1. Substance, Abuse and Use

2. Classroom Rules….
No personal stories (talking about classmates, friends, using names)
BE RESPECTFUL of others in the classroom
You have the right to pass
Stress… Not having on the answers but willing to find out and feel free to share with classmates in a respectful way.

3. DRUGS!! What is a drug? Why would students experiment with drugs?
Most common among Highschool students in Manitoba?
Why would students experiment with drugs?
Why wouldn’t students experiment with drugs?
Brainstorm with the class create a list on the board…..

4. Drug-
Any substance, other than food, that when taken into the body changes the way that the body or mind functions.
Most Common:
Alcohol
Cannabis
Tobacco
Compare previous answers to list…..

5. DRUGS:
Peer pressure
Enjoying the feeling
Escapism
Curiosity
Emotional factors
Low self-esteem, high stress, social status
NO DRUGS:
Not interested
Addictive
Bad for you health
Other priorities/interests in life (sports, clubs, school)

6. Levels of Involvement Non-involved Irregular Regular Harmful Dependent
Experimented
Regular
More patterned use (i.e. every pay day)
Harmful
Patterned use
Affecting aspects of life (attendance, grades, work)
Dependent
Tried to quit but with no real success
Feel uncomfortable when sober or not
Ask students to reflect on where they feel like they fit… Do not share with the class….. Personal Reflection

7. **All drugs have the potential to be harmful**
Harmful events can occur in just one use

8. Real Life Drug Story Video..

9. What do you know about drugs?
Types?
How they effect the body?

10. Type of drugs CNS Depressant Drugs CNS Stimulant Drugs
Slow down the body and brain
Withdrawal symptoms are opposite
Cause many physical dependencies
CNS Stimulant Drugs
Speed up the body and brain

11. Types of Drugs….. Hallucinogenic Drugs Other:
Distort the senses and info to the brain
Withdrawal symptoms:
Agitation, flashbacks, anxiety and psychotic episodes
Other:
Medical purposes and are non mind altering e.g. Penicillin
Non medical uses and are non mind altering e.g. Anabolic steriods

12. Types of drugs…….

14. Alcohol What constitutes a drink? Which contains more alcohol?
1 can of beer (12 oz. 5%)?
5 oz of wine (12%)?
1.5 oz shot of hard liquor (40%)?
Let students know we aren’t going to talk about EVERY drug but let them know you do have resources and if they want a specific question answered we can both look it up and present answers to the class the next day…. All constitute 1 drink….

15. Alcohol Short Term Effects
Slurred speech, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness
Upset stomach, headaches and breathing difficulties
Distorted vision and hearing
Impaired judgment
Decreased perception and coordination
Unconsciousness
Blackouts and coma

16. Long Term Effects
Injuries
Difficulties in relationships and family problems
Alcohol poisoning
High blood pressure, stroke and heart related diseases
Liver disease and nerve damage
Permanent brain damage
Vitamin B1 deficiency
Malnutrition, ulcers, gastritis and cancer of throat and mouth

17. Tobacco Types: Cigarettes Cigars and Pipes Smokeless Tobacco
Snuff – powdered tobacco sniffed up nose
Dipping Tobacco- placed between cheek and gum
Chewing Tobacco- like dip but must be chewed

18. Negative Effects of Tobacco
Short Term Effects
Increased risk of respiratory illness
Impaired lung growth and function
Shortness of breath
Bad breath and smelly clothes
Long Term Effects
Cancer of mouth, throat, lung, kidney, and stomach
Emphysema
Heart disease
Significantly reduced lifespan – If teens continue their habit into adulthood:
Over $75,000 in medical care as a result of smoking
Life expectancy up to 20 years shorter than non-smokers
May increase depression symptoms in teens (contradicts popular beliefs)

19. Anti-Smoking Ads…. Are they effective?
How would design an ad to make it more effective in reaching teens?
Brainstorm with the class… Remind students of the popular ads: voice boxes, cancerous lungs on cigarette packs…..

20. Steroids Man- made version of male sex hormone By mouth or injection
Short Term Effects
Able to exercise longer and harder
Feelings of confidence and enthusiasm
Aggressive, irritable and mood swings (“roid rage”)
Anxious, unable to sleep well and depressed
Headaches, stomach aches and nose bleeds
High blood pressure and a faster heart rate

21. Long Term Effects
Increase in muscle size and rapid weight gain
Acne
“moon face”- becomes round
Decreased flexibility
Jaundice
Incurable liver damage
Stroke or heart attack (blood clots and hardening of arteries)
Paranoid feelings
Violent behaviour

22. Over the Counter Drugs OTC Drugs
Examples: Gravol, Benadryl, Tylenol PM, Excedrin PM, Robitussin, Vicks Nyquil etc.
No laws regarding the purchasing of these drugs, but illegal to use any substance with the purpose of getting high.
Short Term Effects
Drowsiness, dizziness, problems with physical coordination and judgement.
Numbness, nausea, vomiting, racing heart, hallucinations and increased blood pressure.
Mixing with other medications and alcohol can be fatal.

