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DRUGS AND DRUG ABUSE
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In today’s class, we will be talking about Drugs/Drug Abuse. Enjoy the class!
DRUGS AND DRUG ABUSE
A drug may be helpful or harmful. When you’re ill, your parents consult with a doctor who advises them on which drug to give you. The use of drug without the advice of a qualified doctors or pharmacist is called Drug Abuse.
Drug abuse is the misuse of medicines or drugs. When we sue medicines or drugs without the advice of a doctor, pharmacist or and health official, it is called drug abuse.
Dangers of Drug Abuse
Children all over the world should always SAY NO TO DRUGS. Drugs can harm our lives, school work, friends and family. Drug abuse can also lead in mental illness, accidents and addiction.
To prevent drug abuse, you must:
- Know the dangers of taking drugs without prescription
- Avoid bad friends who abuse drugs
- Seek the advice of your parents or teachers before taking a drug.
- Avoid buying medicines in buses, on the street or in unauthorized stores.
- Avoid self-medication.
EVALUATION
- What do you understand by Drug Abuse?
- Mention some drugs that you know.
- List 3 ways of preventing drug abuse.
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