Drugs Awareness Week
20 - 24th March 2017
During this week at EFC...
As part of the college's "Drug Awareness" week, the Learning Lounge has highlighted useful websites and resources that can be used with classes.
Please come and have a look at our notice boards and displays of books, DVDs, etc.
Just because it's legal, doesn't mean it's safe
Talking doesn't make you guilty
Starting recovery...
Featured books in the Learning Lounge
Hard Time
Need to Know - Cocaine
In his book, Sean Connolly explains cocaine use and addiction. It looks at what the life of an addict is like, and the damage drug-taking can do the individual user, their friends, family and society in general.
The book also explores the historical roots of cocaine production and smuggling and the legal position regarding the drug.
Issues: Drugs
According to statistics, one in 12 adults aged 16-59 have taken illicit drugs in the last year. This is equal to 2.8 million people. However sources claim that trends among young people show a decline in risky behaviours.
This book explores the different types and effects of illegal drugs. It also looks at the dangers of legal highs, current statistics and steroid use. The second chapter examines UK drugs laws, and the third chapter goes further still to look at what it really means to have an addiction and how to get help. Get the facts about drug issues, UK drug laws,addiction and rehab.