Unit Award Scheme

110064 UNDERSTANDING MARIJUANA (UNIT 3)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
acquired an understanding of
1	how to risk assess the consequences associated with the use of marijuana	Summary sheet
2	how people use marijuana to influence or control others	Summary sheet
3	how to identify at least three immediate physiological or mental changes in others when they are under the influence of marijuana	Summary sheet
4	how to identify at least three longer term changes in behaviour when people are using marijuana, eg secretive behaviour, change in personal washing routine, withdrawal from social groups	Summary sheet
5	how drug use can cause the following long-term financial problems: (a) to the user (b) to the user’s family (c) within the community	Summary sheet
acquired an understanding of
6	five underlying issues of why people become dependent on marijuana, eg numbing out affects of abuse or negative experiences, physical dependency, stress, depression, confidence, peer pressure and acceptance, money	Summary sheet
7	five steps they can take to intervene when others are affected by marijuana.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 9 January 2018Level - Level One