What are your thoughts on…

What are your thoughts on…

What are your thoughts on…

What are your thoughts on…

What are your thoughts on…

Media Images of Drugs

• List any pop stars you associate with drug and alcohol (ab)use

• Share and compare your lists• Discuss: do YOU think the music industry

glamourizes drug use?

Media Images of Drugs

• List any film or TV characters you associate with drug and alcohol (ab)use

• Share and compare your lists• Discuss: do YOU think the film/TV industry

glamourizes drug use? OR do you think it patronizes young people? Is it accurate or inaccurate?

We Are Learning To...•Identify the reasons why people take drugs•To explore the effects it has on the user and those around them•To know where people can go to for help with drug related problems

First Thoughts...• If you were watching this show what

would be your first thoughts• Write them down on your post it note

and stick them on the board

Meet the Guests on Today’s Show…

JaySome information about Jay: • Has only been at his new school for a few months• He wants to fit in with his mates• He is having a hard time in some of lessons • He had never tried Cannabis before coming to this new

school

In your group discuss the following:• Why might have Jay started doing Cannabis?• Why might some of his school problems be linked to him

doing Cannabis?• How would taking drugs effect him at school and at home?

Jeremy Kyle

Possible Questions the presenter could ask:

• What is your involvement with this drug issue?

• Why are you involved in drugs?• How have drugs affected you?• Who could help you?• How does drug use affect others?

Jay’s MumSome information about Jay’s Mum: • She has noticed that Jay spends more time in his room

and has a new set of friends• Jay get’s really cross with her when ever she tries to

speak to him about drugs• She really worried he his smoking Cannabis and maybe

doing other drugsIn your group discuss the following:• Why do you think Jay’s Mum is so worried?• Why is it so difficult as a parent to speak to their

children about these type of things?• How might she get help?

Form TutorSome information about Jay’s Form Tutor: • Jay has just moved into the form and is very quiet• Some of his other teachers say he is struggling to keep up in

lessons• Jay gets all defensive whenever drugs are mentioned

In your group discuss the following:• How might Jay’s recent behaviour be effecting his school

work?• What signs would there be that Jay may have a problem

outside of school, such as taking drugs?• How does a school support young people to make safe

choices?

PoliceSome information about Cannabis, the law and the Police: •Cannabis is a Class B drug so it means that if you are caught with it you could get up to 5 years in prison•If you’re caught with Cannabis the police will always take action•Research shows that Cannabis is a gateway drug and can lead to users taking more serious drugs•The police come into school and do a talk about the dangers of drugs useIn your group discuss the following:•How could taking drugs now effect Jay in later life?•What would a criminal record prevent him from doing in the future?•Why do the Police come into school to give talks on the danger of drugs?

School NurseSome information about Cannabis, the law and the Police: •They run a drop in centre in school at break and lunchtimes•Smoking Cannabis can lead to mental health problems such as schizophrenia•The longer people use Cannabis the more dependant people become and the harder it is to give it up.•Regular, heavy use makes it difficult to learn and concentrate.  Some people begin to feel tired all the time and can't seem to get motivated.

In your group discuss the following:•What are the risks in taking drugs, such as Cannabis?•Why is it so important that somebody taking drugs gets help?•How could the School Nurse help Jay?

Jay’s friendsSome information about Cannabis, the law and the Police: •Having been smoking Cannabis for about a year•Are always in trouble in school for not doing homework, missing lessons etc.•Have thought about trying something stronger•Like Jay hanging out with them because he can keep the Cannabis in his houseIn your group discuss the following:•Why do people take drugs?•How can it effect their lives?•Why is it difficult to resist peer pressure?

Members of the communitySome information about Cannabis, the law and the Police: •Drug users sometimes take drugs in places where members of the community go, such as local parks•Drug addicts sometimes steal to pay for their drugs•The places where the dealers live can be a ‘no go’ area of town•The police often deal with crimes relating to drug use and addictionIn your group discuss the following:•How does drug use effect the wider community?•How would it feel to live in an area where people sell/take drugs?•How could a member of community be effected by someone else's drug use?

We Need For This Episode…• A presenter! Someone to be the rather

horrible Jeremy Kyle!• Jay – a Year 9 student who only recently

started at the school• Jay’s Mum• Jay’s Form Tutor• Police• School Nurse

• Jay’s mates• Members of the

community• Anyone else…?

Your Challenge…• Carry out a well-ordered debate where we hear a

range of points of view and perspectives• You need to respect ‘Jeremy Kyle’ – remember, he

can get security to escort you out of the studio!!!• ‘Jeremy’ needs to make sure we hear all voices

and views …• … and s/he will then have to sum up with advice!

Consolidation: The Final Word…

• Imagine you are Jeremy Kyle and preparing to give advice to Jay. What would you say?

• Think about the ideas discussed this morning.

• Why do people do drugs and what are the alternatives?

• What risks are there in taking drugs?• What help could he get to stop?

Your Briefing to the Public:Write at least a sentence on each of the following…

1: People take drugs for many reason such as...

2: The risks that people take when people do drugs are...

3: If people are involved in drugs they can get help from...

4: My advice to Jay would be ...

We Are Learning To...•Recap on the information given in the last lesson•Identify the reasons why people take drugs•To explore the effects it has on the user and those around them•To know where people can go to for help with drug related problems