Effects of drugs and drug abuse
Civic Education S.S.S 2 Second Term
WEEK 8
Effects of drugs and drug abuse
Performance Objectives
Student should be able to:
1. Describe the symptoms of drug abused
2. Demonstrate some behaviours of drug addicts
Content
1. Symptoms of drug abuse e.g violence, depression, allergy etc.
2. Behaviours exhibited by drug addicts seen from photographs and illustrations.
Symptoms of Drug abuse
1 Family signs and symptoms
Exhibiting lackadaisical attitude towards laws and parents, sneaking to unusual and secret places, isolation from family members, locking bedroom door avoiding family affairs, hiding in the room etc.
2 Physical signs and symptoms
Frequent minor illnesses such as sluggishness, frequent naps, etc, smell of substance like cocaine, marijuana, alcohol, menthols, etc.
3 Social signs and symptoms
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