Drug Education & Prevention
Main Theme: Drug Education
Sub-Themes:
- Drug education in schools
- Refusal skills
- Prevention of drugs
Pre-Reading Questions
- What do you know about the issue of drug abuse and its impact on society, both globally and in specific countries like Pakistan?
- Have you ever come across awareness campaigns or initiatives related to drug prevention? If so, what were they and how you think they were?
- What role do you think awareness plays in addressing the problem of drug abuse among youngsters?
Key Learning Points
Remember: The menace of drug abuse is not just limited to Pakistan but is a global problem. Many countries have done tremendous work to deal with drug addiction and they have achieved great success.
Pakistan is striving hard to combat drug addiction and misuse. The government and civil society have initiated several programmes to educate people about the harmful effects of drugs on society. The main objective of these programmes is to prevent drugs abuse initially.
Celebrity Examples & Recovery Stories
Josh Hamilton
Baseball player who overcame addiction to become successful
Brent Favre
NFL quarterback who struggled with addiction but recovered
Chris Herren
NBA player who overcame drug addiction and now helps others
Anthony Ervin
Olympic swimmer who returned to competition after overcoming challenges
Learning Activities
📖 Reading & Critical Thinking
Analyze texts and develop critical thinking about drug abuse prevention
🗣️ Oral Communication
Create presentations and engage in peer discussions about drug education
✍️ Writing Tasks
Develop written responses and analytical pieces on drug prevention
📚 Vocabulary Building
Learn key terms related to drug education and prevention
Key Vocabulary
Post-Reading Questions
- Identify and list the main ideas presented in the text regarding the role of drug education in shaping responsible individuals.
- What do you understand about Pakistan's efforts to combat drug abuse?
