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drug addiction and treatment |
man – woman |
03:31 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
Drug addiction is more than just the use of illegal street drugs. People can also struggle with the illegal and overuse of prescription medications. How much do schools educate children in your city or country on these issues and solutions to drug addiction?
Idioms
“fall off the wagon” = start drinking again after a period
“My sister went three months without drinking, and then she lost her job and fell off the wagon.”
“do drugs” = to use illegal drugs
“Unfortunately, Matthew’s friends have been doing drugs for a long time.”
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Post-Listening Exercise
Discuss the problems of drug use and drug addiction you have seen in your schools, neighborhood, and city. What are some of the influences that lead people to experiment with drugs?
Online Investigation
Use the Internet to find information on these questions:
- What are the warning signs that someone is addicted to drugs?
- What are suggestions on how family and friends can help in such situations?
- What are the penalties for drug possession in two different countries other than your own?
- Under what situations can a drug rehab program be helpful to patients and their families?