Do Now

Is it important to you to live drug free? Why or why not?

What are some ways you can protect yourself from drugs?

Stay involved in health activities and interests. Stay away from parties and places where drugs are

present Use relaxation techniques to help manage stress. BE AWARE of your surroundings!!!!! Never get in the car with someone who has been

drinking or taking drugs.

Refusal Skills

Say no and mean it Walk away Give them an excuse I am on probation for already getting caught!

What are communities doing to decrease the availability of drug use?

Drug free school zones – areas within 1,000 feet of schools and designated by signs. Means that people caught selling or receiving will face severe penalties.

Drug watches /Community watch Texting cops with info Newsday article

Warning signs of Drug abuse

Warning signs of Drug abuse

Gets drunk or high regularly Stops participating in activities that were

once important to them Changes eating or sleeping habits Takes unnecessary risks Gets in trouble with police or school Seems depressed, tired and cares less

about personal appearance.

Is there help for people who abuse drugs?

Drug Treatments

Outpatient Drug Free Treatment –group counseling, no meds

Short Term treatment- residential, meds & outpatients therapies

Maintenance Therapy- Medication therapy Therapeutic Communities – long history of drug

abuse. 6- 12 months

Rehabs on Long Island

HELP – Phoenix HouseLICADD

Critical Thinking

Knowing that there are drugs within this community/school what strategies might help reduce the risk of use in this school?