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T O R E V I S E F O R T H E S E M E S T E R
T E S T

Lesson intention
Topics to revise for Test
• Traditional and alternative medicines

• Over the counter and prescription medicine

• Classifications of drugs

• Tobacco

• Alcohol

• Energy drinks and caffeine

• Cannabis
 Chapter 1 review – P.55 – Textbook
2 What is the difference 3 Why is it dangerous to
1 What is the meaning of between over-the-counter take a prescription drug for 4 What is meant by the
the term 'drug use'?  drugs and prescription any reason other than its term 'bush medicine'?
medication? intended purpose?

7 How many grams of

alcohol are in a standard
6 Name three short-term 8 Name three short-term
5 Explain the three main drink, and why is it
and three long-term effects and three long-term effects
classifications of drugs.  important to be aware of
of alcohol on the body. of smoking on the body. 
the alcoholic content of a
standard drink?

9 Why is vaping considered to be harmful to 10 Alcohol is considered to be the most harmful legal
your health? drug available. Explain five reasons why this is the case.
 Chapter 1 review – P.55 – Textbook
11 Energy drinks can be potentially
dangerous when consumed in large
quantities. Identify the main drug found
in these drinks and list five common
side effects of the over-consumption of
energy drinks.
15 Discuss the meaning of being
assertive. Do you think someone who
lacks confidence or is shy can still be
assertive? Explain your answer.  and explain how it aims to raise
14 In Australia, the harm caused by drug
13 Explain the social factors that could
use in communities can be very costly.
12 Discuss the dangers of ecstasy use. influence a person's decision to use
In what ways does drug use affect
drugs. 
Australian communities?
16 The Australian Government has
released many confronting campaigns
18 There are numerous ways of
designed to 'shock' people into breaking
17 You find your friend on the floor, enhancing sporting performance without
a habit that may have a deadly effect on
unconscious but breathing. What would resorting to banned substances. Discuss
their health. Identify one such campaign
you do?  the various legal aids that can be used to
enhance performance.
awareness among the Australian
population.
 • The term 'drug use' refers to
the consumption of any
substance that can alter a
1 What is the
person's physical or mental
meaning of the
state, including legal or illegal
term 'drug use'? 
drugs.
2 What is the difference between over-
the-counter drugs and prescription
medication?

• Over-the-counter drugs can be

purchased without a prescription,
while prescription medication
requires a doctor's prescription.
Prescription drugs a
 • Taking a prescription drug for any
reason other than its intended
3 Why is it
purpose can be dangerous because
dangerous to take
the drug may have side effects or
a prescription drug interactions with other medications
for any reason that could harm the person taking
other than its it. Additionally, taking a drug that is
intended purpose? not prescribed to you is illegal and
could result in criminal charges.
 • 'Bush medicine' refers to
traditional remedies used by
Indigenous Australians that
4 What is meant
are derived from native plants
by the term 'bush
and animals.
medicine'?
 • The three main classifications of drugs
are stimulants, depressants, and

5 Explain the hallucinogens. Stimulants increase

alertness and energy, depressants slow
three main down the central nervous system, and
classifications of hallucinogens alter perception and mood.

drugs. 
6 Name three short-term and three long-term
effects of alcohol on the body.

• Short-term effects of alcohol on the

body include impaired judgment,
reduced coordination, and slurred
speech. Long-term effects include liver
damage, increased risk of cancer, and
alcohol dependence.
7 How many grams of alcohol are in a standard drink, and why is it
important to be aware of the alcoholic content of a standard drink?

• A standard drink contains approximately

10 grams of alcohol. It is important to be
aware of the alcoholic content of a
standard drink because consuming too
much alcohol can impair judgment and
lead to dangerous or harmful behavior.
 • Short-term effects of smoking on the body
include bad breath, coughing, and reduced
8 Name three physical performance. Long-term effects
short-term and include lung cancer, heart disease, and

three long-term chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

(COPD).
effects of
smoking on the
body.
 • Vaping is considered harmful to health
because it can damage the lungs and
cause respiratory problems. Additionally,
9 Why is vaping vaping products often contain nicotine,

considered to be which is addictive and can harm brain

development in young people.
harmful to your
health?
10 Alcohol is considered to be the most harmful legal drug
available. Explain five reasons why this is the case.

• Alcohol is considered the most harmful legal

drug available because it can lead to a range
of physical and mental health problems,
including liver disease, cancer, and addiction.
It is also associated with a high risk of
accidents, violence, and other harmful
behavior.
11 Energy drinks can be potentially dangerous when consumed in large
quantities. Identify the main drug found in these drinks and list five common
side effects of the over-consumption of energy drinks.

• The main drug found in energy drinks is

caffeine. Common side effects of over-
consumption of energy drinks include
heart palpitations, high blood pressure,
and dehydration.
12 Discuss the dangers of ecstasy use.

• Ecstasy use can be dangerous because

it can cause a range of physical and
psychological effects, including
dehydration, high body temperature, and
depression. In severe cases, ecstasy use
can lead to organ failure or death.
 • Social factors that could influence a
person's decision to use drugs include

13 Explain the peer pressure, stress, and a desire for

acceptance or social status. Additionally,
social factors that individuals who live in communities with
could influence a high levels of drug use may be more likely

person's decision to use drugs themselves.

to use drugs.
 14 In Australia, the
harm caused by drug
use in communities
can be very costly. In
what ways does drug
use affect Australian • Drug use can affect Australian communities
communities? in many ways, including increased crime
rates, health problems, and economic costs
associated with treating drug addiction and
related health problems.
 15 Discuss the meaning of being
assertive. Do you think someone who
lacks confidence or is shy can still be
assertive? Explain your answer.

• Being assertive means standing up for

yourself and expressing your needs
and opinions in a clear and confident
manner. Someone who lacks
confidence or is shy can still be
assertive, but may need to practice
their communication skills to become
more comfortable expressing
themselves.
 16 The Australian
Government has released
many confronting campaigns
designed to 'shock' people
into breaking a habit that may
have a deadly effect on their
health. Identify one such
campaign and explain how it
aims to raise awareness • One such campaign is the ‘Ice destroys lives, don’t let
among the Australian it destroy yours' campaign, which aims to raise
population. awareness about the dangers of using illegal drugs.
The campaign features graphic images and
messages designed to shock people into
understanding the risks associated with drug use.
17 You find your
friend on the
floor,
unconscious but
breathing. What • If you find your friend unconscious but breathing,
you should immediately call for emergency
would you do? medical services. While waiting for help to arrive,
you should monitor your friend's breathing and
pulse and try to keep them comfortable.
 • Legal aids that can be used to enhance

18 There are sporting performance include proper

numerous ways of nutrition, hydration, and training

enhancing sporting techniques. Athletes may also use
performance without equipment such as compression
resorting to banned garments or sports tape to prevent injuries
substances. Discuss and improve performance.
the various legal aids
that can be used to
enhance performance.