1. Drug Legalisation The argument is to legalise NARCOTICS or RECREATIONAL drugs, such as, Marijuana, Cocaine, Ecstasy and Heroin

2. Learning Objectives To understand why drugs are banned To consider the difference between alcohol and drugs

3. So why are drugs banned? Think back to your comparison table. Write a short paragraph why you think drugs are banned in most countries. What other things do you think should be banned? – Alcohol? Cigarettes? Why do you think things like alcohol and cigarettes are not banned? Think back to your comparison table. Write a short paragraph why you think drugs are banned in most countries. What other things do you think should be banned? – Alcohol? Cigarettes? Why do you think things like alcohol and cigarettes are not banned?

4. The addiction http://www.talktofrank.com/adventures-of- pablo http://www.talktofrank.com/adventures-of- pablo Watch the video clip What are some of the wider problems of taking drugs

5. http://www.talktofrank.com/cocaine-basement

6. Grimm Lessons From Around the World Read the article and explain the comparison the author is making between drugs and alcohol What is he basically saying?

7. Legalising Drugs On The Battleground Of Hypocrisy Read the article Consider… – ‘Hauling illegal substances above board would go some way to starving criminals of cash, as they would no longer hold the monopoly on drugs.’ What is one of the biggest problems that drugs create?

8. Drug Cartels An illicit cartel formed to control the production and distribution of narcotic drugs; "drug cartels sometimes finance terrorist organizations"

9. Drug Cartels Read the article about Drug Cartels in the UK and Drug Cartels in Mexico Summarise each article Compare the two – What are the main problems in the UK – What are the main problems in Mexico – What are some possible solutions