English · Health and addiction

Read and explain

Reading comprehension

Model answers

Possible answers based on “Understanding drug harm”. Other correct sentences are also acceptable.

1What kinds of harm did the experts consider in their study?

The experts considered health problems, addiction and social harm.

2Why can alcohol harm other people? Give two examples.

Alcohol can cause traffic accidents that injure other people and can contribute to family problems.

3Why does heroin have a high score for harm to users? Explain two risks.

Heroin can cause addiction and dangerously slow breathing. An overdose can be fatal.

4Why can tobacco cause harm even if the damage is not immediately visible?

Smoking can cause cancer after years of use, so serious damage may develop slowly.

5How can cannabis and LSD negatively affect users?

One sentence about cannabis:

Cannabis can affect memory, attention and coordination, making learning more difficult.

One sentence about LSD:

LSD can cause intense fear and change a person’s perception of reality.

To explain: because … · For example, … · … can cause … / … can affect …