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Lesson Plan of the Month
April 2001
Topic: Drug Evaluations Target Group: 8th Grade
Prepared By: Roger Cobian Agency: El Monte P. D.
Address: 11333 Valley Blvd. Phone: (626) 580-2110
El Monte, CA 91931
Objectives:
After this block of instruction the student will be able to;
Identify students who use drugs
Explain the reasons for using drugs
Gain knowledge of types
Introduction:
I’m Officer Roger Cobian and I’m the SRO assigned to the Mt. View School District. I have been an El Monte police officer for 31/2 years and I’m here today to talk about drugs. Not only why students use but the physical signs as well.
Body:
I. Reasons Students Use Drugs
A. To escape problems/boredom
B. To go along with friends (peer pressure)
C. To get "high"
D. To relax
E. Because they are addicted (need drugs to feel "normal")
II. Types of Drugs
A. Stimulants
a. Amphetamines/Diet Pills
b. Tobacco Products
c. Herbal Energy
d. Cocaine
B. Depressants
a. Alcohol (yes it’s a drug)
b. Marijuana
c. Inhalants
d. Opium
e. Morphine
f. Codeine
C. Hallucinogens
a. LSD
b. PCP
c. Ecstasy
III. Signs of Usage
A. Stimulants
a. Decreased Attention
b. Euphoria
c. Sweating
d. Mood Elevation
e. Decreased Appetite
f. Itching
g. Paranoia
h. Pupil Size Dilated
i. Poor Reaction To Light (pupil)
j. Pulse/Blood Pressure is up
B. Depressants
a. Slow/Slurred Speech
b. Sleepy Appearance
c. Lack of Coordination
d. Poor Concentration
e. Memory Loss
f. Slow Gait
C. Hallucinogens
a. Hallucinations
b. Paranoia
c. Disorientation
d. Sweating
e. Nausea
f. Convulsions
g. Grinding Teeth
h. Pupils are dilated
i. Can be Aggressive
D. Narcotics
a. Nausea
b. Slurred Speech, Drowsiness, Confusion
c. Needle Scars (tracks)
d. Passive Behavior
e. Pupils Constricted
f. Low Heart Rate
IV. Hazards of Use
A. Addiction
B. Brain/Organ Damage
C. Auto Accidents
D. Social, Legal, Family Problems
E. Overdose and Death
V. What To Do If Your Friend Is Using
A. Talk it over
a. Don’t be accusing
b. Do be a friend
c. State the facts You’ve Learned
B. Get in Contact With Staff/SRO
a. It’s not the adults first time helping
b. Staff/SRO has resources available
VI. What To Do If You Are Using
A. Admit you need help
a. To gain control
b. To feel normal again
c. For yourself
Review:
We can now identify those using drugs
We now know some reasons why students use drugs
We now know how to get help for ourselves and others
Practice:
Question & Answer:
What drugs have students been around or used (don’t forget alcohol)
Handouts
Documentation and/or Sources:
"What Parents Should Know About Drugs"
(Channing L. Bete Co. 1-800-628-7733)
"The Rave Culture, Ravens, and Their Drugs"
(Jim Moer 310-515-5517, jim@drugsid.org)