Drugs
Title: Drugs Lesson Objectives - List examples of different drugs – legal and illegal - Describe the effects that drugs can have on the body - Explain the reasons why people start using drugs
TASK As a group, write down the names of as many drugs as you can think of HINT: Remember not all drugs are ILLEGAL. There are LEGAL ones too! 2 House Points for the winning team! There are many different types of drug: Cannabis Cocaine Heroin Steroids (sport enhancing) Nicotine/tobacco Caffeine Painkillers e.g. Paracetamol
TASK There are two types of drugs M_D_C_N_: these are drugs that help people from suffering from pain or disease R_CR__T__N_L: these are drugs that are taken for pleasure
Cannabis Most widely used ILLEGAL drug in Britain. It is a mild sedative often causing a chilled out feeling or sleep. Some people think cannabis is harmless just because it is a plant – but it isn’t harmless. It contains a lot of dangerous chemicals. It causes memory loss and mental illness
Cannabis Most widely used ILLEGAL drug in Britain. It is a mild sedative often causing a chilled out feeling or sleep. Some people think cannabis is harmless just because it is a plant – but it isn’t harmless. It contains a lot of dangerous chemicals. It causes memory loss and mental illness
Cocaine Cocaine is a stimulant. It makes the heart beat faster and stave off feelings of hunger. Stimulants affect the nervous system which controls your body using electrical impulses. They increase your reaction time. Caffeine is the same. It is very addictive. It can be difficult to resist the craving and strong psychological dependence. Class A drug – illegal to have, give away or sell. It causes blocked arteries.
Cocaine Cocaine is a stimulant. It makes the heart beat faster and stave off feelings of hunger. It is very addictive. It can be difficult to resist the craving and strong psychological dependence. Class A drug – illegal to have, give away or sell. It causes blocked arteries.
Heroin Heroin is a very strong illegal painkiller. Heroin slows down body functions. Most users get a rush or a buzz a few minutes after taking it. Bigger doses can make the user sleepy and very relaxed. It causes collapsed veins, vomiting and severe headaches
Heroin Heroin is a very strong illegal painkiller. Heroin slows down body functions. Most users get a rush or a buzz a few minutes after taking it. Bigger doses can make the user sleepy and very relaxed. It causes collapsed veins, vomiting and severe headaches
Sport Enhancing Drugs/Steroids Sports enthusiastic claim steroids make them able to train harder If taken during a strict exercise regime, they can help build muscle mass Illegal and sports men and women are tested regularly
Sport Enhancing Drugs - Steroids Sports enthusiastic claim steroids make them able to train harder If taken during a strict exercise regime, they can help build muscle mass Illegal and sports men and women are tested regularly
Tobacco Contains a drug called NICOTINE that is highly addictive. When a smoker inhales, the nicotine reaches the brain in 8 seconds. Regular smokers say it helps them relax and feel less hungry. It is estimated that smoking contributes to 120,000 premature deaths in the UK every year It can cause cancer, emphysema or heart disease
Tobacco Contains a drug called NICOTINE that is highly addictive. When a smoker inhales, the nicotine reaches the brain in 8 seconds. Regular smokers say it helps them relax and feel less hungry. It is estimated that smoking contributes to 120,000 premature deaths in the UK every year It can cause cancer, emphysema or heart disease
Caffeine Stimulant drug Found in drinks such as coffee, tea, soft drinks and energy drinks Many people become addicted to caffeine
Caffeine Stimulant drug Found in drinks such as coffee, tea, soft drinks and energy drinks Many people become addicted to caffeine
Alcohol Stimulant drug Found in drinks such as coffee, tea, soft drinks and energy drinks Many people become addicted to caffeine
Alcohol Depressants Can change a person’s behaviour – people can become loud and aggressive because it stops parts of the brain working Can cause vomiting and death Depressants Can change a person’s behaviour – people can become loud and aggressive because it stops parts of the brain working Can cause vomiting and death Slows the impulses down in the nervous system – can stop sending nerve impulses to the breathing muscles and so breathing stops
TASK Pick at least 2 drugs (HP’s if you manage 4 or more) and write in your book: What effects it has on the body Any risks from taking the drug Anything else you know EXTENSION EXPLAIN reasons why people start taking drugs in the first place and why it is hard to give them up
EXIT TICKET 4 5 6 List examples of different drugs – legal and illegal Describe the effects that drugs can have on the body 6 Explain the reasons why people start using drugs - List examples of different drugs – legal and illegal - Describe the effects that drugs can have on the body - Explain the reasons why people start using drugs
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