2 • MUDULE NINE: SUBSTANCE USE
SESSION ONE
Understanding the Risk
What are the different types of drugs, why some
young people use them and some do not, the lure
of advertisements and how our loved ones are
affected by what we do are explored in this
introductory session. There are three activities in
this session.SESSION TWO
The Problem with Substances
Children use different substances and the session
explores each of these substances and their effects.
There are four activities in this session.SESSION THREE
Protecting Myself and My Friends
Myths and facts about substance use and the
strategies to protect oneself, support positive peer
influences and make good decisions are explored in
this session. Techniques learned in other modules
are also reviewed here. There are three activities in
this session.