Drugs and substance abuse — KCSE Christian Religious Education

KCSE Christian Religious Education · 57 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.

Define substance abuse and identify commonly abused drugs in Kenya (alcohol, tobacco, miraa, bhang, hard drugs)

State the effects of drug and substance abuse on the individual, family, community and nation

State ways in which Christians and the church can prevent and respond to the problem of substance abuse in Kenya

Drugs and substance abuse

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easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

State three initiatives the church can undertake to raise awareness on substance abuse among the youth in Kenya. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

Conducting youth workshops and seminars focusing on the risks of substance abuse (1 mk)

Engaging youth through sports and recreational activities to provide alternatives to drug use (1 mk)

Utilising social media campaigns to spread information about the dangers of drugs (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

List four ways in which the church can support families affected by substance abuse in Kenya. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 4 marks

Providing counselling services to help families cope with addiction issues (1 mk)

Organising support groups for family members of addicts (1 mk)

Offering financial assistance to families struggling with the economic impact of addiction (1 mk)

Facilitating educational programmes on the dangers of substance abuse (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

State three ways drug and substance abuse affects the family unit. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

Breakdown of communication leading to family conflicts (1 mk)

Financial strain due to spending on drugs (1 mk)

Neglect of family responsibilities and children (1 mk)

List four effects of drug and substance abuse on the individual. (4 marks)

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