Social Studies – Primary 6 Weekly Short Class Lesson Notes for Second Term

WEEK 10 – DRUGS I

MEANING OF DRUG

Drug means any substance that is used to treat sickness or improve health.

EXAMPLES OF DRUGS USED FOR HEALTH

1. Paracetamol (for fever and pain)

2. Amoxicillin (antibiotic for infections)

3. Cough syrup

MEANING OF DRUG ABUSE

Drug abuse means using drugs in the wrong way, in excess, or without medical advice.

EXAMPLES OF DRUGS OFTEN ABUSED

1. Cigarettes / tobacco

2. Alcohol (beer, wine, spirits)

3. Cannabis / marijuana

4. Codeine syrup (when misused)

5. Tramadol or other painkillers when used wrongly

CONSEQUENCES (EFFECTS) OF DRUG ABUSE

1. Health problems (damage to liver, lungs, heart)

2. Addiction (becoming dependent on drugs)

3. Poor school performance or loss of job

4. Crime and bad behaviour

5. Family problems and social rejection

6. Early death in severe cases

10 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON DRUG AND DRUG ABUSE

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.

1. A drug is a substance used to _____. 

A. cause trouble   B. make noise   C. treat sickness   D. destroy health

2. Drug abuse means _____. 

A. misusing drugs or taking them without advice   B. using drugs correctly   C. eating good food   D. exercising daily

3. Which of the following is a drug often abused?

A. Cigarettes   B. Fruits   C. Water   D. Bread

4. Alcohol is an example of a _____. 

A. healthy food   B. school material   C. toy   D. drug often abused

5. Taking drugs without a doctor’s advice can lead to _____. 

A. good health   B. drug abuse   C. success   D. happiness

6. One consequence of drug abuse is _____. 

A. addiction   B. good Behaviour   C. peace   D. obedience

7. Drug abuse can cause _____. 

A. improved learning   B. poor school performance   C. good memory   D. good health

8. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of drug abuse?

A. Crime   B. Health problems   C. Addiction   D. Discipline

9. Drug abuse can lead to _____. 

A. family problems   B. harmony at home   C. good leadership   D. peace

10. One way drug abuse affects young people is _____. 

A. making them stronger   B. improving their studies   C. helping them succeed   D. making them lazy and sick

Answer Key – 1. C 2. A 3. A 4. D 5. B 6. A 7. B 8. D 9. A 10. B