Jss 3 Basic Science 2.
Inculcate positive social interactions and healthy
lifestyle.
WEEK ONE 3. Always reject any invitation to take drugs or
DRUG AND SUBSTANCES substances that are unfamiliar or that are likely
CONTENT to be abuse. Say NO to drug and substance
- Definition abuse.
- Health Effects of Drug Abuse on Youth 4. Avoid going to indecent places (e.g clubs, bar,
- Strategies on How to Live an Healthy Drug Free anti social gatherings) where drug abuse is likely
Life to occur.
- Roles of National Drug Control Agency (NDCA)
ROLES AND ACTIVITIES NATIONAL DRUG
CONTENT CONTROL AGENCY (NDCA)
DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE The Drug control Agencies in Nigeria include:
Drug abuse is the excessive use or continuous use of 1. NAFDAC (National Agency for Food and Drug
drugs without regard for accepted medical practice. Administration and Control)
When a drug is used to incite pleasure or escape reality, 2. NDLEA (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency)
especially without the doctor's prescription, is said to be
abused. The functions of these agencies are as follows:
1. They control the manufacturing of drugs.
Substances can also be abused when they are taken 2. They monitor sales and distribution of drugs.
beyond acceptable limits. Excess intake of alcohol, 3. They refill prescriptions.
cigarette, Marijuana and Indian helm are all example of 4. They care for drug dependent victims.
substance abuse. 5. They control of environment conducive to drug
abuse development.
HEALTH EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE ON YOUTH 6. They research on the method of rehabilitation of
Drug and substance abuse has some immediate effects drug addict.
like lightheadedness, stomach upset, skin rashes, 7. They educate the general public on the need to
injection abscesses and so on but there are also more avoid drug abuse.
chronic effects like:
1. There is a 'crash' after the 'high' of taking drugs.
There is usually fatigue, depression, anxiety and
dependence after the drug effect has worn off. WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
2. Drug abusers easily lose focus. 1. The excessive use of drugs without prescription
3. Drug abuse increases the rate of accident is called drug ___ A. abuse B. misuse C.
because most drugs affect the motor nerves that overdose D. use
controls movement of body parts. 2. Which of the following is an effect of drug abuse
4. The aftereffect of some drugs create illusion and on youths. A. Increased focus B. Wealth C.
hallucinations which terrifies the victim. Depression D. Happiness
5. Unsterilised needles are often used by abusers. 3. An agency that controls the production and
This exposes them to a high risk of contacting distribution of drugs in Nigeria is A. EFCC B.
dangerous disease. NDLEA C. DSS
6. Drug overdose often place its victims in coma or 4. Which of the following is an example of a
a vegetable state unless taken care off. commonly abused substance? A. Water B.
7. Victim of drug abuse are often violent and found Opium C. Paracetamol D. Juice
to be psychological unhealthy. 5. Which of the following places is substance abuse
more likely? A. Club B. Church C. Conference
EVALUATION D. At home
1. What is drug abuse?
2. What are the health effects of drug abuse? THEORY
1. What is drug abuse?
STRATEGIES ON HOW TO LIVE AN HEALTHY 2. State five ways in which drug abuse can be
DRUG FREE LIFE reduced among teenagers.
1. Always use drugs according to doctor's
prescription.
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