1. Lesson 4 Living Drug Free

2. Committing To Be Drug Free 62% of high school students have never tried marijuana and more than 90% have never tried cocaine Choose friends who have similar beliefs about drug use Avoid places where drugs are available A teen who has used drugs in the past can choose not to use drugs in the future. Practice refusal skills

3. Healthy Alternatives Hobbies Sports Community Activities School Organizations

4. Drug Prevention Efforts: School Efforts Drug-Free School Zones have been established- areas within 1,000-1,500 feet of schools and designated by signs within which people caught selling drugs receive especially severe penalties. Penalties are double what they might be if caught selling elsewhere Drug education classes Zero tolerance policies Expulsion of students found using drugs Some schools conduct locker searches and maintain police control on campus

5. Community Efforts Drug Watches-organized community efforts by neighborhood residents to patrol, monitor, report and otherwise try to stop drug deals and drug abuse.

6. Becoming Drug Free Identify sources of help in your community Talk to the person when he or she is sober. Express your affection and concern, and describe the person’s behavior without being judgmental Listen to the person’s response and be prepared for anger or denial Offer to go with your friend or family member to a counselor or support group

7. Warning Signs of Drug Use Fig. 22.15 Lies about drug use or constantly talks about drugs Stops participating in activities that were once important part of their life Changes eating or sleeping habits, shows rapid weight loss Takes unnecessary risks Gets in trouble w/ authorities Seems withdrawn, depressed, tired and cares less about appearance Has red-rimmed eyes and runny nose not related to colds or allergies Has blackouts and forgets what he or she did under the influence Has difficulty concentrating

8. Getting Help It’s treatable Rehabilitation-process of medical and psychological treatment for physiological or psychological dependence on a drug or alcohol. Drug treatment centers offer a safe place to withdraw from drug use Types of Treatment Centers – Outpatient drug-free treatment – Short-term treatment – Maintenance therapy – Therapeutic communities