http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-c3QOLbc9Y

Between 8th grade and 10th grade, alcohol use in teens was found to

increase by over 10%.

Amphetamine use increases by 3%.

The use of cocaine increases by 2%.

Overall illicit drug use roughly doubles between 8th and 10th grade.

The Effects of the Drugs

Marijuana – contains THC, which causes feelings of haziness and lightheadedness; later causes feelings of

panic and paranoia

Alcohol – five stages:

1. Euphoria: BAC 0.03 to 0.12; more daring; poor judgement.

2. Excitement: BAC 0.09 to 0.25; sleepy; uncoordinated

3. Confusion: BAC 0.18 to 0.30; slurred speech; emotional

4. Stupor: BAC 0.25 to 0.40; unresponsive; vomiting

5. Coma: BAC 0.35 to 0.50; unconscious; possible deathPrescription pills – used to feel intended effects of

the drug, when not prescribed; causes addictions

• Sudden drop in grades

• Truancy

• Loss of Interest

• Sleeping in class

• Poor work performance

• Defiant of authority

• Reduced memory and attention span

What Schools Can Do

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ggV8i5rzA

http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/drugs-alcohol/marijuana3.htm

http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/drugs-alcohol/alcohol5.htm

http://www.painfullyobvious.com/rxdrugabuse_3.asp

http://oas.samhsa.gov/

http://oas.samhsa.gov/