WBQ IntermediatePersonal & Social

EducationHealth and Wellbeing

Substance misuse 2

Draw a spider diagram identifying as many illegal substances as possible.

Label which class of drug (A, B or C) you think these are.

Illegal substances - Starter

To explore illegal substances To examine some campaigns used to

discourage substance misuse

WALT

Can be dried leaves or a solid resin.

It is usually smoked but can also be eaten.

It makes users relaxed and talkative. Awareness of colours, tastes and music can become more intense

It can affect short term memory and the ability to concentrate

Users can feel anxious and afraid.

It is difficult to give up.

Watch the clip Read the article in small groups Discuss in your group Feedback to your class. Write 5 sentences describing your opinion

on this issue.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/7845023.stm

Declassifying Cannabis

Watch the clip. What is your opinion? Would this discourage you from smoking

Cannabis? Why?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-_g5Cdc0BY

Talk to Frank

Heroin Examine the picture.

Describe what it means to you.

Heroin is a white powder when pure but is usually mixed with other substances giving it a brownish colour.

Heroin Heroin is smoked, snorted or injected. Small doses can lead to feelings of

warmth. Higher doses can make the user feel drowsy and relaxed.

Heroin is very addictive. The user will need higher quantities to get the same fix.

The need for the fix can take over the users life, the drug is needed in order to feel normal.

Can cause dizziness and vomiting in the most extreme overdoses can cause death.

Heroin Heroin is smoked, snorted or injected. Small doses can lead to feelings of

warmth. Higher doses can make the user feel drowsy and relaxed.

Heroin is very addictive. The user will need higher quantities to get the same fix.

The need for the fix can take over the users life, the drug is needed in order to feel normal.

Can cause dizziness and vomiting in the most extreme overdoses can cause death.

A white powder that can be snorted. Some may inject it.

Creates a powerful buzz that leaves users alert and confident for a short period of time.

Highly addictive. Can cause heart problems and chest pain.

Frequent use can lead to feelings of restlessness, confusion and fear.

Again overdoses can lead to death

Cocaine

Watch the clip Write out five points about Cocaine

identified in the clip Share these with your class

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LnA-xCz5U8

Talk to Frank

Other Stimulants Can be grey or white

powder or sometimes tablets.

A stimulant quickens the heart rate and breathing.

It can make users feel confident, alert and energetic.

Stimulants are often mixed with other substances.

Users may feel tired and depressed for some days after use

Can cause long term heart problems

Can lead to panic attacks and mental problems like

Psychosis

Usually tablets with letters or pictures on them. Users will feel more alert and energetic The heart rate increases rapidly and nausea

and sweating are common Can lead to depression, heart, kidney and liver

problems. In between 1996 and 2008 Ecstasy caused at

least 200 deaths in the UK alone

Ecstasy

LSD/ Magic Mushrooms LSD comes on tiny

squares of paper with a picture on it.

Magic mushrooms have the same effects as LSD.

Users experience a ‘trip’ or hallucinations.

You are unable to predict if the trip will be good or bad. A bad trip can be terrifying

Danger of accidents whilst hallucinating is increased.

Users often feel frightened and

out of control Flashbacks can lead to more long term problems

Name a class A drug? What classification of drug do you think

Cannabis should be? Why? Would the talk to Frank Adverts Discourage

you fro taking drugs? Why?

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