Drugs awareness lesson presentation

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Introduction to drugs awareness

Transcript of Drugs awareness lesson presentation

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Introduction to drugs awareness

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What is a Drug?Learners will be asked to come up with a

definition of a drug and discuss what makes a drug “a drug”

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Definition of a Drug A drug is any substance that when taken into

the body changes the way it functions.

Name at least one type of drug you might have heard

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Classification of Drugs Word Word Definition

Depressants changes perception of reality

Stimulants slow down the way the body works

Hallucinogens speed up the way the body works

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Classifying Drugs

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Why People Use Drugs

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Why People Use Drugs Answers1.Peer pressure 8.To celebrate

2.To get rid of stress 9.To copy someone who is a role model

3.To get over problems 10.To enhance your mood, makes you feel good, high

4.Because of feeling unwanted

11.To increase confidence

5.Trying to fit in 12.To get attention

6.To forget parent child conflict situations

13.Curiosity

7.Makes them feel grown up 14.To be popular

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Aim: To list some of the effects of drug misuse on others.

Effect of Drug Misuse on othersFriends, Family and Society

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Aim: Is to identify some of the psychological and physical effects of drugs.

Physical and Psychological Effects Of Drug Misuse

Physical Effects: are results of taking drugs that affect the state of your body

Psychological Effects: are results of taking drugs that affect to your state of mind

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Physical and Psychological Effects Of Drug Misuse Task

Physical Psychological

Shakiness

Dramatic mood swings

Sudden death

Paranoia

Teeth clenching

Schizophrenia

Long-term depression

Irreversible brain damage

Loss of Appetite

Confusion

Respiratory failure

Hallucinations

Constricted blood vesselPanic attacks

Sort these effects into physical and psychological

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Physical and Psychological Effects Of Drug Misuse Worksheet

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Physical and Psychological Effects Of Drug Misuse Answers

Physical Psychological Shakiness

Teeth clenching

Irreversible brain damage

Sudden death

Agitation

Loss of Appetite

Constricted blood vessel

Chest pain and respiratory failure

Seizures and headaches

Schizophrenia

Long-term depression.

Paranoia

Confusion

Violence

Hallucinations

Suicidal Thoughts

Panic attacks

Dramatic mood swings

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Sources of Help and Information Poster

Task Create an A4 poster with

names of local organisations that provide information and help to people with

drug problems

Success Criteria

1. At least three names of organisations

2. Physical address

3. Web address

4.Contact telephone number

4. What sort of help and information do they provide.

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The End

Acknowledgements:Pictures and information used in this lesson presentation are not my own intellectual

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Maria PolitouEnglish language teacher