Kids and Drugs

Tools to help You make the right

choicesSgt. Pat Poitevin

Cst. Isabelle MichaudRCMP-GRC Drugs and Organized

Crime Awareness Service

Any substance other than food that can affect the way your mind and body works

Over the counter drug: Cough Syrup, Tylenol

Prescription drug: Through a doctor

Illegal drug for youth: Tobacco, alcohol,

Marihuana

A consequence is the result of something you choose to do or

not to do. A consequence can be positive or negative

Taking someone else prescribed medication

Slurred Speech Shallow Breathing Lack of

Coordination Forget things Disorientation Elevated Pulse Slows down

reaction Illegal for kids

USING ALCOHOL:

Get intoxicated

Get into a crash Forget things

Harming yourself or others

NOT USING ALCOHOL:

Stay in control

Less family Trouble

Better health

Makes the heart work faster

Lack of oxygen to your body parts

Nervousness when in nicotine withdrawal

Causes diseases.

Tobacco – What would your lungs say ?

Tobacco – What would your lungs say ?

USING TOBACCO • Habit forming

• Harmful to your lungs

• Clothes smell

NOT USING TOBACCO

•Save money

•Keep Air Free

•Avoid Health Trouble

Pot…much more harmful than you may think !!!

Memory Loss Red /bloodshot eyes Increased appetite Slow reaction and

judgement Dry mouth and throat Decreased muscle

strength Hallucinations

Memory Loss Red /bloodshot eyes Increased appetite Slow reaction and

judgement Dry mouth and throat Decreased muscle

strength Hallucinations

USING MARIHUANA:

• Get in trouble with family and friends

• Get arrested

• Feeling nauseated

NOT USING MARIHUANA:

• Stay out of trouble

• Keep good friends

• Better health

Saying ‘No Thanks!’ Giving a reason or

excuse Walking away Changing the subject Avoiding the situation Giving the cold

shoulder Strength in numbers

No Thanks: simply saying no thanks

Giving a reason: No my mom is waiting for me

Walking away: Just walk away, no words

Changing the subject: Let’s smoke marihuana?? No le’t play a game instead

Avoiding the situation: Avoid places or areas where you

know that drugs are around.

Cold shoulder:

Just turn around and walk away

Strenght in numbers: Have a group of friends supporting you

Saying No Thanks Giving a reason or

excuse Walking away Changing the subject Avoiding the situation Giving the cold

shoulder Strenght in numbers

Reasons why kids used drug?? Want to be cool Pressure from friends Hide from problems Sick or injured Like the feeling Want to fit in Think its fun Others are doing it To get high Other reasons

• Sports

• Arts

• Music

•Friends

• Family

• Games

• Hanging out

• Clubs and groups

• What else can YOU do ???

Lets cooperate and work together to find one common vision!

You can do your research at….

www.aadac4kids.com