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Getting the DIRT on DRUGS

Getting the DIRT on DRUGS. RESEARCH. At least 5 pages of notes At least 5 sources 2 internet sources 2 book sources 1 other (brochure, interview, newspaper). PAPER. 2 Pages Typed Times New Roman, 12 point font Double Spaced 1 inch margins Title page with Title of Paper Name Date

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Getting the DIRT on DRUGS

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  1. Getting theDIRTonDRUGS

  2. RESEARCH • At least 5 pages of notes • At least 5 sources • 2 internet sources • 2 book sources • 1 other (brochure, interview, newspaper)

  3. PAPER • 2 Pages Typed • Times New Roman, 12 point font • Double Spaced • 1 inch margins • Title page with • Title of Paper • Name • Date • Class Centered on Title Page

  4. WORK CITED • Books • Author’s last name, first name. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Date. • Internet • Name of Website. Address. (Date of Visit). • Brochures • Author’s last name, first name. “Title of Brochure.” Date Published.

  5. PROJECT Group will choose from: • Slide Show • Brochure • Newsletter

  6. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Research demonstrates that television PSA’s designed for teens can significantly reduce marijuana use. It has been shown drop uses at least 26.7% in targeted audiences. View the film version of public service announcements at: Drug Free America http://drugfreeamerica.com/Home/Default.asp?ws=PDFA&vol=1&grp=Home The Truth http://www.thetruth.com View printed public service announcements at: http://www.r10.tdh.state.tx.us/obh/ro/teens-e-eng.htm

  7. SAMPLE PRESENTATION PRESCRIPTION DRUGS THE LEGAL WAY TO ABUSE?

  8. DEFINITION Needed medications prescribed by a doctor that enables individuals to control symptoms of medical conditions.

  9. STATISTICS

  10. EFFECTS OF ABUSE • Opioids – Pain relieving medication • Examples • Codeine • Morphine • OxyContin • Effects • Drowsiness • Initial Euphoria • Depress Breathing DEATH

  11. EFFECTS OF ABUSE (cont) • Depressants • Examples • Valium • Xanax • Nembutal • Effects • Addictive • Slow brain function DEATH

  12. TRENDS/STATISTICS • 2001 – 3 million teens took prescription medicine for non-medical reasons • Up from 7.1% to 7.9% • 15% of 18-19 year olds abuse prescription drugs • Girls are more likely to abuse prescription drugs than boys • Multiple drugs show up in 72% of emergency rooms

  13. HELP HOTLINES To find a treatment center in your state: http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/facilitylocatordoc.htm Resource for prescription drug abuses and families: http://www.prescriptionabuse.org

  14. WORK CITED • Food and Drug Administration. www.fda.gov. April 2003. • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. www.samhsa.gov. April 2003. • National Institute on Drug Abuse. www.nida.nih.gov. March 2003. • Drug Free America. www.drugfreeamerca.com.

  15. THE END Be a partner – Get the DIRT on DRUGS

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