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THE KENYA SCOUTS ASSOCIATION Drug Abuse Introduce this topic by stating the facts about drug use and by telling the participants that the use of drugs among young people is increasing in Kenya. Ask the participants to respond to the following questions: • What is a drug? What do we mean by drug abuse? • Name commonly abused drugs/ substances in Kenya. • Give reasons why people take drugs. • Discuss why young people are so vulnerable to drug abuse. • Discuss the effects of drug abuse to the individual and to society. • Discuss specific, practical ways to prevent drug abuse. Teach Scouts to “Say No” to drugs 21
SCOUT LEADERS GUIDE TO THE COMMUNICATION BOOKLET FOR PARENTS OF SCOUTS AND INTERESTED ADULTS Dangers of Drug Abuse Ask participants what health problems can result from drug abuse. Ask participants what social problems result from drug abuse. Ask participants what advice they might give to young people about drugs. • Glue-sniffing affects the breathing system and slows the brain. • Hard drugs such as heroin cause almost-unbreakable addiction and can result in death. Let participants know that: • Alcohol slows down the brain and gives a false sense of security and happiness. It is addictive and after the ‘high’ feeling leaves the person, depression sets in. • Cigarette smoking can lead to cancer of the lungs, throat and mouth, as well as heart disease and bronchitis. • Miraa causes sleeplessness and loss of appetite. Drugs like miraa can cause hyperactivity or disorientation 22
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