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Smoking
Why do people take drugs?
to treat an illness
to socialise with others
to cope with stress
to improve performance
as a form of relaxation
due to curiosity
due to parent or family use
as part of their cultureto be part of a celebration (for example, a party)to experiment (for example, to try something new)as an act of rebellion (for example, against parents)due to pressure from peers, or to fit in with their peer group.
Why do people use drugs?
Brainstorm why people do not use drugs
Their family values and attitudes are against drug use.
It is against the beliefs of their religion or culture.
Some drugs are illegal.
It is too expensive.
They value personal health.
They are athletes.
They do not want to feel out of control.
There are age limits.
Often, one person's drug use can affect the health and wellbeing of others, even those who choose not to use drugs. Passive smoking can cause cancer in people breathing second-hand smoke and drink driving can lead to other people being injured or killed.
One person's drug use can affect other people in many ways, including:
accidents
health problems, such as cancer from passive smoking
aggressive or violent behaviour towards others
domestic violence
family breakdown
family financial problems
sexual assault
crime, such as break-ins and theft
injury
littering and environmental damage (for example, discarded cigarette butts, needles or bottles).
Explain
Identify the reasons for some young people using drugs.
Are there differences in the use of drugs between girls and boys? Explain.
Elaborate
Suggest the major influences on boys taking drugs.
Suggest the major influences on girls taking drugs.
Evaluate
Outline the factors in your life that have or would influence you to take or not take a drug.
Cigarettes
Tobacco is one of the most commonly used stimulants in today's society. It is damaging to people who directly use it as well as those around that person via passive smoke. Young people are often pressured into smoking through peer pressure. It is important to consider what you are actually inhaling and what this might do to you.
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