FRHD 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Hash Oil, Substance Abuse, Paracetamol

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 1010
• Professor: Robin Milhausen

Document Summary

Any chemical substance that has mind altering properties or in other ways interacts with and modifies the structure and function of the body. Any substance that is taken to change the way you feel and function. Drug misuse: taking for a purpose other than medically intended. Drug abuse: excessive use that is inconsistent with medical practice. Caffeine is a drug: 64% of canadians over the age of 18 drink coffee daily, average 2. 6 cups/day, 100-150 mg of caffeine/cup (tea: 40-100 mg, cola: 45 mg, health canada recommends no more than 400 mg/day. What does caffeine do: stimulant to relieve drowsiness, helps in performance of repetitive work, boost for athletic events. Problems with caffeine: dependence, anxiety, insomnia, rapid breathing, upset stomach, dizziness, can cross placenta into tissues of growing fetus, increased risk of miscarriage. Most common drugs among young adults: alcohol, energy drinks, _______ most commonly used illegal drug.