SS2 Second Term Civic Education Lesson Note – Effects of Drugs and Drug Abuse

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WEEK 6

SUBJECT: CIVIC EDUCATION

CLASS:    SS2

TOPIC:  EFFECTS OF DRUGS AND DRUG ABUSE

CONTENT:

• SYMPTOMS OF DRUG ABUSE.
• BEHAVIOURS EXHIBITED BY DRUG ADDICTS.

SUB – TOPIC:          SYMPTOMS OF DRUG ABUSE.

Drug abusers often try to downplay their drug use and hide their symptoms. Although different drugs have different physical effects on their users, the symptoms of addiction or abuse are the same no matter the drug. Here are some of the symptoms of drug abuse:

Isolation from family members (hiding in room, locking bedroom door and avoiding family activities.

1. Social activities occurring more often, sometimes at odd hours.
2. Memory lapses: they often lose their memory.
3. Becoming manipulative
4. Exhibiting negative attitude towards rules and parents.
5. Thrill seeking behaviours – they involve in law breaking, promiscuity, pregnancy, and others.
6. Sneaking out of the house at odd hours.
7. Stealing and lying.
8. Disrespect to parents and to school authorities
9. Skipping class or school and dropping out of school activities.
10. Violent or threatening (verbal or physically)

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