Jade’s experience of taking illegal drugs
Jade describes how her life dramatically changed through her involvement with illegal drugs. She reflects honestly about her experience.
Jade gives a highly personal account of how taking a variety of illegal drugs devastated her life. She describes how what began as casual, one-off activity to help her relationship with her boyfriend, eventually led to reliance, with severe physical and psychological consequences.
At 13, Jade was introduced to cannabis by her boyfriend. Though at first reluctant, she soon became a regular smoker. Jade then moved on to Mephedrone, to which she eventually became addicted. She began skipping school, and became increasingly isolated from her friends. It was only a final ultimatum from her mum, to whom she was devoted, that persuaded her to quit. Jade has now returned to full time education and is studying for her A levels, having learned some hard lessons. “It’s always made out to be so glamorous and fun, but it’s not so good as everyone thinks…â€
Jade’s story is interspersed with graphics, which explain in detail the chemical and biological processes that were taking place in her body as she was taking drugs. The film also highlights key statistics in relation to young people’s drug taking, confirming the fact that only a very small minority of young people have ever tried them.
Contains content that discusses illegal drug taking by teenagers. Teachers are advised to view it before showing it to their class, to determine suitability.
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