23. Long Term Effects
Depression, confusion, loss of energy, vomiting and difficulty thinking and socializing.
Loss of coordination and reduced ability to learn.
Can develop psychogical and physical dependence.

24. OxyContin Pain medication prescribed by a doctor
Has become one of the most abused prescription drugs in the U.S. and Canada
Abusers crush the tablet to ingest or snort, or dilute in water and inject.
Short Term Effects (if abused)
Constipation, loss of appetite, sweating
Nausea and vomiting
Slight decrease in breathing rate
Constricted pupils

25. Long Term Effects
Depression, difficulty concentrating and sleeping, sexual problems
Constipation
Disrupted menstrual cycles
Body stops making natural painkillers (severe pains when drug leaves the body)
Lower heart rate, blood pressure and breathing
Disorientation, convulsions and hallucinations
Possible death from high doses
Psychological and physical dependence

26. Inhalants Solvents, aerosols, inhale to get high Also known as “sniff”
Gasoline, automobile fluids, lighter fluid, paint etc.
Also known as “sniff”
Quickly travel to heart, heart, lungs, bloodstream, central nervous system and brain (is not filtered through digestive system, kidneys and liver like other drugs)
Short Term Effects
Death can occur after only one use!
Irregular heartbeat resulting in heart attack
Breathing stops due to suffocation from choking on vomit

27. Short high (few min-half hour) followed by sleepiness
Short Term Effects
Short high (few min-half hour) followed by sleepiness
Muscle weakness, clumsiness and slowing of movements
Dizzy, giddy, headache and sensitive to light
Chest and stomach pain
Slurred speech, blurred vision, ringing in ears
Loss of appetite, nauseam throwing up, bad breath and drooling
Nosebleeds, sores on mouth and nose
Nervousness, disorientation
Aggressiveness, violent behaviour, loss of judgement
Hearing and seeing things that are not there

28. Long Term Effects
Mood swings and personality changes
Lack of energy
Memory loss, attention, thinking and learning problems
Movement and coordination problems
Severe and permanent brain damage
Uncontrollable eye movements, loss of hearing and sense of smell
Nerve damage starting in hands and feet
Severe damage to lungs, kidneys, liver, heart, blood, immune system and senses

29. Caffeine and Energy Drinks
What has the greatest amount of caffeine?
In your table, order the following drinks:
NOS (473 ml)
Wired (710 ml)
Can of coke (355 ml)
Red Bull (250 ml)
Rockstar (473 ml)
Full Throttle (473 ml)
Coffee (273 ml)

30. Caffeine…. Wired-----------505 mg of caffeine
NOS mg of caffeine
Rockstar mg of caffeine
Full Throttle mg of caffeine
Coffee mg of caffeine (brew)
Red Bull mg of caffeine
Can of Coke—36-46 mg of caffeine

31. Energy Drinks Short Term Effects- 1 Energy Drink/day
Feel less drowsy, improved mood, more alert, attentive and able to concentrate
Increased blood pressure and body temperature
Need to urinate and have problems sleeping
More than 1 drink
Irritable, nervous, restless and agitated
Headache, nauseous and rapid heart beat

32. Long Term Effects- more than 600 mg daily
May cause depression, upset stomach, anxiety and chronic sleep problems

33. Cocaine/Crack Same drug
Cocaine: white crystal powder and can be smoked, snorted or injected
Crack: rock like form of cocaine and is usually smoked
Short Term Effects
Enlarged pupils, dry mouth and stuffy nose
More energy, alertness, less of a need to eat/sleep and feelings of euphoria
Increased heart rate, breathing and blood pressure
Anxiety, unpredictable behaviour and hallucinations
Single dose can contribute to seizures, heart attack or death from stroke

34. Long Term Effects
Chapped and damaged nose
Headaches and problems experiencing pleasure when not under the influence
Sexual dysfunction in men
Attention, memory and behavioural problems
Weakened immune system
Tooth decay, weight and appetite loss
Seizures, health problems and stroke
Depression and paranoia

