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Drug abuse II

ClassNotes Team 1 MIN READUPDATED 1 JUL 2026

Social studies J.S.S 2 second term

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

Week 3

Drug abuse II

Performance objectives:

Students should be able to:

  1. List the causes of drug abuse
  2. Explain the causes of drug abuse.

Content

Causes of drug abuse

1. Close contact with those that abuse drugs: being in close contacts with drug addicts can cause someone to abuse drugs. For example: living with a drug addict.

2. Anxiety: Someone suffering from anxiety, frustration and personal problems may try to escape from these problems by taking drugs. However, drug abuse causes more problems.

3. Easy access to drugs: Those who have easy access to drugs such as narcotics and…