Bleary Young Farmers’ Club- 7th November 2008

What are drugs? A drug is something that affects your body. Not all drugs are illegal. Drugs like cannabis, ecstasy and cocaine are illegal. But many are legal like alcohol, headache tablets, cigarettes and glue. Some legal drugs can only be given out by doctors, like tranquilisers.

What are Class A, B & C Drugs? Class A drugs These include heroin, cocaine, ecstasy and LSD. All are illegal. Class B drugs These include amphetamines such as speed and barbiturates. Class C drugs Drugs in this category include, cannabis, tranquillisers, valium and anabolic steroids.

Lets Brain Storm! Tell Tale Signs of taking Drugs Change in appetite Theft of household articles Untruthful stories Change in behaviour Change in functioning Episodes of intoxication e.g slurred speech, staggering gait, etc Any drastic change in personality Disinterest in activities Change in physical appearance e.g red eyes, puffy face etc Possession of needles, broken bottles, leaves etc. Change of behaviour e.g moody and irritable Loss of interest in school and work activities Lies

Facts & Myths of Drugs Myth-It's all because of peer pressure, they're forced into it by their friends. Fact-Young people may use drugs because their friends are using them. This does not necessarily mean that they have been forced, pressure can be in the form of many guises, such as curiosity.

Facts & Myths! Myth-If the police got rid of all the dealers hanging around the school gates, then we wouldn't have a problem. Fact-Many young people are introduced to, or sold, drugs through friends and acquaintances. Myth-Once you start taking drugs, there's no getting out of it. Fact-There are different types of drug use. Some people use drugs occasionally and do not experience major problems. Not all drugs are physically addictive.

Sentence Fun! marijuana nicotine alcohol caffeine drug smoking 1. A ___________________________ changes the way your mind and body work. 2. The drug ___________________________ is found in coffee, tea, pop, and chocolate. 3. A person can damage their lungs by ___________________________ . 4. Cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco contain the drug ___________________________ . 5. Beer and wine both contain the drug ___________________________ . marijuana nicotine alcohol caffeine drug smoking dangerous safe

Drugs Awareness Competition! Now Design an A4 size Poster on Drugs Awareness and Win an Nintendo Wii Entries close 27th November

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