Drugs awareness lesson presentation
Transcript of Drugs awareness lesson presentation
Introduction to drugs awareness
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”
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
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
Classifying Drugs
Why People Use Drugs
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
Aim: To list some of the effects of drug misuse on others.
Effect of Drug Misuse on othersFriends, Family and Society
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
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
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
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.
The End
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Maria PolitouEnglish language teacher