harmful if taken incorrectly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these places is a typical place to buy medicines?

<p>Pharmacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the below statements is cocaine?

<p>It is an illegal drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a common effect of nicotine on the body?

<p>It makes you crave more</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Substance Abuse and Medicines

  • Cocaine is an illegal drug.

Age Restrictions for Buying Alcohol

  • The legal age to buy alcohol is 21.

Safe Amount of Alcohol for Men

  • A safe amount of alcohol for a man to drink in one day is 3-4 units.

Consequences of Smoking

  • Smoking can lead to chest infections, an increased risk of heart attack, and lung cancer.
  • Fresh breath is not a consequence of smoking.

Storing Medicines

  • Medicines should be kept out of reach of small children.

Effects of Nicotine

  • Nicotine from cigarettes can make you feel happy and crave more.
  • It does not make you feel sick or run faster.

Sources of Medicines

  • Medicines come from pharmacies.

Names for Drugs

  • Another name for drugs that can make us recover from illness is medicine.

Definition of an Alcoholic

  • An alcoholic is someone who is addicted to alcohol.

Caffeine in Everyday Drinks

  • Caffeine is a drug found in coffee.

Substance Abuse and Medicines

  • Cocaine is an illegal drug.

Age Restrictions for Buying Alcohol

  • The legal age to buy alcohol is 21.

Safe Amount of Alcohol for Men

  • A safe amount of alcohol for a man to drink in one day is 3-4 units.

Consequences of Smoking

  • Smoking can lead to chest infections, an increased risk of heart attack, and lung cancer.
  • Fresh breath is not a consequence of smoking.

Storing Medicines

  • Medicines should be kept out of reach of small children.

Effects of Nicotine

  • Nicotine from cigarettes can make you feel happy and crave more.
  • It does not make you feel sick or run faster.

Sources of Medicines

  • Medicines come from pharmacies.

Names for Drugs

  • Another name for drugs that can make us recover from illness is medicine.

Definition of an Alcoholic

  • An alcoholic is someone who is addicted to alcohol.

Caffeine in Everyday Drinks

  • Caffeine is a drug found in coffee.

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