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Getting the DIRT on DRUGS. RESEARCH. At least 5 pages of notes At least 5 sources 2 internet sources 2 book sources 1 other (brochure, interview, newspaper). PAPER. 2 Pages Typed Times New Roman, 12 point font Double Spaced 1 inch margins Title page with Title of Paper Name Date - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Getting the DIRT on DRUGS
RESEARCH
• At least 5 pages of notes
• At least 5 sources
–2 internet sources
–2 book sources
–1 other (brochure, interview, newspaper)
PAPER
• 2 Pages Typed• Times New Roman, 12 point font• Double Spaced• 1 inch margins• Title page with
– Title of Paper– Name– Date– Class
Centered on Title Page
WORK CITED
• Books– Author’s last name, first name. Title of Book.
City of Publication: Publisher, Date.
• Internet– Name of Website. Address. (Date of Visit).
• Brochures– Author’s last name, first name. “Title of
Brochure.” Date Published.
PROJECT
Group will choose from:
–Slide Show
–Brochure
–Newsletter
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
View the film version of public service announcements at:
Drug Free Americahttp://drugfreeamerica.com/Home/Default.asp?ws=PDFA&vol=1&grp=Home
The Truthhttp://www.thetruth.com
View printed public service announcements at:
http://www.r10.tdh.state.tx.us/obh/ro/teens-e-eng.htm
Research demonstrates that television PSA’s designed for teens can significantly reduce marijuana use. It has been shown drop uses at least 26.7% in targeted audiences.
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
THE LEGAL WAY TO ABUSE?
SAMPLE PRESENTATION
DEFINITION
Needed medications prescribed by a doctor that enables individuals to control symptoms of medical conditions.
STATISTICS
EFFECTS OF ABUSE
• Opioids – Pain relieving medication– Examples
• Codeine• Morphine• OxyContin
– Effects • Drowsiness• Initial Euphoria• Depress Breathing
EFFECTS OF ABUSE (cont)
• Depressants– Examples
• Valium• Xanax• Nembutal
– Effects• Addictive• Slow brain function
TRENDS/STATISTICS
• 2001 – 3 million teens took prescription medicine for non-medical reasons
• Up from 7.1% to 7.9%• 15% of 18-19 year olds abuse prescription
drugs• Girls are more likely to abuse prescription
drugs than boys• Multiple drugs show up in 72% of
emergency rooms
HELP HOTLINES
To find a treatment center in your state:
http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/facilitylocatordoc.htm
Resource for prescription drug abuses and families:
http://www.prescriptionabuse.org
WORK CITED
• Food and Drug Administration. www.fda.gov. April 2003.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. www.samhsa.gov. April 2003.
• National Institute on Drug Abuse. www.nida.nih.gov. March 2003.
• Drug Free America. www.drugfreeamerca.com.
THE END
Be a partner –
Get the DIRT on DRUGS
