Drug Use and Abuse

Kingsley Thompson December 06, 2025

Topic: Drug Use and Abuse (Primary 6)

1. Proper Use of Drugs

Drugs are substances used to cure sickness, reduce pain, or help the body work better.
When we use drugs the right way, they help us get well quickly.

How to Use Drugs Properly

  • Only take drugs given by a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

  • Follow the correct dosage (amount to take).

  • Take drugs at the right time.

  • Do not use expired drugs.

  • Never share your drugs with others.

2. Dangers of Drug Abuse

Drug abuse means using drugs in the wrong way.
It includes taking too much, taking drugs without a doctor’s instruction, or using hard drugs like cocaine or heroin.

Dangers of abusing drugs

  • It can damage organs like the kidney, liver, and brain.

  • It can lead to addiction (the person cannot stop taking the drug).

  • It makes the person behave violently or foolishly.

  • It can lead to accidents or death.

Drug abuse is harmful, dangerous, and must be avoided.

3. Effects on Health and Society

Drug abuse affects not just the person using the drug, but also the community.

Effects on health

  • Weakness and sickness

  • Poor thinking and memory

  • Mental problems

  • Slow growth and poor learning

Effects on society

  • Increase in crime and violence

  • Wastage of money on drugs

  • School dropout

  • Broken homes and unsafe communities

A healthy school and society is one where people avoid drug abuse.

📝 10 Objective Questions (Multiple Choice)

1. Drugs should be taken only when prescribed by a _____.

A. Friend
B. Doctor
C. Classmate
D. Neighbor

Answer: B

2. The wrong use of drugs is called _____.

A. Drug action
B. Drug mixing
C. Drug abuse
D. Drug sharing

Answer: C

3. Proper drug use includes _____.

A. Taking expired drugs
B. Using drugs without instruction
C. Following the right dosage
D. Sharing drugs

Answer: C

4. One danger of drug abuse is _____.

A. Good health
B. Addiction
C. Strong memory
D. Fresh skin

Answer: B

5. Drug abuse can damage the _____.

A. Brain
B. Shoes
C. Uniform
D. Desk

Answer: A

6. A person who takes drugs wrongly may become _____.

A. Responsible
B. Violent
C. Honest
D. Obedient

Answer: B

7. Expired drugs are _____.

A. Safe
B. Not harmful
C. Dangerous
D. Sweet

Answer: C

8. Drug abuse affects society by increasing _____.

A. Peace
B. Crime
C. Cleanliness
D. Education

Answer: B

9. Using drugs at the right time is part of _____.

A. Drug abuse
B. Proper drug use
C. Drug fighting
D. Drug damage

Answer: B

10. One effect of drug abuse on students is _____.

A. Better learning
B. School dropout
C. Health improvement
D. Stronger focus

Answer: B

🖊️ 5 Theory Questions

  1. Explain the meaning of proper use of drugs.

  2. List four dangers of drug abuse.

  3. State three effects of drug abuse on health.

  4. Mention three ways drug abuse affects society.

  5. Describe two reasons why students should avoid drug abuse.


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