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The learner has no motivation to stop drugs. Although the learner may lose the battle (i.e. he is punished), he/she wins the war! The irrational beliefs are reaffirmed and reinforced. Eventually the learner sinks into addiction, crime or suicide as…

Have you encountered incidences of drug abuse in your school? How did you react? Did your own childhood affect the way you reacted? Did your reaction bear positive results?

Teacher gets incited PICKS the learner’s feelings MIRRORS the learner’s behaviour Acts Negatively Increases the learner’s stress escalating the cycle into a self destructive down-ward spiral. Teachers can mirror the learner’s negative behaviour and act in a negative way

Change of friends Joining high risk groups Isolation from family Regularly caught in mistakes Risky sexual behaviour Involvement in theft and fights

Drop in grades or academic performance Incomplete assignments Lack of participation Decreased attention span Low quality class work Difficulty in concentrating Confusion of tasks

Bloodshot eyes or dilated pupils Unusual tiredness or hyperactivity Poor hygiene or changes in appearance Smelling like smoke or chemicals Unexplained weight loss or gain

Sudden changes in behavior or personality Increased aggression or mood swings Apathy, lack of motivation, or disinterest in school Skipping classes or frequently being late Secretive or evasive behaviour