3. What is the most common form in which tobacco is used? Name three other tobacco products.

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1 Chapter 13 lesson 1: 1. What is nicotine? 2. Identify and describe the risks associated with three harmful substances found in all forms of tobacco. 3. What is the most common form in which tobacco is used? Name three other tobacco products. 4. Julia is at a party where another girl lights a cigarette. When Julia points out that smoking is bad for your health, the other girl shrugs. I am a strong person, she says. I can quit anytime I want. How might Julia reply? 5. Pete chose smokeless tobacco. He uses it when no one else is around so others do not have to watch him spitting tobacco juice. It s a win-win situation, says Pete. Do you agree with Pete s point of view explain your answer. 6. Some teens start smoking because they see their peers smoking. With a group, brainstorm other reasons teens might start to use tobacco. Make a list of the reasons and compare it with those from other groups. 1

2 Chapter 13 lesson 2: 1. What is a cardiovascular disease? How is this caused by smoking? 2. What are some ways that tobacco se damages the circulatory system? 3. What is the relationship between smoking and lung cancer? 4. Of the health risks associated with tobacco use, which one do you consider the most serious? Explain your answer. 5. Why do you think it is important to put warning labels on cigarette packages? One part of your poster should clearly state the health risks. 6. Make a poster encouraging teen not to smoke? One part of your poster should clearly state the health risks associated with various tobacco products. The other part should try to persuade teens not to use tobacco. 2

3 Chapter 13 lesson 3: 1. Define tolerance. How does a tolerance to nicotine form? 2. Explain the difference between physical dependence and psychological dependence. 3. What are the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal? 4. What specific dangers does trying tobacco pose for teens? 5. How do nicotine replacement therapies help a person stop smoking 6. Madison s mother has been trying to quit smoking, but had had several relapses. What can Madison do to help her other quit smoking? 7. Some teens try tobacco for the first time because of peer pressure. With a small group, brainstorm affective ways to say no when peers offer or suggest that you use tobacco. Make a list of the best ideas and share them with your classmates in a roundtable discussion. 3

4 Chapter 13 lesson 4: 1. What is a secondhand smoke? How does it affect the nonsmoker? 2. How much money do tobacco companies spend each year on advertising? 3. What is smoking s cost to United States in terms of business productively? 4. Why are pregnant woman advised not to smoke? 5. Erin was waiting in line for the movies. When the man in front of Erin lit a cigarette, a woman standing behind the man said it was rude. Why? the man asked. I m not hurting anyone else, am I? How would you respond to this question? 6. With a group, brainstorm ways to lessen the cost of tobacco to society. Once you come up with a plan, share it with those in other groups. Take the best ideas from all plans. Share these with your local government representative in the form of a class letter or . 4

5 Chapter 13 lesson 5: 1. What is negative peer pressure? 2. Name ways of avoiding pressure to try tobacco. 3. What right is shared by all nonsmokers? 4. Of all the sources that pressure to smoke can come from, which do you find the most persuasive, and why? 5. You are sitting in a nonsmoking area of a restaurant. A person at the next table lights up. When you point to the nonsmoking sigh, the person You know, smokers have rights, too. How do you respond? 6. Use the Internet to research government policies and laws related to the sale and use of tobacco products. What laws have been created by your state s government? Analyze the purpose and benefits of these laws. 5

6 Chapter 12 lesson 1: 1. Define alcohol, and us it in a sentence. 2. What are three reasons not to drink alcohol? 3. What are two reasons teens give for using alcohol? 4. How can positive alternatives help a teen avoid using alcohol? 5. You are at an amusement park with several friends. When it is time to leave, a friend s brother offers to give you a ride. You believe you smell alcohol on his breath. What should you do, and why? 6. Create a TV ad that encourages teens not to drink. Use images and reasons you think will appeal to teens your age. Share your ad with your classmates. 6

7 Chapter 12 lesson 2: 1. What is blood alcohol content? 2. How long does it take alcohol to reach a brain of a person who has not eaten recently? 3. List three Factors that can influence the effect that alcohol has on a person? 4. Review alcohol journey through the body in figure Explain why people who have been drinking might smell like alcohol. 5. Allie is at a party at a friend s house she has had trouble sleeping lately because of worries over a big exam. Someone at the party suggest everyone should have a beer. What are at least too good reasons Allie should say no? 6. Some teens may believe myths about alcohol. With classmates, research several of these myths. Use your findings to create a poster showing the truth about these concepts. 7

