Legal Drugs
What are some examples of legal drugs?
Caffiene
Nicotine
Alcohol
Prescription medications
Which one is addictive?
a) caffeine
b) alcohol
c) nicotine
d) prescription medications
e) all of the above
e) all of the above
True or False: Prescription drugs are legal.
TRUE.
Two (or more).
Tell us one thing you like about yourself.
Could be anything!
If someone offered you a cigarette or alcohol, how would you feel? What would you do?
You should say no thank you, and go tell an adult!
What does it mean to be addicted to something?
Your body makes you feel like you cannot live without it.
When you don't have it, you think about it all the time and you have mood swings.
What is a prescription drug?
A medication given to you by a doctor.
Who could help Moose feel better after taking the medication?
A doctor/professional.
Name 3 of AYP's values.
Relationships.
Trust.
Creativity.
Playfulness.
Empowerment.
Growth.
True or False: It is healthy for kids to have caffeine.
FALSE
What are some addictive things that are not drugs?
Sugar.
Videogames.
Fast food.
Are prescription drugs safe?
Yes, when taken properly. They are very unsafe if you are not taking your own medication, and if you do not follow the exact directions given to you by your doctor.
What safe choices did Moose/Bear make?
Told their parents.
Went to the doctor for help.
What does QUEST stand for?
Quiet
Upright
Eyes forward
Still
Toward
You can get addicted.
Smelliness.
Wrinkly skin.
Yellow teeth or fingers.
Cough a lot.
Cancer.
Heart disease.
Why might some people take drugs?
Out of curiosity/trying something new
To deal with problems or feelings
Because they are addicted
What 3 important things must be on a prescription bottle?
Your name.
Expiry date.
Doctors name.
Instructions.
What unsafe choices were made?
Shared medication.
Snuck into the medicine cabinet.
Did not read the instructions.
Gave medicine to someone when they didn't know how to use it properly.
What else might you find in your cupboard or medicine cabinet that could hurt you if you take too much or take it when you're not supposed to?
Vitamins.
Other peoples medications.
Tylenol, Advil, etc.
Cough syrup.