Unit Award Scheme

73744 DRUGS EDUCATION: CANNABIS USE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least three physical properties of cannabis	Summary sheet
2	at least three ways the chemicals in cannabis can effect the chemicals in the brain	Summary sheet
3	at least three short term effects of using cannabis	Summary sheet
4	at least three effects of long term chronic use of cannabis on the body	Summary sheet
5	at least three effects of cannabis use on mental health	Summary sheet
6	at least four ways cannabis use can impact on family and social life	Summary sheet
7	at least five different strategies to reduce the harm caused by using cannabis	Summary sheet
8	at least six differences between experimental, recreational and dependent use of cannabis	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
9	identify at least three positive effects of cannabis use	Summary sheet
10	identify at least three negative effects of cannabis use.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 28 June 2006Level - Entry Level