Drug Abuse
TOPIC: Drug Abuse
SUBTOPIC: Commonly Abused Drugs and Their Effects
CLASS: Primary 6
DATE: ____________________
PERIOD: ____________________
DURATION: 40 minutes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Pupils should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of drug abuse.
- List commonly abused drugs in Nigeria.
- State the effects of drug abuse on the individual and society.
- Suggest ways to prevent drug abuse.
KEY VOCABULARY WORDS
- Drug abuse
- Addiction
- Overdose
- Misuse
- Society
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
- Chart showing dangers of drug abuse
- Pictures of commonly abused substances
INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY
Teacher asks:
👉 “What happens if you take more than the doctor prescribed?”
👉 “Why do some people misuse drugs?”
CONTENT OF LESSON
Meaning of Drug Abuse
Drug abuse means using drugs in the wrong way, such as:
- Taking too much of a drug
- Taking drugs without a doctor’s advice
- Using illegal or harmful substances
Drug abuse is dangerous and can harm your body and mind.
Commonly Abused Drugs in Nigeria
Some drugs that people often abuse in Nigeria include:
- Cigarettes
- Alcohol
- Marijuana (also called Indian hemp)
- Tramadol
- Cocaine
- Codeine cough syrup
Effects of Drug Abuse
- Effect On the Individual (the person):
- Addiction – they can’t stop taking it
- Brain damage – they can’t think well
- Poor health – it damages the liver or kidneys
- It can lead to madness.
- It can lead to accidents or even death
- Effects On Society (everyone around):
- It leads more crime and violence
- It leads poor performance in school
- It leads to loss of future leaders
- It causes waste of money and resources
How to Prevent Drug Abuse
- Say NO to friends who pressure you to try drugs
- Only take drugs given by a doctor or nurse
- Learn and teach others about the dangers of drug abuse
- Support laws that stop the sale and use of illegal drugs
Remember:
Taking drugs the wrong way can destroy lives.
Say NO to drug abuse, and say YES to a healthy future!
CLASS EXERCISE 1
- Define drug abuse.
- List four examples of commonly abused drugs.
- Mention two effects of drug abuse on society.
CLASS EXERCISE 2
Fill in the blanks:
- Taking drugs without doctor’s prescription is ______.
- Codeine and tramadol are examples of ______ drugs.
- One effect of drug abuse on individuals is ______.
- Drug abuse increases the level of ______ in society.
- To avoid drug abuse, we must only take drugs ______.
CLASS EXERCISE 3
Draw a chart showing “Drug Abuse → Effects on Body and Society.”
ASSIGNMENT (MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS)
- Which of these is a commonly abused drug? (a) Water (b) Alcohol (c) Rice (d) Beans
- Drug abuse means (a) correct use (b) misuse (c) laboratory use (d) farming use
- Which of these is NOT an effect of drug abuse? (a) Brain damage (b) Good health (c) Crime (d) Death
- One way to prevent drug abuse is (a) following doctor’s prescription (b) using any drug freely (c) buying drugs on the street (d) ignoring laws
- Addiction means (a) healthy living (b) being unable to stop drug use (c) correct use of drugs (d) reading about drugs