M4 Topic: addiction

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 4

M4 Mon 26/09/22

Today

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                                                      M4

Theme: addictions 

What are some examples of addictions?

Are you addicted to anything?
(e.g. social media, your phone, gaming)

Bespreek als docent of deze verslaving gevaarlijk is. 

What characterizes addictive behaviour?

Should we just ban all harmful substances? (e.g. alcohol, cigarettes, painkillers) Is this a good idea? Why/why not?

Do you know anyone who is addicted to something?

1. Yes, I know a few people.
2. Yes, I know one person.
3. No, I don't.

Match the words with the correct descriptions

relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

To stop doing or using something abruptly and completely.

an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug.

what occurs when the drug abuser stops using the drug they are addicted to

an unwanted result of using a medicine 

dependency

go cold turkey

overdose

withdrawal

side effect

We're going to watch a short fragment of the TV show 'my strange addiction'. You will also get some questions while watching. 

Discussion in groups

Writing assignment

After discussion, write down what you saw and give your opinion about it.

How did the persons interviewed become addicted?

00:20

What is this woman's addiction? In Dutch: het drinken van....

1. schoonmaakmiddel
2. luchtverfrisser
3. parfum
4. benzine

00:48

How many cans a week does she drink?

1. 5
2. 10
3. 15
4. 20

01:58

Does her fiancé have the same addiction?

1. Yes, he loves it!
2. No, he thinks it's disgusting.

03:16

When will she stop?

1. If she gets sick.
2. If her husband doesn't like it any more.
3. If her kids follow her example.
4. If she has found an alternative.