CATCH - UP for APRIL 12 presentation PPT

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1. Analyzing Factors that Influence Substances Use

2. Session Objectives: a) Identify the types of drugs/substances of abuse. b) Define the different types of drug abuse. c) Analyzes situations for the use and non-use of psychoactive substances.

3. Warm - Up What is the Drug Scenario in our country nowadays? 2. What is the name/title of the operation towards the war on drugs in our country? 3. Do you support the war on drugs in our country? Explain.

4. Concept Exploration 1. What have you observed in the pictures? 2. What are these things? Do you know their names? 3. What do you think will be the effects if we are going to take them?

5. Types of Psychoactive Drugs Depressants - These drugs can calm the brain, cause sleepiness, and make a person feel relaxed. However, they can also cause nightmares, anxiety, and aggression. Alcohol is an example of depressant . Stimulants - These include drugs such as cocaine and caffeine. They can increase energy, alertness and wakefulness.

6. Types of Psychoactive Drugs Opiates - These are pain-killing drugs that increase feelings of happiness or euphoria and create a tranquilizing effect. They can lead to addiction if a person misuses them. One example is heroin. Hallucinogens - These drugs can cause a person to have hallucinations which means they may see or hear things that are not there. They can also cause a person to perceive time differently, feel detached from their surroundings or feel deeply insightful. LSD is an example of this type of drug.

7. Effects of Psychoactive Drugs Addiction Worsening mental health issues Problems with memory Unintended weight loss Lung damage from smoking Complications in pregnancy Increased or decreased blood pressure Overdose

8. VALUING Directions: You will write your learning about Drug Abuse using Traffic Lights. STOP - Things I have to stop that may lead me to use/take psychoactive drugs WAIT - Things I have to think and consider that so I will not be wasted and be influence to use psychoactive drugs. GO - Things I should continue to avoid wasting my life . Activity: “Traffic Lights Map”

9. Journal Writing Write on your journal the importance of being a healthy and responsible man and women.