CANDIDATE NAME: MUSVOSVI NIGEL

CANDIDATE NUMBER: 020290

LEARNING AREA: ENGLISH LANGUAGE

CALA TITLE: DRUG ABUSE

CALA TYPE: PEN AND PAPER

CALA COMPONENT: “C”

BACKGROUND
It has been noted that the majority of teenagers are engaging in drug
activities including learners at our school. Parents are afraid that if
drug abuse continues, leaners’ performance and personalities will
greatly deteriorate.
 PART A

1) Five possible causes of drug abuse:

 Peer pressure

 Recreational experimentation

 Loneliness

 Stress

 Pain from physical injury

2) Five effects of drug abuse:

 Addiction

 Withdrawal syndrome

 Deterioration of the central nervous system

 Loss of self-esteem and feelings of guilt

 Increased probability of contracting serious illnesses

3) Five ways which can be employed to put an end to drug abuse:

 Avoid temptation and peer pressure

 Choosing a drug rehab addiction program

 Seek help for medical illness

 Examine the risk factors

 Staying social when you quit drinking

 PART B

1) The drug being abused in Zimbabwe is:

 Mbanje

2) Five physical effects of Mbanje:

 Damage of the respiratory system

 Damage the brain function

 Weakening of the immune system

 Cause high blood pressure

 Reduce sperm count and motility

3) Five social effects of Mbanje:

 Social isolation

 Affects academic performance

 Legal consequences

 Stigma and social perception

 Relationship strain

4) Five other effects of Mbanje:

 Impaired short-term memory

 Impaired attention and judgement

 Coordinate and balance issues

 Anxiety and paranoia

 Chronic cough and bronchitis