Kids and Drugs Tools to help You make the right choices Sgt. Pat Poitevin Cst. Isabelle Michaud RCMP-GRC Drugs and Organized Crime Awareness Service

Any substance other than food that can affect the way your mind and body works

Over the counter drug: Cough Syrup, Tylenol Prescription drug: Through a doctor Illegal drug for youth: Tobacco, alcohol, Marihuana

A consequence is the result of something you choose to do or not to do. A consequence can be positive or negative Taking someone else prescribed medication

Slurred Speech Shallow Breathing Lack of Coordination Forget things Disorientation Elevated Pulse Slows down reaction Illegal for kids

USING ALCOHOL: Get intoxicated Get into a crash Forget things Harming yourself or others NOT USING ALCOHOL: Stay in control Less family Trouble Better health

Makes the heart work faster Lack of oxygen to your body parts Nervousness when in nicotine withdrawal Causes diseases.

Tobacco – What would your lungs say ?

USING TOBACCO Habit forming Harmful to your lungs Clothes smell NOT USING TOBACCO Save money Keep Air Free Avoid Health Trouble

Pot…much more harmful than you may think !!!

Memory Loss Red /bloodshot eyes Increased appetite Slow reaction and judgement Dry mouth and throat Decreased muscle strength Hallucinations

Memory Loss Red /bloodshot eyes Increased appetite Slow reaction and judgement Dry mouth and throat Decreased muscle strength Hallucinations

USING MARIHUANA: Get in trouble with family and friends Get arrested Feeling nauseated NOT USING MARIHUANA : Stay out of trouble Keep good friends Better health

 Saying ‘No Thanks!’  Giving a reason or excuse  Walking away  Changing the subject  Avoiding the situation  Giving the cold shoulder  Strength in numbers

No Thanks: simply saying no thanks Giving a reason : No my mom is waiting for me

Walking away: Just walk away, no words Changing the subject: Let’s smoke marihuana?? No le’t play a game instead

Avoiding the situation: Avoid places or areas where you know that drugs are around.

Cold shoulder : Just turn around and walk away Strenght in numbers : Have a group of friends supporting you

Saying No Thanks Giving a reason or excuse Walking away Changing the subject Avoiding the situation Giving the cold shoulder Strenght in numbers

Reasons why kids used drug?? Want to be cool Pressure from friends Hide from problems Sick or injured Like the feeling Want to fit in Think its fun Others are doing it To get high Other reasons

Sports Arts Music Friends Family Games Hanging out Clubs and groups What else can YOU do ???

Lets cooperate and work together to find one common vision!

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