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Drugs of Abuse
Drugs of Abuse
Drug Fact Sheets
Drug Fact Sheets
Drug Fact Sheets
Drug Fact Sheets
from the website: Get Smart About Drugs A DEA Resource for Parents, Educators and Caregivers
Last Updated: February 19, 2025
Learn more about the history and effects of each of the drugs below with these neat, printable fact sheets (all PDFs) that can serve as handy resources that are easy to distribute.
Ecstasy or MDMA (also known as Molly)
Here is the Drug Enforcement Administration's Drugs of Abuse 2024 publication.
Commonly Used Drugs Charts
Commonly Used Drugs Charts
from the website: National Institute on Drug Abuse
Many drugs can alter a person’s thinking and judgment, and can lead to health risks, including addiction, drugged driving, infectious disease, and adverse effects on pregnancy. Information on commonly used drugs with the potential for misuse or addiction can be found here.
Truth About Drugs Videos
Truth About Drugs Videos
And BOOKLETS for your information
And BOOKLETS for your information
marijuana_1280_en.mp4Marijuana
alcohol_1280_en.mp4Alcohol
ecstasy_1280_en.mp4Ecstasy
crystal-meth_1280_en.mp4Crystal Meth
inhalants_1280_en.mp4Inhalants
lsd_1280_en.mp4cocaine_1280_en.mp4Cocaine
crack_1280_en.mp4Crack
heroin_1280_en.mp4Heroin
prescription-drugs_1280_en.mp4Prescription Drug Abuse
synthetic-drugs_1920_en.mp4Synthetic Drugs
final-word_1280_en.mp4Final Word
The Natural High Slide (Assignment is a part of the Unit Pear Deck. Completing your slide demonstrates Self Management and Advocacy)
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There are many inspiring videos, but this Switchfoot video is my favorite. These fellas articulate the reasons for their choice to remain drug-free to get the most out of life so well!
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE NATURAL HIGH
Research shows that when young people find their true passions — those activities that uplift, motivate, and inspire them —and are supported in these choices by family, friends, school, and community, they are more likely to avoid drugs and alcohol.IT’S ALL ABOUT THE NATURAL HIGH
~From the Natural High Website
For the assignment (see products below), 8th Grade Students were challenged to tell a brief story about what ignites their passion. Check out some of the exciting, healthy, chemical-free risks that these teens are taking! Hopefully these positive peer influencers will inspire others to find their 'Natural High'!
What's Your Natural High?
Relient K
Rock Band
Bethany Hamilton
Pro Surfer
Corbin Bleu
Singer/Dancer
Tim Howard
US Soccer Player
WATCH the VIDEO ABOVE, and READ: The evolutionary advantage of the teenage brain from the University of California News Room. How does this relate to drug abuse in teens?
EXPLORE: An EXCELLENT, comprehensive web site about drugs and addiction- It's a GREAT NEW SITE FOR TEENS!! CHECK IT OUT!
EXPLORE: National Institute on Drugs: The Science of Drug Abuse/
EXPLORE: Above the Influence- Get involved! Make a pitch! Share your story!
EXPLORE: http://www.theantidrug.com/
EXPLORE: NATURAL HIGH! Sparking a generation of drug-free youth! What's your natural high? Watch cool videos and be inspired!
Going Beyond
Going Beyond
A Terrible True Tale: LSD
A message to my students:
When I was a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, a terrible thing happened on campus. A young man decided to take drugs with harrowing consequences. I’ll let you read the story below to find out more.
This young man’s father was a writer for the Star Tribune in Minneapolis. He usually wrote a humorous column, but not on this occasion. The article was reprinted in the Badger Herald (our campus newspaper). The article really had an impact on me when I first read it- so much so that I actually saved the issue (if you’d like, I could show it to you some time). This article made me think twice before experimenting with drugs because after reading it, I had a deeper sense of how my actions might affect people that I care about. At that time, I had no idea that I’d one day be teaching about the dangers of drug use and sharing this article with my students.
Although it is sad, I hope it has a positive impact on you. It's been many years, and I still weep when I read it.
From Mrs. Concklin
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Another heart-wrenching article from the Chicago Tribune in 2015: ‘Kids just like most of you’: Mother who lost 2 sons on the same day warns students, parents about alcohol and opioids. Let's be especially wise to the fact that ALCOHOL AND OPIOIDS ARE A DEADLY MIX!
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TAKE THE SURVEY: The Grit Survey was created by Angela Duckworth, a psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania. The survey asks 12 questions to estimate how much grit, or resilience, you show. Take the survey and then reflect on your score.
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The New Face of Heroin- Watch this whole episode from 20/20 (ABC News) and fill out the form by clicking on the red button. *Warning- this is a serious and powerful episode. You may ask your parents to watch it with you. It will be eye-opening for them as well. This is the link to watch the whole 40-minute *BUMMER- they just took it off of the ABC website. You can watch this 8:33 minute YouTube excerpt of the video: Maybe you can get lucky and find other portions of the episode on YouTube too. It's really interesting!
If you're interested in the Law, check out this awesome site! https://lawforkids.org/
Extra time in the Unit Options?
21 Chump Street- a Musical that is entertaining, and might make you think about the life-altering consequences that could go along with buying/selling drugs.
Assessments to Expect
Assessments to Expect
Complete the Pear Deck as we move through our lessons to show evidence of thinking and learning. You'll also have an opportunity to add your own Natural High Slide to our Class Padlet!
Unit Content / Concepts
Unit Content / Concepts
Drug myths and realities
How addiction works and takes away a person’s control
How different drugs are used and abused
The short and long term adverse effects of drugs
Refusal reasons, skills and healthy alternatives to drugs
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
I can discuss the impact that illegal drug and alcohol use has on our society.
I can identify which drugs are misused and abused
I can describe some of the long and short term effects of drug abuse
Understand the stages the stages of addiction and where a person can seek treatment for drug-related addictions.
I can identify the steps and rewards of being drug free
Practice various refusal skills and pro-social behaviors to prevent drug misuse and abuse.
National Health Education Standards
National Health Education Standards
-Addressed / Practiced in this unit: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
-Knowledge & Skills Assessed in this unit: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Infographics
Infographics
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