AOD - Illegal Drugs (Lesson)

Illegal Drugs

 We will learn about illegal drugs and the effects on the body and strategies for avoiding the use of illegal drugs. Using illegal drugs is a high-risk behavior. Drug abuse poses risks to physical, mental/emotional, and social health. Marijuana is a gateway drug that itself is dangerous and illegal. Psychoactive drugs – which include stimulants, depressants, opiates, and hallucinogens – affect the central nervous system and alter activity in the brain. 

Think through what your “yes” and "no” responses would be to the following statements: 

• I understand the health effects of using illegal substances.
• I recognize that peers may try to influence me to use drugs, and I know how to resist that peer pressure.
• I choose to live drug-free.
• I recognize that dangers of driving with someone who has used drugs.
• I choose to advocate for a drug-free life. 

How many of these statements accurately describe your own personal choices?  The more you resonated with, the healthier your lifestyle.  

Illegal Drug Presentation

Watch the video below to learn more about illegal drugs

 

Drugs: What to know. 

Read the article to learn more about drugs.

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Illegal Drug Presentation

Watch the video below to learn more about illegal drugs.

Things that Determine a Person's BAC

Select the interactive below to reveal more information about a Person's BAC.

Types of Illegal Drugs

Select the interactive below to reveal more information about types of Illegal Drugs.

 

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