In a small village, there lived a potter. He had a donkey. Everyday his donkey would carry soil from the field to his house. Since the field was quite far off, the potter would rest under a tree midway, tying his donkey nearby.
One day, the potter forgot to take the rope with which he tied the donkey every day. When he reached the tree, he thought, “How do I tie this donkey today? He might run away if I sleep. “The potter decided to tie down holding the donkey’s ears so that the donkey would not run away.
But this way neither the donkey was comfortable nor the potter was able to take rest. A saint, who happened to be passing by, saw the potter holding on to the donkey’s ears. Then the saint wanted to know what the problem of the potter was. When the potter told the saint what the problem was, the wise saint said, “Take the donkey to the place where you tie him every day. Pretend to tie him using an imaginary rope. I assure you he won’t run away.” The potter did what the saint had said.
He left the donkey and went to take a nap. When he woke up, to his surprise and relief, he found the donkey standing in the same place.
Soon the potter prepared to leave for home. But the donkey did not move. “What is wrong with this donkey!” exclaimed the potter in frustration.
Luckily, the potter saw the wise saint again. He ran up to the saint and told him about the donkey’s strange behavior. The saint said, “You tied up the donkey, but did you untie him?” Go and pretend to untie the rope with which you had tied the donkey.” The potter followed the saint’s advice.
Now the donkey was ready to leave for home. The potter understood that donkey was the bonded donkey. The potter thanked the wise saint and went home happily with his donkey.
KIDS AND HEALTH
Drugs: what to know (How drugs work)
Drugs are chemicals or substances that change the way our bodies work. Some are medicines that help people when doctors prescribe them. Many have no medical use or benefits.
When taken (usually by swallowing, inhaling, or injecting), abused drugs find their way into the bloodstream. From there, they move to the brain and other parts of the body. In the brain, drugs may intensify or dull the senses, change how alert or sleepy people feel, and sometimes decrease physical pain.
Because of the way these drugs work on the brain, they affect the ability to make healthy choices and decisions. Even drinking makes people more likely to get involved in dangerous situations, like driving under the influence or having unprotected sex.
Although substances can feel good at first, they can do a lot of harm to the body and brain. Drinking alcohol, smoking or using tobacco, taking illegal drugs, even sniffing glue all damage the human body.
Commonly abused drugs include:
Alcohol amphetamines bath salts cocaine and crack cough and cold medicines (DXM)depressantsGHBheroininhalantsketamineLSDMDMA/Ecstasymarijuanamethamphetamine (“meth” mushroom PC prescription pain relievers (opioids) Rohypnolsalvia
Getting help
If you think you — or a friend — may be addicted to drugs, talk to a parent, your doctor, school counselor, or nurse. They can help you get the help you need.
Several kinds of treatment are available for drug addiction. The two main types are behavioral (helping a person change behaviors) and pharmacological (treating a person by using medicine).
Experts in drug treatment teach people how to live without drugs — dealing with cravings, avoiding situations that could lead to drug use, and preventing and handling relapses.
It can be hard to overcome drug addiction without professional help and treatment. It takes time and isn’t something that can be done alone — everyone needs support. Experts who help people with addictions are trained to help, not judge.
RIDDLES
1. I run all around the pasture but never move. What am I?
2. What asks no questions but requires many answers?
3. What has toes but no feet or legs?
.4. I always have one eye open. What am I?
5. I scream, you scream, we all scream. For what?
6. What has four eyes and runs south?
ANSWERS:
1. A fence. 2. A doorbell. 3. Tomatoes 4. A needle 5. Ice cream. 6. The Mississippi River.
Quiz
1. In “The Jungle Book”, what kind of animal is Baloo?
2. What year was the Nigerian currency introduced?
3. What is the name given to an animal that only eats plants?
4. which country are the Pyramids of Giza?
5. What colour are sapphires?
6. What is a group of kangaroos called?
ANSWERS:
1. Bear 2. 1959 3. Herbivores plants 4. Egypt 5. Blue 6. Mob
Did you know?
1. In terms of size, Nigeria is the 10th largest Sub-Saharan Africa?
2. Apples float because they are one quarter air!
3. Nigeria was the first African country to win Gold medal in Olympics football event?
4. Venus spins clockwise. It’s the only planet that does!
5. An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain.
