People use drugs for medicinal purposes, recreational or social factors, sensation seeking, religious or spiritual factors, altered states, rebellion, peer pressure and curiosity. Drug classifications: Legality, physiological or psychological effects, *stimulants: speed up the nervous system-cocaine, crack, methamphetimines and ritalin. *Depresants-also known as sedatives, slow down the CNS. barbituates, quaaludes, tranquilizers. * Psychoactives-alter feelings or moods. marijuana. *narcotics-powerful painkillers-opium, codeine, heroine. * inhalants-are volatile non drugs that cause drug like effects. Glue, gasoline * Designer drugs-ectasy....created in a lab. | Do Now: WOD for time: 21 Burpees 300 Rope Jumps 15 Burpees 200 Rope Jumps 9 Burpees 100 Rope Jumps Learning Targets: We will learn that people use drugs for a variety of reasons including for recreational or social enjoyment to seek novel sensations or to enhance religious or spiritual experiences to alter oneself from society and to submit to peer pressure. I will learn that drugs are classified in a variety of ways, including according to their physiological effects. I will learn that binge drinking can lead to property destruction, sexual assault and even death. I will learn the short term and long term effects of alcohol and drugs. Seed questions: What are the reasons people use drugs? List the different classifications of drugs. What are the factors that a persons BAC? How can a person practice responsible drinking? What are some potential effects of alcohol use? Discuss the risks of using any tobacco products. What are some benefits of quitting smoking? Why is heroin use increasing among high school and college students? What factors should you consider before using any OTC product? Activity: Am1, Am2, Pm3-Powerpoint projects completion Am3, Am4, Pm1, Pm4-Field day game pick. Closure: With a partner list two reasons people use drugs. |