1. MR. GERLACH’S Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drugs

2. Alcohol Defn: Alcohol is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains. Depressant: A drug that slows down the working of the brain and other parts of the Nervous System Alcohol is a Depressant

3. Facts and Myths about Alcohol 1.78 Million youths in the United States between the ages of 12-20 have drinking problems Facts 70 % of all adults drink alcohol 1/3 of adults don’t drink at all Over 17 million people have physical, social, and psychological problems with alcohol Over 95,000 alcohol related deaths each year. Teenagers cannot consume alcohol Legal age for alcohol consumption is 21 years of age. Myths Alcohol does not make a person smart, cute, sexy, powerful, tough, rich. Drinking alcohol is not an effective way of coping with one’s problems; in fact, it just adds to them. Being able to hold one’s liquor has nothing to do with being cool or tough. Drinking alcohol does not help a person to sleep better.

4. Alcohol and the Individual Effects of Alcohol on a person has a number of factors  Speed- Rate at which you consume the alcohol  Quantity- Number of alcoholic beverages  Food- Whether or not you have eaten  Weight- Your weight  Gender- Male or female  Mood- A drinker who starts off depressed usually ends up more depressed  Other drugs- Mixing alcohol with other drugs increases the effects of alcohol.

5. Alcohol Content of Beverages No alcohol drink is a safe Drink !!! BAC ( Blood Alcohol Concentration) – The amount of alcohol in a person blood

6. BAC and Traffic Accidents

7. What is Binge Drinking? Binge Drinking- Five drinks in a row for males, 4 for females. Frequent binge drinkers are more likely to: Miss classes and get behind in school work Argue with friends Engage in unplanned or unprotected sex Drive after drinking Get into trouble with campus police Damage property Get hurt or injured 12

8. Problems Associated with Alcohol FAS ( Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) – A group of alcohol-related birth defects that may include both physical and mental problems. Drinking and Driving

9. Short-Term Effects of Alcohol

10. Long-Term Effects of Alcohol

11. Alcohol and Teens Some sobering statistics for teens.

12. Alcoholism Defn: The physical and mental need for alcohol turns into a progressive and chronic disease. Alcoholics have two needs. 1. Physical- The body feels a direct need for alcohol 2. Psychological- The mind sends the body the message that it needs more and more alcohol

13. How YOU can Help. What to do !! 1. Talk calmly with the drinker about the effects of alcohol. 2. Tell the drinker how concerned you are 3. Help the drinker to feel good about quitting 4. Give the drinker information about groups that can help 5. Encourage the drinker to get help What not to do !! 1. Do not argue with the person 2. Do not make excuses to other’s for the drinker’s problem 3. Do not feel that you are responsible for the drinker’s action 4. Do not be afraid to seek help for that person if he or she won’t.

14. Choosing to be Alcohol Free !! Why Some People Drink “All my friends drink” “Alcohol makes me look grown-up” “Alcohol helps me forget about my problems” “Alcohol help me to relax” “Alcohol helps me feel less shy around other people”

15. Some Reasons Not to Drink !! 1. It is ILLEGAL 2. It gets in the way – Sports 3. It is not fun 4. It is not smart 5. It does not solve problems 6. It disappoints others and makes the user feel guilty 7. It harms your health Other Things to Do Talk about other things to do

16. MR. GERLACH’S 7 TH GRADE HEALTH EDUCATION Tobacco

17. Smoking trends by High School Students

18. What is Tobacco? Tobacco is a plant grown in the United States, China, Brazil and India among other countries. The leaves of tobacco plants are dried, aged for two years, and then used to make cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco and snuff.

19. Chemicals in Tobacco Questions to Ask Yourself Would you pour nail polish remover (Acetone) over your cereal in the morning, or brush your teeth with mascara (Stearic Acid) ? Of course not! Would you use shaving cream (ethanol) in place of whipped cream on a piece of pie? Nope! Yet, when you use tobacco, you are taking these chemicals into your body! There are over 4,000 chemicals in tobacco. 200 of them are heavy metals like cadimum (which is used to make batteries).

