Notes: “Harmful Effects and Consequences of Drug Abuse”

v  A moment of pleasure but a lifetime of pain

v  Drugs affect everyone

v  Drugs can cause you to be violent with others

v  Drugs affect your brain

v  You’re destroying your family, friends, and your life

v  No self-control

v  No self-respect

v  You are no more you

v  There is no escape of the addiction

v  Drugs lie

v  People use drugs to forget about their problems

v  Causes pain, anguish and anger to others

v  Addiction will cause the person to steal just get drugs

v  Drugs kill your identity

v  One thought, one shot, one mistake

v  Consequence can be imprisonment

v  Drugs make you feel like if you’re in control

v  Drugs lead to a one way road to death

v  You cannot blame others for your choices and mistakes

v  You control your own life

v  You face your own consequences

v  Help is near

v  Take the step to change with faith, strength and support

v  Being drug-free can help have a better life

v  Like having a happy family, spending time with your kids

Reflection:

My commitment is to always stay away from drugs, no matter how many time people offer me. I will stay away from people who use drugs, so I won’t be influenced. I know the consequences of using drugs and I don’t want my family or friends to suffer. I promise to never, not even a little try of drugs. I will keep this commitment to teach my kids that it might be hard to stay away from drugs but in the end it’s worth it.