Friday May 9 - Go to the  Class Blog and complete the assignment listed there. Then continue your research.

Wednesday and Thursday, May 7 & 8

THIS IS YOUR PROJECT. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND INCLUDE THE INFORMATION BELOW THE QUESTIONS:

How do a reach my goal of remaining substance free?  How can I say “no” and still keep my friends?

• Knows the effects of alcohol or marijuana use - Describe the physiological (physical), psychological (mental), behavioral and societal effects of using alcohol and marijuana
• Analyzes the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on behaviors and decisions related to alcohol, marijuana, and other substance use/non-use
• Knows the consequences for using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (Family rules, school policies, and federal laws regarding ATOD)
• Develop a plan to make the goal of being “substance free” a reality during middle and high school years
• Knows where and how to locate resources to support the abuser or his/her friends and family (Explain the effects that drug dependency has on family and friends.). (Access school and community resources to support the abuser or his/her friends and family.)

• Practices ways to stay drug free (Demonstrate good decision-making strategies, including healthy alternatives)

  BE ABLE TO DEFINE THE FOLLOWING VOCABULARY WORDS:

  Key Vocabulary: Addiction Alcohol Alcoholism Consequence

  Denial Dependence Drug Goal setting Marijuana

  Physical dependency Psychological dependency Tolerance Withdrawal

  Websites:

  www.fda.gov

  www.nida.nih.gov

  www.usp.org

  www.drugfreeamerica.org

  www.freevibe.com

  www.kidshealth.org