20. Why People Smoke Nicotine addiction - addiction can start a few days after have a few cigarettes. Half of teenagers progress to daily smoking, and become addicted Social and psychological factors- physical addiction, and habits (using tobacco in social situations), character Why start in the first place?-- appear older, mature, cool, manly, parents smoke do not discourage smoking. Who uses tobacco?- 90% of new smokers are children and teens, average age is 13.

21. Tar – A dark, thick, sticky liquid that forms when tobacco burns. 1 pack of Cigarette = 1 Quart of Tar in the lungs over a lifetime

22. Nicotine – An addictive drug that is found in all tobacco products. Carbon monoxide – A colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that is produced when tobacco burns.

24. A Cigarette in Action !!!

25. Different Forms of Tobacco Cigarette – The most common form in which tobacco is used. Cigars and Pipes – Cigars and Pipes produce more tar than cigarettes. Cigar smokers are more likely to develop cancers. Smokeless Tobacco – Chew is made from coarsely ground tobacco leaves. Users suck and occasionally chew on it.

26. How Tobacco Affects the Body Systems

27. Tobacco Affects the Body System

28. How Tobacco Affects the Body Personal Appearance Stained Teeth Stained fingers Clothing damage Bloodshot eyes Wrinkles Smelly clothes Bad breath

29. The Cost of Tobacco 1 Pack a Day $98.51$1,182.09 1.5 Packs a Day $147.76$1,773.14 2 Packs a Day $197.02$2,364.18 # of Packs Cost/Month Cost/Year $3.25 Per Pack Lifetime cost = 60 years = $141,850.80

30. The Cost of Tobacco Packs/ Day Cost/ Month Cost/ year 1$127.30$1527.60 1.5$190.95$2291.44 2$254.60$3055.22 $4.20 Per Pack Lifetime Cost = $183,313.20

31. Hidden Cigarette Costs Clothes ruined from cigarette smoke or cigarette burns. Higher Insurance Rates Doctor or Dental bills from Smoking

32. Tobacco Addictions Addiction – A physical or mental need for a drug or other substance. Nicotine is as addictive as heroin, cocaine and alcohol Tobacco is the most common form of drug addiction in the United States.

33. Choose to BE Tobacco FREE Why Teens Start to use Tobacco A False Crutch: Peer Pressure Control Weight Look cool Stress Parents smoke Using Lighters / Carrying Cigarettes

34. Loss of Control 75% of tobacco addicts SAY want to quit 60-80% of addicts quit at stop-smoking clinics, but nearly all relapse tobacco addicts have dysfunctional need gratification cycle average 40 minutes between nicotine fix (get edgy, irritable, trouble concentrating if no drug)

35. It’s not to late to Quit

36. Tobacco In The Media !! Gives false impressions of people who smoke Images  Athletic  Healthy Rebels  Mature  Attractive

37. The Reality of SMOKING!! Reality  Sickly  Constantly Short of Breath  Social outcasts  Prematurely Aged

38. The Truth!

39. MR. GERLACH’S 7 TH GRADE HEALTH EDUCATION Other Illegal Drugs

40. Over-The-Counter Drugs Drugs – Substances other than food that change the structure or function of the mind. Medicines –Drugs that are used to treat or prevent diseases and other conditions.

41. Over-the-counter Drugs Medicines that prevent disease:  Vaccines prevent diseases  Ex. You should be vaccinated for:  Tetanus  Measles  Mumps  Rubella  Hepatitis B  Influenza

42. Over-the-counter Drugs Medicines that fight disease:  Antibiotics: Medicines that reduce or prevent harmful bacteria in the body.  Most antibiotics are received after a visit to the doctor.

43. Over-the-counter Drugs Medicines that provide relief:  These medicines provide relief from headaches, toothaches and muscular pain.

