Drugs awareness

1. Drugs awareness LO: to be able to identify the different types of drugs and what impact they have on the body. Starter: Write down three things you learnt about drugs last lesson. All: to be able to describe different types of drugs and the categories they fall into Most: to be able to explain different types of drugs and the categories they fall into Some: to be able to analyse different types of drugs and the categories they fall into

2. Remember All drugs are dangerous. In fact, there are more deaths from legal drugs than illegal drugs in the UK. Many of you will be offered drugs at some point in your lives. The important thing is to say “No” to peer pressure. Finally, if you are worried about a friend or yourself, then speak to a responsible teacher or adult. and remember you can Talk to Frank.

3. Drugs awareness LO: to be able to identify the different types of drugs and what impact they have on the body. • Read the 3 articles and answer the following questions in full sentences. • Identify the drug the teenagers took. • Explain why the teenager and her friends took the drugs. • Outline 3 unpredictable effects of taking an ecstasy type drug. • Explain why the friends did not exhibit the same symptoms as the victim after they took the same drugs? • Outline the measures the group took to reduce the potentially adverse effects of the drug they were to use. • Suggest what the girls could have done differently to prevent the tragedy. • Summarise why it is important to be aware of what you put into your body. • Which Story is the most shocking to you? Any surprises? How does it make you feel? Share your ideas with the person next to you, did the same things shock you? What have you learnt from these articles? All: to be able to describe different types of drugs and the categories they fall into Most: to be able to explain different types of drugs and the categories they fall into Some: to be able to analyse different types of drugs and the categories they fall into

4. Thelaw • Isillegal and a Class C drug. • Themaximumpenaltyforpossessionis a twoyearsentence and anunlimited fine. • Themaximumpenaltyforsupplyis 14 years in prison and anunlimited fine. Marijuana Facts • Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug in Britain, made from the cannabis plant. • Itis a mildsedative and a mildhallucinogen. • The risks • Can make you anxious, panicky and suspicious. • Causes difficulties with learning and concentration

5. The law • Is illegal and a Class A drug. • Possession could lead to a sentence of 7 years and an unlimited fine. • Supplying (including giving it to a friend) can lead to life imprisonment and an unlimited fine. Opiates Facts • Opiates are powerful drugs and include opium, heroin, morphine, and codeine. • Some people think that opiates are not addictive. • The risks • Sharing needles means you risk HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B or C. • Deaths from overdoses or mixing with other drugs like alcohol are common.

6. The law • Is illegal and a Class A drug. • Possession can get you up to 7 years in jail. • The maximum sentence for supplying halluginogens is life imprisonment and an unlimited fine. Hallucinogens Facts • Include LSD, magic mushrooms and ecstasy. • They have powerful mind-altering effects and cause people to see and hear things that are not there (hallucinate). • The risks • “Trips” or hallucinations can sometimes have very frightening effects. • Taking hallucinogens when in a bad mood has been known to make people harm themselves.

7. The law • It is illegal for shops to sell substances if they believe you may inhale them. • Since October 1999, it has been illegal to sell cigarette lighter refills to under 18’s. Inhalants Facts • Most inhalants are common household products that give off mind-altering chemical fumes when sniffed. • When inhaled solvents have a similar effect to alcohol • The risks • People can experience vomiting and blackouts. • Long-term abuse can damage the brain, liver and kidneys. • Solvent abuse killed 64 people in 2000. A quarter were under 18.

8. The law • Illegal and a Class B drug. Prepared for injection becomes a Class A drug. • Possession can mean 5 years imprisonment and supply could get you 14 years. Amphetamine Facts • Are stimulants that people take to keep them alert. • Usually taken by mouth in a powder form but is sometimes prepared for injection making it even more dangerous. • The risks • Puts a strain on your heart and can lead to • anxiety, depression, irritability and aggression. • It can make it difficult to relax and sleep properly meaning long term health effects.

9. Nicotine • The law • Is a legal drug. • Since 2007, it is illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18. Facts • Comes from the tobacco plant. • Nicotine is isextremelypowerfuland is at least as strong as addictions to other drugs such as heroin and cocaine. • Therisks • Long-term addiction could leave you with cancer, emphysema (related to your lungs) or heart disease. • Other people breathing in your smoke could end up with breathing difficulties, asthma or even cancer.

10. Drugs awareness LO: to be able to identify the different types of drugs and what impact they have on the body. Plenary: What have you taken from today’s lesson? Be ready to share this with the rest of the class. All: to be able to describe different types of drugs and the categories they fall into Most: to be able to explain different types of drugs and the categories they fall into Some: to be able to analyse different types of drugs and the categories they fall into