Recreational drug use
This lesson will focus on the general definitions, laws, health risks and social implications of recreational drug use.
Recreational drug use
This lesson will focus on the general definitions, laws, health risks and social implications of recreational drug use.
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Key learning points
- Definition
- Overview of common recreational drug types, and their status within the law
- General risks associated with recreational drug use
Content guidance
- Contains distressing content.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Recreational drugs include both legal and illegal drugs.
False
Q2.
Punishments for supplying drugs are harsher than possessing drugs.
False
Q3.
Self-medication means...
Taking medicine yourself, without help.
Q4.
The recreational drugs that carry the heaviest penalties are called Class ....
B
C
Q5.
When young people are recruited into drug trafficking gangs, this is called County...
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5 Questions
Q1.
Possession of Class C drugs carry a maximum sentence of...
3 years.
5 years.
Q2.
Possession of Class A drugs carry a maximum sentence of...
3 years.
5 years.
Q3.
Illegal drugs can be highly...
Medicinal.
Useful.
Q4.
A drug conviction can prevent people...
Getting medical help for drug addiction.
Q5.
A main social impact of drug use is that it creates...
Less crime.