1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-c3QOLbc9Y

4. Between 8 th grade and 10 th grade, alcohol use in teens was found to increase by over 10%. Amphetamine use increases by 3%. The use of cocaine increases by 2%. Overall illicit drug use roughly doubles between 8 th and 10 th grade.

5. The Effects of the Drugs Marijuana – contains THC, which causes feelings of haziness and lightheadedness; later causes feelings of panic and paranoia Alcohol – five stages: 1.Euphoria: BAC 0.03 to 0.12; more daring; poor judgement. 2.Excitement: BAC 0.09 to 0.25; sleepy; uncoordinated 3.Confusion: BAC 0.18 to 0.30; slurred speech; emotional 4.Stupor: BAC 0.25 to 0.40; unresponsive; vomiting 5.Coma: BAC 0.35 to 0.50; unconscious; possible death Prescription pills – used to feel intended effects of the drug, when not prescribed; causes addictions

7. Sudden drop in grades Truancy Loss of Interest Sleeping in class Poor work performance Defiant of authority Reduced memory and attention span

8. What Schools Can Do http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ggV8i5rzA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ggV8i5rzA

9. http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/drugs-alcohol/marijuana3.htm http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/drugs-alcohol/alcohol5.htm http://www.painfullyobvious.com/rxdrugabuse_3.asp http://oas.samhsa.gov/