| Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush Health Education online supplement Mr. Corabi Substance Use and Abuse aka DRUGS |
| STANDARDS, OBJECTIVES/CONTENT AND NOTES ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: Why do Teens use Drugs? What are the effects of Drug use? How do I know if I or someone I know is/are misusing drugs? NOTES: Drug overview: Key quote…. "Some drugs may be helpful (if used correctly) but all drugs can be harmful (if mis-used, over used or abused)" DEFINITION of DRUG: Most substances that enter the body that are not nutrients or Oxygen How do drugs enter body : ) Mouth = Chew, drink or swallow 2) Needles = Injections, IV’s 3) Smoking = Cigarettes, cigars, pipes, etc 4) Inhaling = breathing in 5) Skin and mucous membranes = snorting, rubbing, dissolving, nasal sprays, etc TERMS everyone should know: Misuse = Using a medicine in-correctly Abuse = Using illegal drugs, overusing any drug, or using legal drugs purposely to get “high” Resistance = When a body adapts to a medicine so that the medicine no longer is able to work Tolerance = Body’s adaptation to a drug that requires more of the drug to gain the same desired effect Peer Pressure= act of someone trying to persuade someone else around the same age to use drugs Addiction= The act of really wanting a drug (can be physiological or psychological) Dependence = Needing a drug (either Physically or Psychologically) Psychoactive = Drugs that cause changes in the brain or brain functions, often changing moods or behavior Depressant= A type of drug that generally lowers body functions Stimulant = Drugs that generally raise body functions Hallucinogen= Drugs that trick senses into thinking things are there that are not Inhalants = Products that are inhaled to cause a reaction in the brain or body quickly Decision Making, Peer Pressure and Refusal: Quite Simply...Drugs are bad. Only medicines designed for short term use are drugs that should be used UNLESS no other option exists. Many people become physically dependent or addicted to drugs. Many others become psychologically dependent based on their own weaknesses. No matter why one starts using drugs, their effects can harm you physically, intellectually, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Teens need to be pro-active in order to develop refusal skills for when opportunities to use drugs come up. The 80's had a slogan by then first lady Nancy Reagan..."Just Say No". How true is that slogan these days? PA Academic STANDARDS 10.1: Concepts of Health B: Interaction of Body Systems D: Alcohol, Tobacco, & Chemical Substances E: Health Problems and Disease Prevention 10.2: Healthful Living C: Health information and the media D: Decision Making Skills E: Health and the Environment 10.3: Safety and Injury Prevention: A: Safe/Unsafe practices Common RELA standards utilized in this unit: Learning to Read Independently C: Vocabulary Development D: Comprehension and Interpretation Reading Critically in all content areas: D: Comparison E: Analysis and Evaluation Quality of Writing: A: Focus B: Content C: Organization Speaking and Listening: A: Listening Skills B: Speaking Skills C: Discussion Characteristics and Function of English Language: C: Application of Words In addition, content and activities can easily meet several standards in Science, Math, Social Studies and other subjects as well as cross cutting competencies. NATIONAL HEALTH STANDARDS: 1 = Core Concepts = Comprehend concepts [facts] related to health promotion and disease prevention 3 = Self-Management = Demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks 4 = Analyzing Influences = Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology and other factors on health 6 = Decision Making/Goal setting = Demonstrate goal-setting and decision making skills to enhance health 7 = Advocacy = Advocate for personal, family, and community health OBJECTIVES and content outline: The objectives in this unit are for grades 6 and up. Teachers should take care in selecting objectives suitable for their student’s grade levels and class needs. If a student is viewing this website and taking part in the activities, recognize that some material is for other grades. In general, by the end of this unit, 6th grade students will: Define Drug, Tolerance, Addiction, Dependence, Stimulant and Depressant, mis-use, abuse and associated terms with drug use Identify and explain Safety Precautions and potential dangers for using medication as well as Recognize that using tobacco and alcohol are illegal Recognize and respond appropriately to social influences such as peer pressure Describe the Short term and long term effects of using Tobacco and alcohol as well as Marijuana Examine the #1 used drug in America (Caffeine) Demonstrate REFUSAL skills 7th grade students will: REVIEW ALL 6th grade material Explain city and state laws concerning underage drinking and tobacco use Relate the use of tobacco and alcohol to the decrease in wellness in all 5 areas (physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual) particularly during puberty Recognize the relationship between drug use, teen sexual activity and violence Examine the “cost” of smoking (literal amount of $ spent on smoking) Discuss and recognize the dangers of second hand smoke 8th grade students will: REVIEW ALL 6th and 7th grade material Discuss Alcohol poisoning Discuss drinking and driving and safe responses to loved ones trying to drink and drive Demonstrate strategies to help teens still say “no” but “save face” High School: Define various terms associated with drug abuse Analyze the harmful effects of tobacco, alcohol, and other substances and explain the role that these substances play in unsafe situations, such as drinking and driving and engaging in sexual activity Analyze the media messages which promote experimentation with tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs Discuss Positive and negative influences on drug, alcohol and tobacco use Demonstrate appropriate safe decision making in terms of Tobacco, alcohol and drug use and Prevention skills (coping, resistance, refusal, assertiveness) |
| Drugs.....: by definition, most substances that enter the body other than nutrients or Oxygen. In simple world, they would be used to treat illness and help people's bodies stay in constant balance. Sadly, they are a much more bigger and widespread problem. 100's of 1000's of people ABUSE drugs every day. Many started as a recreational habit for fun while many others use them to escape the self perceived horrors of day to day life including stress and their poor self concept/self esteem (see Conflict Resolution Unit). Although undoubtedly some drugs, when used correctly, serve a purpose of healing and/or correction..this statement is the foundation of this unit: Some Drugs Can be Helpful but ALL drugs can be harmful This unit will help students (and parents) be able to access information that will increase comprehension concerning Drugs. HOPEFULLY, it will lead to healthier decisions from our nation's youth! |
| Assignment DOWNLOADS For due dates..look to the right in red box Assignment Checklist RESEARCH PROJECTS DRAMA/SONG PROJECTS Constructed Responses Comparison chart for Tobacco/Nicotine, Alcohol and Marijuana (for cost of smoking assignment...... go to tobacco page) |
| Use this page to supplement Health class......Click HPE logos to return to main page |
| ON THIS PAGE = There are downloads and websites with general information about Drug Abuse AND Drug Information Indexes In addition, The Unit's essential questions, standards, objectives, Generic notes also are on this page. For Topic specific information about specific drugs, go to the appropriate topic page |
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| "New" Drug trends 1) "bath salts" 2) Prescription drug use Click "other drugs" button for more details |