44. How Medicines Enter the body

45. Reaction to Medicines Tolerance – A person’s body becomes used to the effect of a medicine and needs greater amounts of it to be effective. Side effect – Any reaction to a medicine other than the one intended.  Ex.  Upset Stomach  Dizziness  Drowsiness

46. Two Categories of Drugs 1. Stimulants – Drugs that speed up the body’s functions. Effects of Stimulants on the Body - Speed up the central nervous system - Cause your heart rate to increase - Cause respiratory rates to increase - Cause high blood pressure

47. Stimulants Caffeine – A mild stimulant found in coffee, pop, and tea. Harsh Stimulants used to get “HIGH”

48. Two Categories of Drugs 2. Depressants – Drugs that slow down the body’s functions and reactions. Tranquilizers

49. BARBITUATES

50. Powder Tablets Ice / Crystal Meth Rock

51. Facts on Meth Meth stimulates the central nervous system and has a high potential for abuse and dependence. Methamphetamine street names: Meth, Crystal Meth, Crystal, Ice, Crank, Speed, Glass, & Chalk. It can be smoked, injected intravenously, snorted or eaten. The user experiences an intense "rush" lasting only a few minutes when smoked or injected. The only medical treatment this drug is used in is for obesity, but very limited otherwise.

52. Meth in the United States

53. How Meth Works in the Body Meth and the Brain

54. Negative Effects of Meth Hyperactivity Irritability Aggression Suspiciousness Severe Paranoia Shortness of breath Sweating Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea Long period of sleep (for 24-48 hrs or more) Severe depression, Sluggishness Weight loss, malnutrition, anorexia Itching (feeling that bugs are crawling on your skin) Welts on the skin (crank bugs) Uncontrollable body and facial twitches, grimacing Paranoid delusions Visual hallucinations Auditory hallucinations (hearing "voices") Suicidal tendencies

55. Methamphetamines Meth Lab Components Suphedrine tablets and matches used in manufacturing. Rubbing Alcohol Cold Medicine Containing Pseudoephedrine or Ephedrine Matches (Red Phosphorus) Salt Gasoline additives Gasoline Pool acid/ Muratic acid Drain cleaner (e.g. "Red Devil lye") Acetone Iodine Brake Fluid Brake Cleaner Iodine Crystals Lithium Metal / Lithium Batteries Lighter Fluid Kerosene Campfire Fuel Drain Cleaners (Drano or Liquid Fire) Ethyl Ether (Starting Fluid) Anhydrous Ammonia (stored in propane tanks or coolers) Muriatic (hydrochloric) acid Sodium Metal Ephedrine Laboratory Glassware Coffee Filters Camera Batteries Paint Thinner Aluminum Foil Propane Tanks Funnels

56. Meth Homes Meth Homes in the U.S

57. Before and After Meth

58. Effects of Meth on the Body Meth Mouth Meth and the Brain Meth Bites

59. Other Illegal Street Drugs Marijuana – The most common street drug.  Alternate Names:  Pot  Grass  Weed  Reefer  Dope  Mary Jane

60. Other Illegal Street Drugs Designer Drugs – Drugs that are made from chemicals that resemble illegal substances PCP – Hallucinogen LSD – Distorts sounds, perception and colors Inhalants –Substances whose fumes are sniffed and inhaled to give a hallucinogenic effect.

61. Other Illegal Drugs Ecstasy - Called MDMA (3-4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) by scientists, it is a synthetic chemical that can be derived from an essential oil of the sassafras tree. Street Names: E, Adam, Roll, Bean, X and XTC, Clarity, Essence, Stacy, Lover’s Speed, Eve Form: Pills - usually white, yellow or brown Size: shape and design vary Pills are often branded with designer symbols

62. Choose to be Drug Free The Choice is yours !!

63. Alcohol / Tobacco / Illegal Drug Project 1. Research a Topic on Alcohol / Tobacco / or an Illegal drug. Ex. Meth, Heroin, Chewing Tobacco 2. Create an educational PowerPoint. Ex. Inform the class on the topic 3. Present the information found to the class on Friday Slide 1: Cover Page – Your Name and the Drug Slide 2: Definition of the Drug / what it’s used for Slide 3: Street Names / how it’s obtained Slide 4: Signs and Symptoms of use / Warning Signs Slide 5: Effects on the mind and body Positive and Negative Slide 6: Facts about the drug Slide 7: Risk Factors Slide 8: Ending Slide

64. Grading Procedure 100 Points 25 Points each day You Grade your team members on their participation.