Nearly 2 million Americans, 12 or older, either abused or were dependent on prescription opioids in 2014.
This number is shocking, but can easily be reduced if teenagers are educated about the risks associated with opioids at a young age.
Know the risks associated with opioids
Recognize overdose symptoms
Learn about opioid prescription
Alternative Methods of Pain Relief
Help and resources for people to use if dealing with stress that causes them to use opioids
To asses what the students already know about opioid addiction
Present students with facts, data, and videos to educate them about the risks of opioids
To assess student's knowledge of opioids after the lesson
The lesson on opioids is presented on a slideshow. There is a 2-part video presentation below the slideshow that has the presentation recorded, so that all you have to do is watch the videos in order to obtain the necessary information about opioids.
There are Youtube videos included on some of the slides. These Youtube videos are not included in the presentation videos. When you come across a Youtube video in the presentation, scroll down to the video buttons to play the video on the slide. The Youtube Videos are arranged in the order the appear on the slideshow.