Module 7 - Substance Use and Abuse
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Activity 4: Guiding Questions and Competence Builder
Answer the following questions using the information gained through the readings. Enter answers and thoughts on the topics in your notebook.
- Review the reasons for substance abuse. List a healthy alternative to each of the reasons given.
- Describe the effects of drugs on various body systems.
- What are the indicators of substance abuse?
- If you were to develop a drug prevention program, what would you include in it? (Refer to p. 253-254)
- Explain the appropriate uses and the risks of using over-the-counter drugs.
- What are some examples of drug interactions?
Competence Builder
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Go to the Health and Fitness Learning Community and click on the blog post “Substance Abuse - Module 7 Competence Builder”. Post a message describing your thoughts on drugs, drug interactions, or drug prevention programs.
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Read through the messages in the “Substance Abuse” blog and respond to one message.
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