Module 7 - Substance Use and Abuse

Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4

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

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.
Read through the messages in the “Substance Abuse” blog and respond to one message.

Citation: sguy. (2007, November 06). Module 7 - Substance Use and Abuse. Retrieved November 21, 2009, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/health-and-fitness-after-11-12-2007/module-7-substance-use-and-abuse-3.