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A problem for decades, Drug Abuse plagues millions of Americans. It affects both the users and their families. There are many who take drugs "for fun" and claim they are not addicted but they do not believe or take heed to the problems associated with chemically filled pleasure.
A problem for decades, Drug Abuse plagues millions of Americans. It affects both the users and their families. There are many who take drugs "for fun" and claim they are not addicted but they do not believe or take heed to the problems associated with chemically filled pleasure.
Drugs range from legal substances that may or may not intoxicate you to illegal substances that serve no purpose but to give the user a high or to temporarily escape reality. In addition, people often turn to medications and physicians often prescribe medications fast to treat symptoms instead of people getting to the underlying causes of their conditions or symptoms. In short:
Drugs range from legal substances that may or may not intoxicate you to illegal substances that serve no purpose but to give the user a high or to temporarily escape reality. In addition, people often turn to medications and physicians often prescribe medications fast to treat symptoms instead of people getting to the underlying causes of their conditions or symptoms. In short:
(you may want to read the article linked to this statement.
(you may want to read the article linked to this statement.
It speaks only to the abuse of drugs and is not updated as to the legality of Marijuana )
It speaks only to the abuse of drugs and is not updated as to the legality of Marijuana )
But ALWAYS REMEMBER ...
But ALWAYS REMEMBER ...
Not including Caffeine, what are the most used drugs in Philadelphia and nation-wide by High school students?
Not including Caffeine, what are the most used drugs in Philadelphia and nation-wide by High school students?
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(click the expand arrow but guess first)
As of 2021, the "big 3" are still...
As of 2021, the "big 3" are still...
1) Alcohol
1) Alcohol
2) Marijuana
2) Marijuana
3) Nicotine Products (includes Tobacco & NDS/NDD combined with NDS/NDD use plateauing and Tobacco use decreasing)
3) Nicotine Products (includes Tobacco & NDS/NDD combined with NDS/NDD use plateauing and Tobacco use decreasing)
It then varies based on region but typically, the next drugs high school students who abuse drugs typically use are
It then varies based on region but typically, the next drugs high school students who abuse drugs typically use are
4)- Medications including anti-depressants, pain killers and sleeping pills followed by
4)- Medications including anti-depressants, pain killers and sleeping pills followed by
5) Club Drugs or synthetics
5) Club Drugs or synthetics
with other additional variations including Bath Salts, and Inhalants. Typically, High school age students hold off doing drugs such as Heroin, Crystal Meth and Cocaine/Crack but this too varies from region to region
with other additional variations including Bath Salts, and Inhalants. Typically, High school age students hold off doing drugs such as Heroin, Crystal Meth and Cocaine/Crack but this too varies from region to region
Mr. Beast Philantrophy donates to Addiction Recovery Center (Jan 2025)
Mr. Beast Philantrophy donates to Addiction Recovery Center (Jan 2025)
The Truth About Drugs (7 min documentary intro) (Drugfreeworld)
The Truth About Drugs (7 min documentary intro) (Drugfreeworld)
Accidental Home Overdose
Accidental Home Overdose
Risk Factors of Drug Abuse (Kahn Academy)
Risk Factors of Drug Abuse (Kahn Academy)
Articles, Resources & other Websites
Articles, Resources & other Websites
Types of Drugs
Types of Drugs
Drug Abuse
Drug Abuse
From DrugFreeWorld*. Go through the course, take key notes from each section, take the quiz at the end, then submit your results to teacher = Use for Project Research, substitutes from missing class time or EXTRA CREDIT
From DrugFreeWorld*. Go through the course, take key notes from each section, take the quiz at the end, then submit your results to teacher = Use for Project Research, substitutes from missing class time or EXTRA CREDIT
FEATURED Other organizations that promote a Drug Free America
FEATURED Other organizations that promote a Drug Free America
There are a lot of non-profit and government created organizations that want to educate about effects of Drug Abuse. The 2 organizations below were both created because their founders had loved ones who died from Drug Abuse. They contain real life people telling real life stories and attack the Drug Abuse problem from completely opposite perspectives!
There are a lot of non-profit and government created organizations that want to educate about effects of Drug Abuse. The 2 organizations below were both created because their founders had loved ones who died from Drug Abuse. They contain real life people telling real life stories and attack the Drug Abuse problem from completely opposite perspectives!
FOUNDATION FOR A DRUG FREE AMERICA*
FOUNDATION FOR A DRUG FREE AMERICA*
People who went through Addiction to Drugs tell their stories. THEN, facts are given about how it effected each person differently. CONTAINS A TON of videos, pdf handouts, facts and free e-courses
Natural High.org
Natural High.org
A Natural High is one that occurs without chemical assistance.
It's that adrenaline rush from doing something you are passionate about or that pleasure you feel from doing something totally satisfying or awesome. It can be a sport, your art, a hobby or other POSITIVE activity.
is a source for people including Actors, Musicians, Athletes, and other cultural personalities to tell why they choose to stay Drug Free OR turned away from drugs
is a source for people including Actors, Musicians, Athletes, and other cultural personalities to tell why they choose to stay Drug Free OR turned away from drugs
*Please Note: "Drug Free World" is a non-profit agency devoted to educating about the dangers of Drug Abuse. This disclaimer is provided because the organization is funded by the church of Scientology. On their "about me" page, the Foundation for a Drug Free World indicates their mission is solely for educating people and young people about the dangers of Drug Abuse. None of their materials, resources, pamphlets, and videos mention any theological aspects of their religion. Thus, the separation of church and state is intact. If any student notices a religious reference to any of their materials, please let me know immediately.
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