Drug-Free Lifestyle: Goals, Consequences, and Risks

1. Lesson 39Bellringer • Write 3 of your long term goals in your notebook. • Explain how using drugs might interfere with these goals. • What can you do to ensure a drug-free lifestyle throughout the course of your life?

2. What are the consequences of using inhalants? Death Nausea Vomiting Headache Dizziness Brain damage Irregular heartbeat Difficulty breathing Damage to immune system Heart damage Kidney damage Bone marrow damage Impaired judgment and reasoning Psychological or physical dependence Impaired coordination Impaired vision Impaired reaction time Disorientation Confusion Impaired decision making Fights, crime, violence Lesson 39Avoiding Illegal Drug Use

3. Look at the brain scan on p.437 • Why do you think using inhalants causes brain damage? • Many inhalants are flammable. Due to impairment many users burn up very quickly and die in the flames.

4. Lung damage Damage to respiratory system Cancer Harm to the reproductive system Harm to developing baby if pregnant Short-term memory loss Impaired concentration Lose train of thought Do things that they regret Take unnecessary risks Amotivational syndrome- persistent loss of ambition and motivation Tolerance Psychological dependence Impaired ability to judge distance Slowed reaction time Accidents/ crashes Paranoia Panic attacks Psychoses What are the consequences of using marijuana?

5. Confusion Depression Insomnia Severe anxiety Paranoia Extreme fear Muscle tension Teeth clenching Nausea Blurred vision Faintness Chills Sweating Increased heart rate Increased blood pressure Brain damage Memory impairment Dehydration Heart failure Kidney failure Death Heatstroke How can ecstasy harm you?

6. Illegal drugs are not regulated by the FDA. This means you don’t know where they came from or what else is in them. Other drugs or toxic substances like cleaning materials can be mixed in. These drugs or chemicals can make you sick and cause death.

7. Increased heart rate Increased blood pressure Tremors Nausea Flashbacks Tolerance Impaired judgment Slowed reaction time Anger Aggression Violence What risks are associated with hallucinogens?

8. Studies show that the best way to be successful at something is to surround yourself with others who are successful. If all your friends are physically fit you are more likely to be fit also. What makes you want to be friends with someone? How do you choose your friends? Is it easier to be drug free when your friends are also drug free? Why?

9. In 1998 47% of young people thought that drinking 5 drinks on a single occasion once or twice a week was a great risk. 31% thought smoking marijuana once a month was a great risk 54% thought using cocaine once a month was a great risk These are all great risks Healthy People 2010 have a goal of 80 % associating these activities with great risk.

10. How can we raise awareness among teens of the risks associated with substance abuse? • Think-pair-share • Take 1 minute and think about your answer silently • Turn and tell a partner what you think. • Listen to what your partner came up with. • Share the best answer with the class.

11. Heart attack Seizure Death Tremors Vomiting Quickened movements Increased heart rate Increased blood pressure Stroke Sores near the nose Holes between the nostrils Runny nose Sore throat Hoarse voice Confusion Anxiety Aggressiveness Paranoia Hallucinations Dependence Increased risk for HIV and hepatitis B Impaired reasoning and judgment Accidents Violence Irregular heartbeat Stomach irritation Increased urine production Nervousness Irritability What are the risks associated with stimulants?

12. Lesson 39Bellringer Day 2 • Tell me one reason why you will choose to stay drug free. • Who cares most about you? • Who or what aggravates you the most?

13. Slowed breathing rate Coma Death Drowsiness Nausea Rapid heartbeat Clammy skin Vomiting Skin rash Impaired judgment Depression Lazy Dependence Withdrawal Mood swings Increased sensitivity to pain Neglect personal hygiene Neglect responsibilities Malnutrition Infection Illness Injury HIV and hepatitis B Accidents Violence Crime What risks are associated with narcotic use?

14. Look at the table on p.447 • Which drugs have a legitimate medicinal value?

15. Slowed respiration Coma Death Slurred speech Lack of coordination Clammy skin Dilated pupils Accidents Crime Violence Inability to stay awake Impaired reasoning and judgment Lazy Tired Depression Dependence Withdrawal What risks are associated with sedative-hypnotics?

16. Reduce sperm count Sterility impotence Baldness Painful urination Missed periods Body and Facial hair on girls Acne Roid rages- aggressive behavior Suicide Hostility Dependence Withdrawal HIV/ Hepatitis B Jail time Accidents, violence crime How do steroids harm the body? Obtaining steroids or providing someone with steroids without a valid medical prescription is illegal and punishable by law.

17. How can you resist pressure to use illegal drugs? • use assertive behavior • give a reason • use nonverbal behavior • avoid pressuring situations • avoid people who use • resist pressure • influence others to choose responsible behavior

18. Read lesson 40 Homework