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Be Drug Free
Grade 6Slide2
Definition of a Drug“A drug is a
substance,
other than
food,
which
changes the way a person
thinks, feels and acts
.”Slide3
Legal Drugs
Illicit/Illegal
Drugs
Alcohol
(19 years of age and older)
Tobacco (19
years of age and older)
Cannabis/Marijuana (19 years of age and older)
Prescription
Drugs (when prescribed to you)
Over
the counter medication such as Tylenol or Advil (talk to a parent or trusted adult before using to ensure product is right for you and that you are using it safely)
Cocaine
Prescription
Drugs (that were not prescribed to you)
Ecstasy/MDMA
Crystal methamphetamine
HeroinSlide4
Intoxicating SubstancesSome everyday products, when used incorrectly, can act like a drug. They can have negative effects on an individual’s healthOften ingested or inhaled
Examples: gasoline, glue, mouthwash, hairspraySlide5
AddictionA term used to describe a behaviour that is out of control in some way. It includes the 4
C
s
C
raving
Loss of
c
ontrol of amount or frequency of use
C
ompulsion to use
Use despite
c
onsequences Slide6
TobaccoMost often smoked (cigarettes, cigars)There are smokeless productsContains
Nicotine
Must be 19 years or olderSlide7
Effects of tobacco useYellow teethBad breathCough
Decreased exercise tolerance
Lung damage
Increased risk of heart attack and stroke
AddictionSlide8
Electronic Cigarettes/VapesBattery operated (some have exploded)
Some cartridges of may contain nicotine (addictive)
The aerosol contains other chemicals that may be harmfulSlide9
AlcoholA depressant that slows down the brain and central nervous system, heart rate, and breathing rate. Slide10
What Alcohol Does to the BodyEnters the blood stream and affects
brain
function
Blurred vision
Cannot
react as quickly
Increased
risk taking
Slurred
speechSlide11
Alcohol: What is “one drink”?Slide12
ALCOHOL POISONINGCold/Clammy, pale or
bluish
skin
Slow breathing
Could vomit
Confusion
Shakiness
Slow and weak
pulse
Unconsciousness
(
passed out)Slide13
If someone passes out, try to wake them.If they don’t respond:Check for a pulse
Make sure the person is breathing
Use the
BACCHUS MANEUVER
Stay with the person
Call 911
Notify parents or guardians
DO NOT
leave the person alone
DO NOT
give the person anything by mouth
DO NOT
let the person sleep it offSlide14
Cannabis (Marijuana & Hashish)
Comes
from cannabis sativa plant
and contains
the chemical THC
Street
Names : pot, weed,
reefer, joint
, grass, Mary
Jane, weed oil, honey oil, hash
Can
be “laced” with other substancesSlide15
Cannabis … What does it do to your Body?
Increased
appetite (munchies)
Loss
of coordination
Decreased
concentration
Hallucinations
Memory
loss
Lung
disease
AddictionSlide16
Non-medical Use of Prescription Drugs
Never
take somebody
else’s prescription medications
Taking
prescription drugs without
a doctor’s
supervision can be just as
dangerous
as using illegal
drugs
Examples
Pain Killers
ADHD Medications
Sleeping PillsSlide17
Consequences of Drugs and Alcohol
Decreased athletic
performance
Poor grades
More fights and more
injuries
Sexual assault/dating
violence
Vehicle c
rashes
Decrease decision making
abilitySlide18
Reasons why some young people use drugs…
symbol of being
‘
mature
’
to have fun
to rebel authority
to increase
confidence
to cope with concerns
about
body image
to be “cool” and “fit in”
with
friends
t
o cope
with mental health issues/problems and
stress
c
uriositySlide19
Mental Health and Substance AbuseProblematic
substance use and mental
illness
can be closely
connected
Mental
illness may contribute
to problematic
substance
use
OR
Long-term
drug use can lead to the
development
of mental
illnesses Slide20
Staying SafeGood friends Refusal skills (knowing how to say “No”)Safety agreement
Texting a Code Word
Knowing where to go for helpSlide21
If you need help:
Kids
Help Phone
(
1-800-668-6868)
Mental
Health
Helpline
(
1-866-531-2600
) or www.mentalhealthhelpline.ca
Community Addictions Services of Niagara (CASON) (905-684-1183)
Parents/Trusted Adult
Teacher/Principal/VP
Child
and
Youth
Worker
Public
Health Nurse
Doctor