Drugs Year 12CMC

Choose one of these drugs to investigate...
Alcohol
Ketamine
Tobacco
Rohypnol
Marijuana
MDMA (Ecstasy)
Cocaine
Inhalants
Heroin
LSD
Steriods (anabolic)
PCP


PROCESS
1. Each person chooses a drug.



2. Each person will conduct research on that drug. Make notes in response to the following questions:



Ø What is it?

Ø What is the category of drug?

Ø What are the common street/slang names?

Ø What does it look like?

Ø How is it used?

Ø What are the common side effects?

Ø What are the symptoms of overdose?

Ø Is this drug addictive?

Ø What are the withdrawal symptoms?

Ø What are the short-term effects?

Ø What are the long-term effects?

Ø What is the federal classification?

Ø List at least 5 myths and 5 facts about the drug.



3. While conducting research, find at least three other facts, which you believe, is important information for a teenager to understand about the drug.

4. Make an A4 sized poster to inform your classmates, we will make a display.