NC Essential Standards Addressed:

9.ATOD.1: Understand the health risks associated with alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.

9.ATOD.2: Apply risk reduction behaviors to protect self and others from alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.

After completing the module, students will be able to:

Explain the short term and long term effects of performance-enhancing drugs on health and eligibility to participate in sports.
Analyze the role of family, community, and cultural norms in deciding to use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Contrast prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, and illegal substances in terms of their use and abuse.
Summarize the risks of IV drug use, including blood borne diseases.
Predict the effects of substance abuse.
Summarize the consequences of alcohol or tobacco use during pregnancy.
Identify ways to avoid engaging in risky behaviors with someone who is under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
Use strategies for avoiding binge drinking.