Addictions! (English Version)

False. Prescribed medicine is considered a safe ‘drug’ if taken the way the doctor prescribes it. In cases were medicine is taken irresponsibly, it becomes very dangerous and people might become addicted to it.

True. Nicotine is in most vapes and it’s very addictive. The more you vape, the more your brain and body get used to having nicotine, and the harder it is to go without it. On the other hand, vaping without nicotine prevents nicotine dependence. However, it can also cause other side effects, such as; Inflammation, lung and throat irritation and general toxicity.

False, a person must be 18 years of age to buy or smoke cigarettes. Although it is suggested that a person avoids cigarettes throughout her whole life as it is associated with various health risks.

False, cannabis is the most common used drug in the world.

True, when taking drugs for a long period of time they can make the things you like seem less and less interesting, thus not enjoying them anymore.

True. An overdose is a biological response to when the human body receives too much of a substance or mix of substances.

True, the affect of a Hallucinogen is one that changes the way your senses work.

False, alcohol is a depressant. It slows down the way your body works which includes; decrease in heart and breathing rate.

False, depressants do not cause depression but rather slows down the way your body works, like your heart rate.

True, that is what addiction is – being dependent upon a substance or habit.

True, K2 and Spice are human-made drugs called cannabinoids because they are similar to chemicals found in the Cannabis plant. These drugs are unpredictable, dangerous and life-threatening.

False, in Malta a person must be 17 years of age to buy or drink alcohol. Drinking alcohol at the age of 17 is still not the best thing to do since our brain continues to develop till the age of 21.

True, such social media has an age restriction to protect children and youngsters from online risks.

False. A doctor can only prescribe medical cannabis after having tried all other conventional medicines and nothing seems to have worked. It can be prescribed in pill form or oil form. On the other hand, Cannabis for recreational use is used without a medical justification, it is usually smoked and is illegal in Malta.

True, cocaine is a stimulant which means that it gives you more energy and makes your body work fast, like your heartbeat.