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(a) Mention three drugs that can be abused. (b) List six visible behaviour of drug…

(a) Mention three drugs that can be abused.

(b) List six visible behaviour of drug addicts.

(c) State two social consequences of drug abuse.
 

Explanation

(a) Drugs that can be abused:
(i) Cannabis
(ii) Tobacco
(iii) Stimulants
(iv)Alcohol
(v) Narcotics
(vi) Inhalants (cocaine, heroine)
(vii) Methamphetamine

(b) Visible behaviour of drug addicts.
(i) Lies and deceits
(ii) Stealing
(iii) Secrecy/Withdrawal
(iv) Gambling
(v) Disobedience to authority
(vi) Audacity
(vii) Unethical and impulsive behaviours

(c) Social consequences of drug abuse:

(i) Crime: Increase in criminal activities

(ii) Loss of job

(iii) Divorce

(iv) Death
(v) Irresponsible behaviours