Step 6: Substance Awareness

Revealing the Facts vs Myths in reference to substance awareness is paramount. When does the use of medication become substance abuse? What are the dangers of social drugs and the consequences of at-risk behaviors? What exactly are at-risk behaviors? You must know the answers to these questions to stay safe. You are needed to mature and grow into a healthy, active, positive contributing member of society, a voiding the pitfalls of substance abuse.

Objectives

1. Students will be able to distinguish between fact vs myths as relation CDS (controlled dangerous substances)
2. Students will be able to discuss and define what is medicine, proper usage and possible dangers
3. Students will be able to analyze the consequences of substance abuse
4. Students will be able to analyze, discuss the dangers/consequences of social binge indulgence of drugs
5. Students will be able to analyze and discuss the consequences of At-Risk Behaviors
6. Students will be able to develop and discuss “Refusal Skills”
7. Students will be able to discuss and analyze what a ‘Natural High’ is