Drug abuse I

Social studies J.S.S 2 second term

Sub-theme: Fundamental of Social Studies family as the Basic Unit of Society

Week 2

Drug abuse I

Performance objectives:

Students should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of drug abuse
2. Identify the common ways drugs are abuse.

Content

Meaning of drug abuse

This can be defined as the illegal, misuse or excessive use of drugs. This is when drugs are used in ways not prescribed by doctors, nurses or pharmacist. This is also known as substance abuse.

Forms of drug abuse

1. Stimulants: These are drugs used by people or students to stay awake but such a person runs the risk of being dependent on the drugs. Examples of such drugs are; Cocaine and Amphetamines

2. Sleep-inducing drugs: these are drugs people take to slow down the body system and make them sleep.

3. Powerful pain killers: These are drugs that help to reduce pains in the body but are dangerous and too powerful for the body system. Example cocaine, heroin and opium.

4. Hallucination producing chemicals as Indian hemp alcohols affect s the body negatively. Thus those who take them usually behave abnormally.