Impact of Drugs

Impact of drugs Target: I will be able to describe the impact drugs they have on individuals, families, and society. Long Term Impact of Drugs on Individuals: Diseases: From dirty or shared needles- Abscesses, Hepatitis B and C, and HIV which leads to AIDS Pg. 91

2. Unplanned Sexual Encounters leading to: Prostitution, STI’s, Unplanned Pregnancies, HIV

3. Crimes, Violence, Deaths (Accidental and Intentional) Most homicides, suicides, and episodes of abuse occur when people are using drugs. Many deaths by motor vehicle crashes involve a person under the influence

Impact of Drugs on a Fetus: If you smoke, drink alcohol, do drugs, or ingest caffeine, so does the fetus All of the effects of drug use that a user would experience can be passed onto the baby; including risking the health and life of the baby

Babies can be born addicted to drugs, have to withdrawal, and experience ongoing problems with behavior, learning, and have developmental delays. Baby Withdrawling from Opiates  

Impact of Drugs on Society: Harm to others- including injuries to medical professionals from accidental needle sticks or contact with contaminated bodily fluids and domestic abuse Increased poverty for users and family of users Increased crime rates

Emotional toll on family of user Drug labs can contaminate air causing pollution to the environment Drug labs can contaminate local water supplies and soils, causing health problems for local residents  Summary

It hurts me too… Create a visual illustration explaining this information (impact of drug use on individuals, families, and the community) OR Write a poem explaining this information (impact of drug use on individuals, families, or the community) Write a letter to a drug user (one you know or imaginary) explaining the impact that their actions are really having on individuals (including themselves and others), their family, and their community. *Use a minimum of 4 colors and/or good grammar* Pg. 90