Drugs

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Drugs
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Objectives

• Recall that cocaine and heroin are addictive and
  dangerous.
• Evaluate the possible relationship between
  cannabis and the usage of hard drugs.
• Discuss some of the evidence relating to the
  safety of cannabis.
• Evaluate some of the evidence relating to the
  safety of cannabis.

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Why are Heroin and Cocaine called Hard Drugs?
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Effects of Heroin

• Heroin slows down body functioning and stops
  physical and psychological pain.
• Most users get a rush or buzz a few minutes after
  taking it.
• A small dose of heroin gives the user a feeling
  of warmth and well-being.
• Bigger doses can make the user sleepy and very
  relaxed.
• The first dose of heroin can bring about
  dizziness and vomiting.

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Effects of Cocaine

• Taking coke makes users feel on top of the world.
  It's a bit like speed (amphetamines) but it's
  stronger and doesn't last as long. People taking
  it feel wide awake, confident and on top of their
  game.
• Coke's a stimulant it raises body temperature,
  makes the heart beat faster and staves off
  feelings of hunger.

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Effects of Cannabis

• Cannabis often gives sedative like effects that
  make some people feel chilled out and happy and
  others have one puff and feel sick.
• Others get the giggles until the muscles in their
  face hurt.
• Hunger pangs are common and are known as 'getting
  the munchies'.
• Even hardcore smokers can get anxious, panicky
  and suspicious.
• It affects your coordination, which is why drug
  driving is just as illegal as drink driving.

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Does the use of Cannabis lead to the use of Hard
Drugs?

• FACT
• Most hard drug users have used Cannabis.
• Does this necessarily mean that all Cannabis
  users will take Hard drugs?

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Activity

• Using the information provided decide whether you
  think Cannabis is safe to use or not.
• Remember you will need evidence to back up your
  claim.

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Activity

• The worksheet looks at the trend in drug use over
  the last few years.

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Plenary

• Do you still feel the same way or have the same
  opinions about Cannabis that you had at the start
  of the lesson?
• In what way have they changed?
• What do you know now that you didnt before?