Understanding Drug Use: Facts, Effects, Symptoms and Attitudes
1. Understand the facts and paraphernalia associated with a range of substances
- 1.1 Describe a range of substances that can be misused
- 1.2 Identify the street names for a range of substances
- 1.3 Identify reasons why some people misuse substances
- 1.4 Describe methods of substance use and the paraphernalia associated with the different methods
- 1.5 Describe the dangers of substance use, e.g. related to quality, frequency, purity and poly drug use
2. Understand the signs and effects of a range of substances
- 2.1 Describe the signs of use of a range of substances
- 2.2 Describe the effects a range of substances can have, e.g. stimulants, sedatives and hallucinogens
3. Understand a range of attitudes and values relating to drug use
- 3.1 Describe a range of different attitudes towards substance misuse
- 3.2 Explain the problems caused by stereotyping with regards to substance misuse
4 Understand sources of information on drug use
- 4.1 Identify the range of services relevant to substance misuse available locally and nationally
