Summary
Contents
This humorous, punchy book meets the needs of those working with young people in schools, youth clubs, social service provision - in fact anywhere adults and young people interact. This is serious and important work made accessible. Within the structure of the programme there are five habits that are continually practised: " Being calm " Having energy " Having courage " Giving care " Making plans. The second part of the book considers: " Anger " Worry " Helplessness " Grief " Alcohol and tobacco. There are full facilitator's notes and the worksheets, activities and quizzes are presented in an enjoyable and lively style. Bob Bellhouse began his career as a teacher in mainstream schools before finding his niche working in alternative settings with marginalised young people. For the past 15 years, he has worked as a researcher and writer, specialising in education. He has an underlying interest in finding ways that help children and youth become deeply interested (engaged) in school and learning.
Recreational Drugs: Alcohol and Tobacco
Recreational Drugs: Alcohol and Tobacco
Recreational drugs provide people with gratification in exchange for very little effort. This is why they are so enticing. You can use them and soon feel their pleasant effects.
Unpleasant Effects
Unfortunately, recreational drugs also have unpleasant effects. If their use gets out of control, they can have adverse consequences. In some cases, they can ruin lives.
Controlling Use
Most people limit their use of recreational drugs so that they do not cause problems. They manage to do this because they have developed the skills of impulse control. Rather than using recreational drugs each time the impulse tickles their fancy, they plan how and when they will use drugs.
They also demonstrate the skill of delayed gratification by planning the role ...