ACTIVITY 3: WORKSHEET (HEALTHY LIVING)
QUESTION 1
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:
It's no longer illegal to grow, possess or use marijuana as long as it's for personal use
in private. It is,
however, still illegal to sell or buy dagga from anyone or to smoke it in
public. Many South Africans across
the country celebrated the Constitutional Court's
decision to decriminalise the private use of dagga.
1.1
Source: https://www.lawforall.co.za/arrest-crimes/legalisation-of-dagga-in-south-africa/
Give ONE reason why marijuana may be classified as a depressant.
(2)
1.2
Suggest TWO ways in which legalising marijuana may benefit the people of
South Africa.
(4)
1.3.
Give TWO negative effects of smoking marijuana.
(2
1.4
Explain how social media exposure to drug abuse influences society
(especially the youth) to experiment with drugs.
1.5
According to the passage, which two actions still make dagga illegal?

I can help you with the questions based on the passage provided. 1.1. One reason why marijuana may be classified as a depressant is because it can slow down brain function and neural activity, leading to feelings of relaxation and sedation. This characteristic of marijuana is what classifies it as a depressant. 1.2. Legalizing marijuana in South Africa may benefit the people in various ways: - It could create new job opportunities in the cannabis industry, such as farming, production, and retail. - Tax revenue generated from the legal sale of marijuana could be used to fund public services like healthcare and education. 1.3. Two negative effects of smoking marijuana include: - Impaired memory and cognitive function, which can affect learning and decision-making. - Increased heart rate and blood pressure, which may pose risks to individuals with heart conditions. 1.4. Exposure to drug abuse on social media can influence society, especially the youth, to experiment with drugs by glamorizing or normalizing drug use. When drug abuse is portrayed positively or as a common behavior online, it can desensitize individuals, making them more likely to try drugs. 1.5. According to the passage, two actions that still make dagga illegal are selling or buying it from anyone, and smoking it in public. These actions are prohibited even after the decriminalization of private use in South Africa.