Be Legal - Drug Abuse
Drugs Kill
Drugs are chemicals that change the way your body works. Drug abuse always has a
negative impact on your life!!
Legal Drugs
Medicine
Doctors prescribe medicine to sick people. Medicine can be bought from
pharmacies. It is not legal or safe to use medicine any way you want, it should
be taken according to your prescription or the recommended dosage.
Cigarettees and Alcohol
Smoking and excessive drinking are not healthy for adults and are off limits to
children.
Illegal Drugs
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Marijuana / Dagga
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Ecstasy
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Cocaine
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LSD
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Heroin
Why are Illegal Drugs Dangerous?
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Illegal drugs can cause damage to the: - Brain - Heart - Other important organs
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While using drugs, a person is less able to do will in: - School - Sport -
Every day activities
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It is often hard to think clearly and make good decisions
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People can do dumb or dangerous things that court hurt themselves or other
people, when using drugs.
Why do people use illegal drugs?
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Peer pressure
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Boredom
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Escape reality
Drugs do not solve problems. Using drugs only causes more problems like
ADDICTION. Once addicted, it is very hard to stop taking drugs. Stopping can
cause withdrawal symptoms such as:
How do you tell if someone is using illegal drugs?
Some of the signs may include:
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A loss of interest in school / daily activities
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Change of friends
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Mood swings
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Negative attitude
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Sleep a lot
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Red or puffy eyes
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Lose or gain weight
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Verbally and physically abusive
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Depressed and less outgoing
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Secretive
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Withdrawn from family
What can you do to help?
If you think that someone is using drugs, the best thing to do is to tell
someone you trust:
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Teacher
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Counsellor
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Parent / Guardian
A person might need professional help and by doing something about it you could
save a life.
Helplines you could phone
SANCA
Nelspruit: (013) 752 4376
Witbank: (013) 656 2370
Piet Retief: (017) 826 0194
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