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Drug Education

This course on Drug Education provides self-instruction on understanding drug history, terminologies, and harmful effects of substances like alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, and stimulants. It explores factors influencing psychoactive substance use and abuse, along with prevention and management strategies. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge to recognize drug abusers, understand associated psychosocial problems, and implement effective prevention methods across different stages.

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200h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Drug EducationDrug AbuseAlcoholismTobaccoSubstance Abuse

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

History of Drugs

2

Drug Terminologies

3

Reasons for Drug Abuse

4

Classification of Drugs

5

Effects of Drug Abuse

6

Prevention and Management of Drug Abuse

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Community Health Worker

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

6h

Unit 1: Definition and History of Drug Education

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the scope and objectives of drug education.
  • •Define 'drug' and explore its historical context.
  • •Identify key figures and events in the history of drug use and control.

Unit 2: Terminologies in Drug Education

3 study hours
  • •Define and differentiate between drug use, misuse, abuse, dependence, and addiction.
  • •Understand the concepts of tolerance, physical dependence, and polydrug use.
  • •Apply these terminologies to real-world scenarios.
Week
2

Module 2:

8h

Unit 1: Reasons for Drug Abuse

4 study hours
  • •Analyze the influence of peer groups, drug availability, and social problems on drug abuse.
  • •Examine the role of curiosity, stress, and low self-esteem as contributing factors.
  • •Discuss the impact of social-cultural pressure and habit formation.

Unit 2: Drugs that are Commonly Abused

4 study hours
  • •Identify commonly abused drugs such as tranquilizers, narcotics, sedatives, alcohol, and cannabis sativa.
  • •Understand the acute and chronic effects of each drug.
  • •Discuss the sources and manifestations of drug intoxication.
Week
3

Module 3:

8h

Unit 1: Marijuana

4 study hours
  • •Identify the parts of the marijuana plant that are consumed and their effects.
  • •Understand the active chemical ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
  • •Differentiate between marijuana and hashish in terms of potency and usage.

Unit 2: Psychedelics

4 study hours
  • •Explain the effects of LSD on perception, mood, and thought.
  • •Discuss the structural changes and potential research contributions of LSD.
  • •Understand the dangers associated with LSD use.
Week
4

Module 3:

8h

Unit 3: Stimulants

4 study hours
  • •Describe the effects of stimulants on the nervous system.
  • •Identify commonly used stimulants such as amphetamines, cocaine, and caffeine.
  • •Understand the uses and risks associated with amphetamines.

Unit 4: Depressants

4 study hours
  • •Explain how depressants slow down the central nervous system.
  • •Discuss the uses and dangers of methaqualone and barbiturates.
  • •Understand the effects of tranquilizers and volatile solvents.
Week
5

Module 4:

8h

Unit 1: Ways of Recognising a Drug Abuser

4 study hours
  • •Identify signs and symptoms of drug abuse, including physical deterioration and behavioral changes.
  • •Recognize drug-related paraphernalia and identification with drug culture.
  • •Understand the early warning signals of drug abuse.

Unit 2: Psycho-Social Problems Associated with Drugs and Drugs and Academics

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the psychosocial problems associated with drug abuse, such as family breakdown and unemployment.
  • •Understand the impact of drug abuse on school work and academic performance.
  • •Analyze the influence of marijuana abuse on academic performance.
Week
6

Module 5:

8h

Unit 1: Reasons for Alcoholism

4 study hours
  • •Identify reasons for alcoholism, including experimental curiosity and peer group influence.
  • •Understand the psychological, social, and work-related causes of alcoholism.
  • •Discuss the progressive nature of alcoholism.

Unit 2: Effects of Alcohol, Tobacco, Narcotics, Sedatives and Stimulants on the Human Body

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the effects of alcohol on the digestive and cardiovascular systems.
  • •Understand the harmful effects of tobacco, narcotics, sedatives, and stimulants.
  • •Analyze the effects of tobacco on the respiratory system and the risk of lung cancer.
Week
7

Module 5:

8h

Unit 3: Possible Ways of Rehabilitating Alcoholics

4 study hours
  • •Explain medical treatments for alcoholism, such as disulfiram and naltrexone.
  • •Understand the role of health education and multidisciplinary approaches in rehabilitation.
  • •Discuss alternative pastimes and gradual elimination strategies.

Unit 4: Effects of Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco on Special Organs of the Body

4 study hours
  • •Identify how drugs dissolve in the stomach and are absorbed into the bloodstream.
  • •Explain the effects of alcohol on the liver, pancreas, and cardiovascular system.
  • •Understand the effects of tobacco on the lungs and the risk of cancer.
Week
8

Module 6:

8h

Unit 1: Tobacco, Main Types and Reasons for Using Tobacco

4 study hours
  • •Identify the main types of tobacco, including cigarettes, cigars, and snuff.
  • •Understand the reasons for tobacco use, such as addiction to nicotine.
  • •Discuss the effects of nicotine on the brain and body.

Unit 2: Possible Solutions to Tobacco Use and Ways of Preventing Drug Abuse

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the five possible solutions to the smoking problem: emphasizing dangers, highlighting gains, reducing dangers, helping quitters, and reducing tobacco company impact.
  • •Explain family prevention programs and the role of health care providers in prevention.
  • •Understand school and community prevention programs.
Week
9

Module 7:

6h

Unit 1: Effects of Substance Use on Athletes

6 study hours
  • •Identify stimulants used by athletes, both over-the-counter and prescription.
  • •Understand the use of amphetamines for performance enhancement and their adverse effects.
  • •Discuss the potential performance-enhancing effects of caffeine and nicotine.
Week
10

Module 1:

8h

Review of Module 1

8 study hours
  • •Review Module 1: Definition and History of Drug Education, and Terminologies in Drug Education.
  • •Complete practice questions and self-assessment exercises.
Week
11

Module 2:

8h

Review of Module 2

8 study hours
  • •Review Module 2: Reasons for Drug Abuse, and Drugs that are Commonly Abused.
  • •Complete practice questions and self-assessment exercises.
Week
12

Module 3:

8h

Review of Module 3

8 study hours
  • •Review Module 3: Classification of Dangerous Drugs.
  • •Complete practice questions and self-assessment exercises.
Week
13

Modules 4-7

8h

Final Revision

8 study hours
  • •Review Modules 4, 5, 6 and 7.
  • •Focus on key concepts and challenging areas.
  • •Prepare comprehensive notes for final revision.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking drug classifications and their effects on the body.

2

Review case studies of drug abusers and their management.

3

Practice identifying signs and symptoms of drug abuse in different scenarios.

4

Focus on understanding the psychosocial problems associated with drug abuse and their management.

5

Memorize key terminologies and definitions related to drug education.

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