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One thing you learnt last
lesson about alcohol
Learning Outcomes for Today
To be able to give examples of
different drugs (legal and non legal)
To be able to explain the effects that
drugs can have on the body
To consider the reasons why people
start using drugs
In Pairs – 2 minutes
Write down the names of as many drugs
as you can think of.
Remember not all drugs are ILLEGAL
ones there are LEGAL ones too.
Drugs
There are many different types of drug,
They include:
Cannabis
Cocaine
Heroin
Steroids e.g. sport enhancing
drugs
Nicotine/Tobacco
Caffeine
Painkillers e.g. Paracetamol
Drugs are substances that have effects
on the body
MEDICINES - are drugs that help
people suffering from pain or disease
RECREATIONAL DRUGS - are taken
for pleasure.
The Effects of Different Drugs
Use the card sort to try and match
up the drug with the EFFECT that
is has on the body.
Drugs and their effects
CANNABIS
 Most widely used ILLEGAL drug in Britain
 It is a mild sedative often causing a chilled
out feeling or actual sleepiness
 Some people think cannabis is harmless just
because it’s a plant – but it isn’t harmless.
Cannabis, like tobacco, has lots of chemical
'nasties', which can cause lung disease.
COCAINE
Cocaine is a stimulant, so it can, make
the heart beat faster and stave off
feelings of hunger.
Very addictive. It can be difficult to
resist the craving and strong
psychological dependence.
Class A drug - illegal to have, give away
or sell.
HEROIN
 Heroin is a very strong illegal painkiller.
 Heroin slows down body functions
 Most users get a rush or buzz a few minutes
after taking it.
 Bigger doses can make the user sleepy and
very relaxed.
Sports Enhancing Drugs - Steroids
Sports enthusiasts claim steroids make
them able to train harder.
If taken during a strict exercise
regime, they can help build muscle mass.
Illegal and sports men and women are
tested regularly
TOBACCO
 Contains a drug called NICOTINE that is
highly addictive.
 When a smoker inhales, the nicotine reaches
the brain in 8 seconds. Regular smokers say it
helps them relax and feel less hungry.
 Can cause cancer, emphysema or heart disease.
 It's estimated smoking contributes to 120,000
premature deaths in the UK every year.
CAFFEINE
Stimulant drug
Found in drinks such as coffee, tea, soft
drinks and energy drinks
Many people become addictive
For your notes – 10 minutes
 Pick at least 2 DRUGS (try to do more)
 In your notes tell me:
What effects it has on the body
Any risks from taking the drug
Anything else you know!
If you finish EXPLAIN reasons why
people start taking drugs in the first
place and why it is hard to give them up