Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse

Syllabus: CBC * Grade 5 * Christian Religious Education * Strand 5.0 Christian Living * Sub-strand 5.4 Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you should be able to:

• List drugs commonly abused by young people today.
• State why young people engage in alcohol, drugs, and substance abuse.
• Outline the effects of alcohol, drugs, and substance abuse.
• Identify five values needed to avoid alcohol, drugs, and substance abuse.
• Avoid alcohol, drugs, and substance abuse.

Summary

The Bible warns against the harmful effects of alcohol and calls believers to self-control rather than being controlled by substances. Understanding why young people are drawn to alcohol, drugs, and substance abuse, and their harmful effects, helps us make wise choices to avoid them.