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.