Topic 225: Legal Control of Narcotics

A1–A2 Level

1. Why do governments make rules about drugs?

2. What drugs are not allowed by law?

3. Why can some drugs be dangerous for health?

4. Who makes laws about drug use?

5. Why do police stop illegal drug selling?

6. What problems can drugs cause for families?

7. Why are some medicines only given by doctors?

8. How can drug use affect school or work?

9. Why do countries try to protect young people from drugs?

10. What happens when someone breaks drug laws?

11. Why is it important to know the law?

12. How can drug use harm the body?

13. Why do schools teach students about drugs?

14. How can friends help someone avoid drugs?

15. Why do people need help to stop drug use?

16. How do you feel when drugs harm people’s lives?

B1–B2 Level

17. Why do countries control drugs through law?

18. What is the difference between legal and illegal drugs?

19. How can drug laws protect public health?

20. Why do some people disagree with strict drug laws?

21. How does drug control affect crime levels?

22. Why are some drugs allowed for medical use?

23. How can punishment influence drug use behavior?

24. What problems arise from illegal drug markets?

25. How do drug laws affect young people’s futures?

26. Can education be more effective than punishment? Why?

27. How do drug laws differ across countries?

28. What role do doctors play in drug control?

29. How can addiction change decision-making?

30. Why do some people support decriminalization?

31. How can communities support prevention efforts?

32. How do you feel about punishment versus treatment?

C1–C2 Level

33. How do drug laws balance public safety and personal freedom?

34. What ethical issues arise in drug criminalization?

35. Can strict drug laws increase social inequality? Explain.

36. How does drug control policy affect prison systems?

37. Should addiction be treated as a crime or illness? Why?

38. How do economic interests influence drug policy?

39. Can legal regulation reduce harm more effectively? Explain.

40. How should governments respond to drug-related health crises?

41. What role does scientific evidence play in drug law reform?

42. How do drug policies affect marginalized communities?

43. Should international drug laws be unified? Why or why not?

44. How can policy reduce harm without encouraging use?

45. What long-term effects do drug laws have on society?

46. How should youth protection shape drug policy?

47. Can legal control adapt to new substances? How?

48. How do you feel drug laws reflect social values?