AIDE Health Assignment Guide and Key Points

 

Chapter 10 "Drug Dependence - Problems and Solutions"

 

Lesson 1 "The Problem of Drug Dependence"

Turn to Page 212 Read the brief introduction to the chapter and look at the goals you will achieve this chapter.

Scan Pages 213-216; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 213-216 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Read Pages 213-216 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 216? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 1 "The Problem of Drug Dependence" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

 

Lesson 1 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Drug abuse - the improper use of legal or illegal drugs.

Drug dependence - the need for a drug that results from frequent use of that drug.

withdrawal - the body's physical reaction to the absence of a drug.

Sexually transmitted disease - a disease spread by sexual contact.

 

Section Review Answers

  1. Drug abuse is the misuse or overuse of a medical drug.
  2. Drug dependence is a need for a drug that results from frequent use of the drug.
  3. Three tragedies often linked to drug use are traffic accidents, drownings and suicides.
  4. Some dangers that teen drug users may face are high-risk behaviors, unwanted pregnancies, drug-related diseases, long-term health problems, and death.
  5. Drug-dependent parents may not be able to provide for their families. Families may not have enough money for basic needs. Drug-dependent people are sometimes violent. Wife, husband, or child abuse are often linked to alcohol and other drugs.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you explain the term drug dependence?

Are you able to describe how drug dependence affects a person's life?

 

 

Lesson 2 "Solutions to Drug Dependence"

Scan Pages 217-220; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 217-220 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Take a look at the questions on page 220 so you know what to look for while reading.

Read Pages 217-220 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 220? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 2 "Solutions to Drug Dependence" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

 

Lesson 2 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Detoxification - the removal of a drug from the body.

Alateen - a support group for teens

Sponsor - A recovering alcoholic who helps a new AA member.

Support Group - A group of people with similar problems who help one another

 

Section Review Answers

  1. The three steps in recovery form drug dependence are: the user must admit that he or she has a problem with drug use. The user must go through detoxification. The user must live day-to-day without drugs.
  2. Drug dependence connot be cured, but it can be treated.
  3. support groups help people to know that they are not alone in having a certain problem.
  4. A person can go to a residential or outpatient treatment center to get treatment for drug dependence.
  5. A person can avoid people who use drugs and say "no" to offers of drugs.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you identify different ways that drug users can be helped?

Are you able to identify healthy activities to take the place of drug use?

 

 

 Preparing for Chapter 10 Test

Turn to Page 221 and read the Chapter 10 summary.

On pages 222-223 you will find the Chapter 10 review, complete the review.

Check your answers with those in the Key Points.

Take the Chapter 10 Test "Drug Dependence - Problems and Solutions"

Review the answers then print the results for your records.

 

Chapter 10 Review answers

  1. drug dependence
  2. drug abuse
  3. Alcohol
  4. tolerance
  5. withdrawal symptoms
  6. behavior
  7. teen drug users
  8. brain
  9. sexually transmitted disease
  10. Teen
  11. detoxification
  12. support group
  13. Alateen
  14. People usually become dependent on nicotine, alcohol, or other non medical drugs.
  15. Major changes in appearance or behavior; loss of memory and concentration; lying, stealing, or borrowing money; reduced energy; loss of interest in favorite activities or hobbies; drop in performance at school or work; lateness and absences from school or work; trouble with police; anger when discussing his or her drug use.
  16. Drug use can cause problems that follow teens through their whole life.
  17. In the first step of recovery, a person must admit that he or she has a problem with drugs. This first step is sometimes difficult because the drug user may deny that he or she is dependent on a drug.
  18. Everyone is responsible for his or her own behavior. It is not your fault if someone else is dependent on drugs.
  19. Positive activities make people feel better and relieve stress.
  20. Confront the drug user and ask him or her to admit that drugs are a problem, help that person find treatment for the drug problem.

 

Congratulations you finished Chapter 10!!