The Drug Problem (підручник Кучма / Задорожна, 10 клас, 6 рік навчання. Unit 4,les/ 42)
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The Drug Problem
Helen had become depressed. So she started taking her mother’s tranquillizers, which she knew her mother had taken on prescription for a short time following her grandma’s death. Discovering this, her mother and father reacted angrily. But this only made Helen even more upset. So, shortly afterwards, when a friend offered her heroin, she took it, and became entangled in the drug world. At times in our life, many of us turn to drugs of one sort or another. Cigarettes and alcohol are, of course, the most common ones. Many of us also turn to sleeping tablets, tranquillizers or anti-depressants to help relax and cope with the stress and tension of everyday life. In many ways children turn to drugs for just the same reasons: there are many pressures at school, from parents, from friends. Very often the reason is frustration and boredom.
Most children simply decide they don’t like taking drugs and then stop. But a few go on and then have a serious drug problem. They are in a big danger, because overdoses can lead to death, some drugs may depress, may stop breathing, or cause serious mental disorders, may cause blood poisoning and AIDS virus infection. We must not forget about these dangers. When you see that someone is in trouble, just say the right words of understanding or involve them in your hobby and may be they will stop drinking alcohol, smoking or taking drugs.
1. Why did Helen start taking her mother's tranquillizers?
How did Helen's parents react when they discovered she was taking tranquillizers?
What effect did Helen's parents' reaction have on her?
What did Helen do shortly after her parents' angry reaction?
What drug did Helen's friend offer her?
What happened to Helen after she started taking heroin?
What are some common drugs that people turn to in times of stress or depression?
Why do many people turn to drugs like cigarettes, alcohol, or sleeping tablets?
What are some reasons children might turn to drugs?
What pressures do children face that might lead them to drugs?
What happens to a few children who continue using drugs?
What happens to most children who try drugs?
What is the suggested approach for helping someone in trouble with drugs or alcohol?
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