Let's Talk About: What You Need to Know About Drugs

This program introduces young learners to the types, and differences between legal and illegal drugs. Students will learn that legal drugs, such as medicines are used to ease the symptoms of sickness, cure diseases, prevent and control illness. Viewers will come to understand that tobacco and alcohol are recreational drugs that are only legal for adults over the age of 21 to use, and that legal does not mean the drug is safe. In addition, the program discusses the short term and long-term, harmful effects of abusing tobacco and alcohol. The program then focuses on illegal drugs including marijuana, cocaine and heroin and how each can permanently damage your body and brain. Learning Objectives: After viewing this program, children will: understand the difference between legal and illegal drugs learn that medicines are drugs used control, prevent and cure illnesses Understand tobacco and alcohol are recreational drugs that are only legal for adults over the age of 21 realize that legal does not mean it s safe recognize the harmful effects of drug abuse learn that illegal drugs including marijuana, cocaine and heroin and how each can damage your body and brain.