PHOTOS SPARK CONVERSATIONS
What do you think is tough about quitting drugs?
How do you think people can get through it?
LET'S LEARN!
Useful Words/Phrases
- drug legalization
- rehabilitation
- decriminalization
- harm reduction
- substance abuse
SPEAK MORE!
Direction: Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences.
- What do you think are the potential benefits and risks of legalizing drugs?
- How do you think drug legalization could affect public health?
- What are some ways society could support people who struggle with addiction?
- Do you think harm reduction strategies, such as safe drug use spaces, are effective in reducing health risks?
- How do you feel about the use of recreational drugs compared to medicinal drugs prescribed by doctors?
- Should drug addiction be treated as a health issue or a criminal issue? Why do you think so?
Let's Practice!
Direction: Create a question using the vocabulary discussed.
Situation:
1. Drug legalization: How would you ask about the possible consequences of legalizing drugs?
Situation:
2. Rehabilitation: How would you ask about the role of rehabilitation in the discussion on drug legalization?
Situation:
3. Decriminalization: How would you ask about the impact of decriminalization on drug legalization and public health?