10th Grade HealthMr. Meehan

Today’s ObjectiveAnalyze and discuss the

influences that lead teenagers to use drugs

Describe the differences between “Peer Pressure vs. Peer Pleasing”

Answer how the media plays a role in drug and alcohol use/non-use by teens in our country

Anonymous Question Box

Write at least 3 questions about what you would like to know about the following topics related to drugs:

Influences of Drug Use

Impact to Society and Family

Drug Classification NeurotransmissionAddiction

Drug Effects on the Body

AlcoholTobaccoMarijuanaLegal Issues

ACTIVITY

DiscussionWhat factors/tactics influenced

you to eat object? Why?

What factors made you resistant to eat the object? Why?

HOW DOES THIS RELATE TO INFLUENCES OF TEEN DRUG USE????

The 5 Major Factors that Influence the Choices Teens make about Drug Use

PeersMediaFamilyRole ModelsPerception

The 5 Major Factors that Influence the Choices Teens make about Drug

Peers◦How do your peers

influence your choices about drug use?

Peer Pressure versus Peer Pleasing◦What’s the

difference?

The 5 Major Factors that Influence the Choices Teens make about Drug

Media◦How does the

media play a role in drug and alcohol use/non-use amongst teens in our country?

The 5 Major Factors that Influence the Choices Teens make about Drug

Role Models◦ Think of a Role

Model you look up to What are their

views on drug and alcohol?

Do you think they do drugs or drink alcohol?

How does this affect your views?

The 5 Major Factors that Influence the Choices Teens make about Drug

FamilyDoes having a parent or older sibling influence you in taking drugs or drinking?Why?

The 5 Major Factors that Influence the Choices Teens make about Drug

Perception – What does it mean?

Why is perception such a powerful factor in relations to teen drug use?

Group Activity - What are your perceptions?

Get into Groups

Decide whether the question is true or false and provide a reason why for each question.

Once your are completed part 1, complete part 2.◦Be prepared to share answers with class