Introduction
Welcome to your new job as an Addictions Counselor!
Before you begin your job you will have to learn a bit about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs so you will be prepared to help your clients.
In case you don't already know, a drug is any substance that alters the human body's normal state. This means there are a lot of substances that can be called drugs. Things you don't even think of as drugs count. Today you will be learning about some of the most common drugs that teens, like you, are exposed to, and what they can do to the body. You will also learn about ways to say no to the temptation of using these substances! This will help you on your way to helping your first client! Click the Task button to move on.
Let's get started!
Task
I. Alcohol can cause many problems for teens and adults. Visit https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/alco.html
Name two factors that influence how alcohol will affect a person:
2. Name 3 negative consequences of drinking alcohol:
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II. One of the biggest used substances by teens is tobacco. Check out the following link to learn more about cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco products. http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/tobacco/smoking.html#
List 5 ways smoking can damage your health:
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E-cigs contain chemicals and other toxins that can cause cancer. One of these is an ingredient used in __________________________.
Today, about 20% of students in high school smoke cigarettes. This means that ________% do not.
III. What are illegal drugs? Learn more at: http://kidshealth.org/kid/grow/drugs_alcohol/know_drugs.html#
What are some types of illegal drugs?
Why are illegal drugs dangerous?
A person who craves drugs all the time and is dependent on them is going through an ______________________.
IV. Visit http://www.scholastic.com/headsup/assets/poster.htm to learn how drugs impact your body.
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V. How would you say no to tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs? Here are 15 ways!
http://web.archive.org/web/20020404121616/http://www.dfaf.org/school/15ways.htm
Pick your favorite 3 that you think you’d use:
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VI. Reflection – Why do you think some kids have such a hard time saying no to drugs? Most say they don't want to do them and want to say no, but when it comes time to say no, many kids give in. In your own words, why does this happen?
VII. Application- Please see Mrs. Santiano to be given the background information and create a plan for your first client!