Drug Abuse Outline

Introduction Video

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SEPARATE VIDEOS EACH with the style similar to ASAP Science videos
1. Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction
a. What are drugs?
b. Difference between addictive and prescriptive drugs
c. What happens to your brain when you take drugs
d. Why do some people become addicted while some do not?
i. Biology
1. How genetics affect addiction
ii. Environment (Social influence, psychology)
1. How their peers and their social interactions
2. The role of family, community, and cultural norms in deciding to use
alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
a. Different perspective videos from the POV of the family, the
community, the employer, the substance abuser
i. Different roles in th family and the community
b. Risk Factors and Protective Factors
i. Individual level
ii. Peer level
iii. Family level
iv. Societal and Community Level
v. School level
c. Engaging in risky behaviors with someone under the influence of
drugs and alcohol
i. Riding or driving a vehicle with someone under the
influence of drugs
ii. Engaging in sexual activities
*Some people use injectable drugs and they reuse the
needle. This makes it easier to contract HIV/AIDS because
of the shared needles. Engaging in sexual activities with
drug abusers may lead to contraction of HIV/AIDS

3. Drug Types
a. Alcohol?

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Anabolic Steroids
Cocaine
Heroin
Inhalants
Chemicals found in these substances are known to be
addicting and has an effect on the brain
i. Aerosol sprays
ii. Cleaning fluids
iii. Glue
iv. Paint
v. Paint Thinner
vi. Nail Polish Remover
vii. Lighter Fluid
f. Marijuana
g. Methamphetamine
h. Opioids- Medications prescribed for a variety of painful conditions
i. Prescription Drugs
j. Nicotine
i. Nicotine in tobacco
ii. Effects of nicotine in the body
iii. Difference of the effects of tobacco on men and women
Why do people abuse drugs
Drugs in relation to Media and Pop Culture and how they influence their
audience
Risk Factors and Protective Factors
a. Individual level
b. Peer level
c. Family level
d. Societal and Community Level
e. Academic level
Effects of drug abuse on:
a. Your productivity
b. Your social life
c. Your work/ academic life
d. Your family
e. Your emotions
f. Your health
g. Your self esteem
Drug abuse prevention and solution
a. Who to talk to about your problems
b. Who to call to report about drug use
c. How do you handle someone pressuring you
d. How to say NO
e. Where to go for rehabilitation
f. Who can help you with your drug addiction

g. How to handle this situation