35. Ecstasy
Made in illegal labs, effects usually begin minutes after taken and last 3-6 hours
Short Term Effects
Pleasure, confidence and increased sociability
Increased energy, feeling more alert and awake
Dilated pupils, rapid eye movement and blurred vision
Rapid heart rate, breathing and blood pressure
Clenching jaw muscles and teeth grinding
Dehydration, dry mouth and throat
Nausea, vomiting and lack of appetite
Distortions in thinking and time
Hallucinations

36. Long Term Effects
Depression, forgetfulness, poor concentration and thoughts of suicide
Sleeping problems, paranoia, tiredness and panic
Liver damage
Acne-like rash
Teeth and jaw damage from clenching
Aggressive behaviour
Death from heart or kidney failure (caused by dehydration or abnormally high body temp)

37. Cannabis Contains THC and used to produce
Marijuana
Hashish (brown/black and chunky looking)
Hash oil (sticky oil, brown, black, red or clear)
Smoked or eaten, if smoked (effects felt within a few minutes and lasts 3-4 hours if eaten may take more than an hour to be felt and may continue to effect uses the next day)

38. Short Term Effects
Lowered skin temperature, red eyes, drowsiness and slurred speech
Increased heart rate and blood pressure
Slow reaction time and poor coordination
Concentration and memory problems
Feelings of extreme pleasure (giddy)
Strong desire for food and feeling that time is going slowly or quickly
Feeling of being separated from reality
Panicky feelings or paranoia

39. Long Term Effects
Short term memory problems
Difficulty problem solving and learning
Breathing problems and increased risk of cancer
Reproductive system problems
Decreased energy, motivation and interest in life
Fearfulness and anxiety after a high dose

40. Magic Mushrooms Hallucinogenic mushrooms
Found in the wild or harvested indoors
Short Term Effects
Relaxed and tired feelings
Mood swings and changed sense of space, time and consciousness
Feeling heavy or very light and changes in sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch
Hallucinations and feeling confused or paranoid and dilated pupils
Mild increase in BP, heart beat and breathing
Numbness of tongue, lips and mouth
Long Term Effects
Little research, not much known……

41. Anti- Drug Ad….
Create an Anti- Drug advertisement/poster based on one of the drugs discussed (or one that is approved by Miss H.)
Can use any medium you choose (Glogster is a great program to use)
Be creative! What would stop you from doing drugs?
See Rubric for outline
Due on Test day!
Library…..

42. MADD Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu-FteOghes
Changing the World Relationship with Alcohol- TED Talks

43. Legal Issues/Consequences of Drug Use and Abuse:
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Legal Limit is 0.08%- charges laid
80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood
Over 0.05%- suspended license
0.0% BAC- graduated license
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
List of illegal drugs
Punishments for possession, use and distribution

44. Legal Issues continued:
Class Debate Activity
Groups 1 & 2: Marijuana for personal use is ethical.
Groups 3 & 4: Professional athletes need to use performance enhancing drugs to win (think Lance Armstrong).
Groups 5 & 6: Cigarette Manufacturers should compensate all costs associated with the medical care of smokers.
Class in groups of 4…. Each group is either pro or con… Have 2 groups for each question (one for each side). Have to state their case (each side), rebuttal, then closing argument.. Remaining groups vote to see which side they agree with. Stress that it may be difficult to argue for some cases, are no real winners or losers (learning together).

45. How to Say No… DECIDE MODEL (decision making process):
D- define the problem
E- establish the criteria
C- consider all the alternatives
I- identify the best alternative
D- develop and implement a plan of action
E- evaluate and monitor the solution and feeback when necessary

46. Case study #1:
What would you do in this situation? With a partner use the DECIDE model to discuss
How would you say no to drugs or alcohol in the first place to not put yourself in this situation?

47. Case Study #2…… Elizabeth’s Story
With a partner discuss strategies Elizabeth could have used to chance the course of her life.
Share with class

48. Test Review: “Family Feud”
4 Teams
Designate team captain
Decide on family name
Split the class into 4 teams… have one student from each team come up and ask a question. Have to steal the object in the middle (ball, pen, whatever) if they do they can answer the question if they get it right they get a point and then their team gets to answer the next listing question for more points. If at any point they get it wrong team to the right gets to try and steal the points have 10 seconds to answer collectively as a group. Continue to all the questions are done.

49. Test Format 10 Multiple Choice Questions 5 True/False
1 “Listing-Type” Question
1 Short Answer- Reflection on decision making/applying to your life *hint/hint*

50. References
SEE ATTACHED IN APPENDIX