Assess the effects of substance abuse on whole health.

Assessment should include

• defining key terms
  • anabolic steroids
  • compulsive
  • detoxification
  • hallucinogens
  • hypothermia
  • inhalants
  • intravenous
  • narcotics
  • narcolepsy
  • paranoia
  • performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs)
  • psychoactive
  • sedatives
  • tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
• examining how psychoactive drugs affect your brain
• describing the health dangers of commonly abused drugs
• explaining why drug addiction is associated with criminal activity
• describing the hazards of performance-enhancing drugs
• identifying benefits of living drug-free.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How does being drug-free affect your physical, social, economic, and mental well-being?
• How do psychoactive drugs affect your brain?
• What are some hazards of drug abuse?
• Why is drug abuse associated with criminal activity?
• What strategies can you use to stay drug-free?