why do people take drugs

To investigate why people start to take illegal drugs.

To understand the nature of addiction.

 Connection  Look at the following reasons and suggest why some people take drugs.

 Activation  YouTube - Bill Hicks - The Beatles  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =A7F2X3rSSCU  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =CbiPDSxFgd8  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =cnFSaqFzSO8

Why do people take drugs?         

Enjoyment Relaxation Escape Peer Pressure – Social Expectations Addiction Curiosity Depression Pain Relief Rebellion

Demonstration Write a paragraph highlighting the main reasons why people take drugs.

 Plenary  Read out accounts to class.