PPT-DRUGS & ALCOHOL FOSTERING UNDERSTANDING

CATHOLIC CHURCH TEACHING Unfortunately the Catholic Church teachings are often countercultural What does your society say about Alcohol amp Drug use DRUGS STIMULANTS Stimulants a substance that raises the levels of physiological nervous activity of the body. Influences on Drug Use. Biological – heredity. Identical twins. Adoption studies. Boys at age 6 excitable, fearless, impulsive (genetic traits) are more likely to take drugs. NPY – brain chemical more sensitive to alcohol. What are the Key Terms?. Drugs. ; A substance which, when taken, affects the body or the mind . Prescription . Drugs. ; Drugs legally obtained only with a doctor’s consent . Drug . Abuse. ; Using drugs in a way that harms the user. 8. th. Grade Health. By Brianna Cormaney. Legal drinking age is 21 in U.S.. According to National Center on Addiction and Substance . Abuse – . 80% high school students tried alcohol. Getting the facts on Alcohol. A . Safety and . Violence Prevention Curriculum. Module . Three. Click on the link below to access the resource pages needed to complete this module. You will need to sign into your Google Drive account to access it. . By Stephen . Curto. For . Homegroup. October 2, 2016. Outline. Drugs. Definition. Relevant Biblical Passages. Systematic Theology. Marijuana Use. Alcohol. Relevant Biblical Passages. Systematic Theology. 9-1: . WHAT ARE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, AND WHAT ROLES DO TOLERANCE, WITHDRAWAL, AND ADDICTION PLAY IN THESE DISORDERS?. Psychoactive drug. A chemical substance that alters perceptions and moods. Substance use . 15.1. EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL AND DRIVING SAFELY. OBJECTIVES. Explain how alcohol affects mental and physical abilities needed for driving.. Define blood-alcohol concentration.. Explain factors that affect blood-alcohol concentration.. Definition.. Drug is any natural or synthetic substance when administered produces . psychological . or Physiological effects in the individual. Narcotic-The term means is derived from the Greek words “narkotikoos” which implies a state of lethargy or . Powerpoint based on Holt’s . Lifetime Health. , 2009; chapters 9-10-11-12.. What’s Your Health IQ? . True/False. Side effects of over-the-counter medicines are rare.. Not following doctor’s orders while taking a prescription medicine can be dangerous.. Module 8.1.3 to 8.1.5 . Every 15 Minutes (Video). Alcohol & Other Drugs. Vocabulary. Over-the-counter medicine . Prescription medicine . Depressant. Stimulant . Synergistic Effect. Alcohol & Other Drugs. 2015 “Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among youth in the United States, more than tobacco and illicit drugs, and is responsible for more than 4,300 annual deaths among underage youth.” -CDC.gov Tobacco. Health Risks of Tobacco Use. Medical studies have shown that tobacco use is the leading cause of . PREVENTABLE. death and disability in the United States.. This use has been linked to Lung Disease, Cancers & Heart Disease.. Page: 1. This guidance is intended to inform employees and line managers of the policy, procedures and support services Network Rail has in place to deal with alcohol and drug problems in the workplace. . Being Outstanding Leaders Together Against Drugs and Alcohol. We will learn about…. The definition of a drug. Examples of alcohol, tobacco and nicotine products and other drugs. How drugs impact the body and brain.