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Recreational Drugs: Risks and Effects on the Body

Explore the impact of recreational drugs like smoking and alcohol on health. Discover how they affect the cardiovascular system, cause high blood pressure, and decrease aerobic fitness. Learn about the dangers and addictive nature of nicotine, the sedative effects of alcohol, and the risks associated with illegal drugs.

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Recreational Drugs: Risks and Effects on the Body

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  1. Recreational Drugs

  2. Smoking

  3. Smoking effects on the body • Biggest cause of Coronary Heart Disease • Damages the cardiovascular system, particularly the heart, the blood vessels and the blood carrying capacity • Cause High Blood Pressure • Decreases aerobic fitness

  4. Nicotine is a stimulant as it raises alertness. It is however VERY addictive.

  5. Alcohol and performance Often used as a sedative in sport (has a calming effect) • It can cause a great safety risk as it slows reaction times and impairs judgement and balance. • It also increases urine production therefore causing dehydration. • Long term effects include liver and kidney damage

  6. Socially acceptable Drug prescribed by a doctor or that can bought over the counter e.g. paracetamol and aspirin. • Socially unacceptable Illegal drugs e.g. heroin, cocaine, cannibis.

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