What are Drugs and Alcohol
Why might someone get prescribed a drug
Surgery, concertation, sleep issues
Name 2 parts of the body drugs and alcohol can impact
Brain
Lungs
Heart
Liver
Digestive system
What is social impact
Refers the effects that an action or behavior has on individuals, friends, family, or other groups in society.
What is Advocacy
supporting a cause or policy change to improve community health.
What does OTC stand for ?
Over the counter
True or False Tobacco can cause oral issues
True
What is substance use?
Refers to the consumption of any substance like alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
Why is advocacy important
It helps raise awareness about a problem.
What do drugs and alcohol do to a person
Change how their mind and body work
What is cognitive impairment
Poor judgement, bad decision making, memory loss, confusion, impaired speech
Name 3 emotional impacts
Increased feelings of sadness
More likely to get angry or aggressive
More likely to isolate oneself from friends or family
Irritability or frustration
Change in mood
Anxiety or depression
Name 3 people that substance abuse can impact
impacts individuals, families, and communities worldwide
What plant does Marijuana come from?
cannabis plant
Name 2 ways marijuana impacts the body
Coughing, wheezing, decreased lung function, heart palpitations, impaired coordination, which can cause accidents or injuries
Name 3 social impacts
Impacts friendships and family relationships.
Causes arguments between siblings or friends.
Changes in friendships due to substance use.
Feelings of isolation by not hanging out with old friends.
Bad performance in school, sports, or job.
Negative impacts to reputation in community and school.
Name 3 different things that you can do to advocate for others
Billboards, Posters, Social Media ads, speak at schools and public places.
Give 2 examples of medical misuse
Taking medication more times per day than stated on directions.
Taking someone else's prescription.
Taking more than the recommended dose.
Name 2 ways tobacco impacts the respiratory system
severe coughing, wheezing + shortness of breath.
Joshua is the star baseball player in town, and has to pitch in the championship game tomorrow morning. However, tonight, he is at a party where his friends are drinking. All night, he is getting pressured to drink.
If Joshua decides to drink, what are the social consequences? (name 2)
If Joshua decides NOT to drink, what are the social consequences?
1. His teammates might be mad at him because he is making bad choices. He might pitch bad which would make his teammates frustrated because they might lose the game.
2. He gets made fun of or his friends might not want to hangout anymore.