8 Chapter 12 lesson 3: 1. What is cirrhosis? What are the long term risks associated with this health problem? 2. How are three body organs or systems negatively affected by long term alcohol use? 3. What are the risks to the fetus of a pregnant female who uses alcohol? 4. What are some ways in which experimenting with alcohol can interfere with a teen s future? 5. At a party, Cindy sees a pregnant female reach for a beer. What could Cindy say to help the 6. Women understand the heath risks of drinking during pregnancy? 7. Some people say that alcohol helps them relax and sleep better. Make a list of things you could do that would help your body relax and sleep better without using alcohol. 8

9 Chapter 12 lesson 4: 1. Define alcoholism. 2. What is the difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism? 3. Briefly describe the four stages of alcoholism. 4. Over the past year, Andrew has secretly been drinking alcohol. He has missed a lot of school work and has been in trouble with the law. Would you say Andrew is an alcoholic? Explain your answer. 5. You are at a friend s house. You overhear your friend s father say, I do not have a drinking problem. Your friend looks uncomfortable, then says, He really doesn t have a problem, you know. What kind of behavior is your friend demonstrating? 6. Some people use alcohol to relieve stress. Make a list of healthy activities a person can do to manage stress without the use of alcohol. As a class, compile the best ideas into a brochure on stress-management techniques. Share copies of your brochure with family and friends. 9

10 Chapter 12 lesson 5: 1. Define withdrawal. 2. Name the steps in the recovery process. 3. What community organizations help alcoholics and their families? 4. What is one fact about alcohol addiction you think a drinker needs to know most? 5. Imagine a friend admits to having a drinking problem.the way he plans to handle the problem is by gradually cutting down on his drinking. Is this a wise plan / Why or why not? 6. Think about personal goals you have. Write one or two of these down on a sheet of paper, leaving space under each one. In the spaces, explain how alcohol use could interfere with your goals. 10

11 Chapter 14 lesson 1: 1. Define drug. Use the word in an original sentence. 2. Name two side effects that can occur when taking medicine. 3. What is the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse? 4. How does drug addiction occur? 5. What might you say to persuade a friend not to take a medicine that has not been prescribed for him or her? 6. Use library resources and the Internet to research drug misuse and abuse in the United States. Create a pamphlet to educate others about the dangers. 11

12 Chapter 14 lesson 2: 1. What is THC? 2. What are some health risks associated with using anabolic steroids? 3. What are two long-term effects of marijuana use? 4. Why do you think steroid abuse is a concern in competitive sports? 5. What might happen to a person who unknowingly ingests rohypnol while at a club? 6. Write a script for a public service announcement for radio or television, explaining the shortand long-term effects of marijuana use. 12

13 Chapter 14 lesson 3: 1. Define narcotics. 2. Name two commonly abused narcotics 3. Give three examples of harmful effects that can result from abusing stimulants. 4. Explain the physical and psychological effects that can cause a person to become addicted to heroin. 5. What are some of the high-risk behaviors that could result from the abuse of narcotics? 6. Make a contract with yourself in which you set the goal of remaining drug free. Develop a plan to help you reach this goal. Sign your contract and keep it visible to help you remember your goal. 13

14 Chapter 14 lesson 4: 1. What are hallucinogens? 2. What are two possible consequences of using hallucinogens? 3. List the health risks of a person who uses inhalants. 4. What might you say to a person who is thinking of using an inhalant for the first time? 5. Why do you think and inhalant might be a serious problem for year olds? 6. Using pictures from magazines create a poster showing how household objects might be used as inhalants. Add a caption or slogan to let other kids students know about the dangers of inhalant abuse. 14

15 Chapter 14 lesson 5: 1. Define detoxification 2. What are some ways suport groups help someone become drug free? Why are they affective? 3. Name three systems of drug abuse. 4. Why do you think that there are so many drug treatment options available? 5. Imagine your friend comes to and tells you that he has been abusing inhalants and he feels that he cannot stop. He begs you not to tell anyone. What would you do? 6. Imagine that you suspect a friend has a drug problem. Use the decision making process to help you decide whether to speak to your friend about your concerns or speak to a trustworthy adult. 15

16 Chapter 14 lesson 6: 1. Define the term drug. 2. What are different strategies for choosing to be drug free? 3. Give five reasons for being drug free. 4. Imagine talking with a friend who is thinking about experimenting with drugs. What might you say to encourage her to stay drug free. 5. Every time someone offers you drugs you say no. What are some positive alternatives to drug use that you enjoy? 6. Create a poster listing activities that you consider positive alternatives to illegal drug use. With permission from school administrators, hang your poster in school hallway. 16