Learning Outcomes for Today

To be able to give examples of different drugs (legal and non legal)

To be able to explain the effects that drugs can have on the body

To consider the reasons why people start using drugs

In Pairs – 2 minutes

Write down the names of as many drugs as you can think of.

Remember not all drugs are ILLEGAL ones there are LEGAL ones too.

DrugsThere are many different types of drug,They include:

CannabisCocaineHeroinSteroids e.g. sport enhancing drugsNicotine/TobaccoCaffeinePainkillers e.g. Paracetamol

MEDICINES - are drugs that help people suffering from pain or disease

RECREATIONAL DRUGS - are taken for pleasure.

Drugs are substances that have effects on the body

The Effects of Different Drugs

Use the card sort to try and match up the drug with the EFFECT that

is has on the body.

Drugs and their Drugs and their effectseffects

CANNABIS

Most widely used ILLEGAL drug in Britain

It is a mild sedative often causing a chilled out feeling or actual sleepiness

Some people think cannabis is harmless just because it’s a plant – but it isn’t harmless. Cannabis, like tobacco, has lots of chemical 'nasties', which can cause lung disease.

COCAINE

Cocaine is a stimulant, so it can, make the heart beat faster and stave off feelings of hunger.

Very addictive. It can be difficult to resist the craving and strong psychological dependence.

Class A drug - illegal to have, give away or sell.

HEROIN

Heroin is a very strong illegal painkiller.

Heroin slows down body functions

Most users get a rush or buzz a few minutes after taking it.

Bigger doses can make the user sleepy and very relaxed.

Sports Enhancing Drugs - Steroids

Sports enthusiasts 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

TOBACCOContains 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.

Can cause cancer, emphysema or heart disease.

It's estimated smoking contributes to 120,000 premature deaths in the UK every year.

CAFFEINE

Stimulant drug

Found in drinks such as coffee, tea, soft drinks and energy drinks

Many people become addictive

For your notes – 10 minutes

Pick at least 2 DRUGS (try to do more)

In your notes tell me:What effects it has on the bodyAny risks from taking the drugAnything else you know!

If you finish EXPLAIN reasons why people start taking drugs in the first place and why it is hard to give them up