Combined Science GCSE

Drugs and alcohol

What Drugs and alcohol means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Drugs and alcohol

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Can slow brain activity, impair judgement and reduce coordination, again lengthening reaction time.

AQA · Reaction time (study guide)

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Reaction time (AQA GCSE)

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