Teching the CCCS
Comprehensive Health and Physical Education
Grades 5-8
Drugs and Medicines: Dependency, Addiction, and Treatment
2.3
Drugs and Medicines: All students will acquire knowledge about alcohol,
tobacco, other drugs, and medicines and apply these concepts to support a
healthy, active lifestyle.
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C. Dependency/Addiction and Treatment
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RESOURCES
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6
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Substance abuse is caused by a variety of factors.
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2.3.6.C.1
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Summarize the signs and symptoms of a substance abuse problem
and the stages that lead to dependency/
addiction.
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2.3.6.C.2
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Explain how wellness is affected during the stages of drug
dependency/
addiction.
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2.3.6.C.3
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Determine the extent to which various factors contribute to the
use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by adolescents, such as
peer pressure, low self-esteem, genetics, and poor role models.
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There are many ways to obtain help for treatment of alcohol,
tobacco, and other substance abuse problems.
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2.3.6.C.4
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Determine effective strategies to stop using alcohol, tobacco
and other drugs, and that support the ability to remain drug-free.
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8
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Substance abuse is caused by a variety of factors.
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2.3.8.C.1
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Compare and contrast theories about dependency/
addiction (such as genetic predisposition, gender-related
predisposition, and multiple risks) and provide recommendations that support
a drug free life.
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The ability to interrupt a drug dependency/ addiction typically
requires outside intervention, a strong personal commitment, treatment, and
the support of family, friends, and others.
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2.3.8.C.2
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Summarize intervention strategies that assist family and friends
to cope with the impact of substance abuse.
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