1. Recreational Drugs

3. Smoking

4. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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.