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JSS3 Basic Science

Drug and substance abuse

Overview

Describe some effects of drug abuse on youths; State the strategies for a healthy drug free lifestyle; Describe the role and activities (including anti-counterfeiting activities) of National Drug Control Agencies; Describe what constitutes misuse of herbal medicine.

What you'll learn
  • Effects of drug abuse:
  • - stomach upset;
  • - damaged nostril and lungs;
  • - skin rashes;
  • - injection abscesses.
  • Prevention of drug abuse:
  • - inculcating coping skills;
  • - positive social interactions;
  • - healthy life style.
  • Activities of drug control agencies:
  • - NAFDAC
  • - NDLEA
  • Misuse of herbal medicine.