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Drug Abuse

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Using drugs in a way that harms the user

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Class

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Types of drugs and how they are seen by the law

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Prescription drugs

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Drugs legally obtained with the doctors consent

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Illegal Drugs

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Drugs which are illegal to possess

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Social Drugs

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Drugs used for social reasons that can be addictive such as alcohol nicotine and caffeine

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Rehabilitation

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Process by which addicts are helped in their addiction to drugs

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Drug

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A substance that when taken affects the body or mind

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Why do people take drugs?

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To escape from boredom, to experiment, because of addiction, they are curious, peer pressure and influence and to rebel against school, society or parents.

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What are class A drugs?

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Also known as Hard Drugs. They carry the most severe penalties. Dealing in Class A drugs can lead to life imprisonment as a maximum penalty of seven years.

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What are class B drugs?

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5 years in prison for possession and 14 years for dealing.

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What are class C drugs?

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Maximum of 2 years for possession and 7 years for dealing.

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What are the arguments for legalising drugs?

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It costs a lot of time and money prosecuting drug offenders. Drug dealers will go out of business because there is no black market. Drugs will not appeal so much if they are not forbidden fruit. Tobacco and alcohol are legal and they could be seen as more dangerous. Cleaner drugs would be available and HIV would not spread through dirty needles.

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What are the arguments against for legalising drugs?

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More people would use them, the number of deaths would increase, the health service, public health and the NHS wouldn’t cope with the addiction problems.

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What are the arguments for legalising cannabis?

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Chasing cannabis users wastes police time, drug dealers would be out of a job, It is unfair to give people a criminal record for a relatively minor offence. It can be used medicinally. Alcohol causes more damage in the long term that cannabis can.

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What are the arguments against Cannabis?

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It is believed to be a gate way drug and has been linked to mental health issues. It is thought that more people would use it.

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What does Christianity and Islam believe about Alcohol consumption?

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Christians: They say that you can drink it in moderation but should not be abused. Jesus turned water into wine and they use it for holy communion. Islam: Haram meaning forbidden because it can have harmful effects. Causes people to loose control and they can’t pray properly. Muslims are required to do so 5 times a day.

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What does Christianity and Islam believe about Smoking?

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Christians: The Bible says nothing about tobacco. Wouldn’t have been discovered then. Anything that damages body is destroying God’s creation and we should depend on God, not drugs. Islam: Muslims smoke as it says nothing in the Qur’an however they say that they shouldn’t harm their bodies as they are a gift from Allah.

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What does Christianity and Islam believe about illegal drugs?

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Christians: destroys God’s creation, families and communities. Also they believe you should obey the law. Islam: Poisons or ‘khamr’. Muslims see their bodies as owned by Allah and therefore they have no right to destroy it. Drugs stop people making clear decisions harm families and communities. Weapon of the devil.

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What does Christianity and Islam believe about care for drug users?

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Christians: Believe that God forgive and cars for those whose lives have been spoilt by drink or drugs. Many have been involved in rehabilitation projects or helped in shelters for those made homeless through drugs and alcohol use. Islam: Believers feel that people should be offered forgiveness and help coming off drugs.