TOPIC: IDENTIFICATION OF ABUSERS AND THEIR TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION

Table of Contents

Subject :

SOCIAL STUDIES

TOPIC: IDENTIFICATION OF ABUSERS AND THEIR TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION 

Class :

PRIMARY 6

Term :

THIRD TERM

Week :

WEEK 4

Instructional Materials :

  • Online Materials
  • Samples Packets of Drugs
  • Whiteboard/ chalkboard
  • Interactive poster
  • Interactive video

 

Reference Materials

  • Scheme of Work
  • Online Information
  • Textbooks
  • Workbooks
  • 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum

Previous Knowledge :

The pupils have previous knowledge of

Normal Use of Drug and Abusive use of Drug 

 

 

Behavioural Objectives :  At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

  • Define a drug addict
  • mention how drug addicts behave
  • explain how a drug addict may be help

Content :

Who is a drug addict ?

A drug addict is someone that is used to persistent use and misuse of  alcohol and drugs . A drug addict is someone that takes alcohol and drugs excessively .

 

Characteristics of A drug Addict   

  • Over dependency on drugs
  • Mood swing or mood change
  • Changes in behaviors
  •  Abnormal or excessive excitement
  • Unstable limbs , hands and body
  • Sleeplessness
  •  Emotional depression
  • Loss of appetite
  • Unnecessary annoyance or anger
  • Cravings for more and more of a particular drug
  • Changes in appearance
  • Social withdrawals
  • Blaming others for their problems
  • Negligence or neglect of social responsibilities
  • At times , involvement in criminal activities

Substances that are easily abused 

  • Marijuana
  • Cocaine
  • Methamphetamine
  • Heroine
  • Tramadol
  • Painkiller
  • Sedatives
  • Stimulant

How A drug Addict can be helped 

  • Counselling
  • Enrolling in a rehab home
  • Cutting of the source the source of the illicit drugs

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

 

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

 

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

 

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

 

 

Evaluation :

Write out five Characteristics of  a drug addict

1…………………………………………

2,………………………………………

3………………………………………

4……………………………………..

5…………………………………….

 

Write out five drugs that are commonly abused by a drug addict

6………………………………..

7………………………………..

8……………………………….

9………………………………..

10………………………………

 

Conclusion :

 

The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where  the needs arise.

 

Assignment :

Prepare for the next lesson by reading about

PREVENTION OF DRUG ABUSE – LIFE SAVING SKILLS AND DEVELOPING POSITIVE HEALTH BEHAVIOR 

 

Useful Links 

 

Types of Drug Abuse and Their Adverse Effects 

 

Normal Use Of drugs And Abusive Use Of DrugsÂ