Substance Abuse and Risk Prevention · Health Concepts
Prescription Drug Misuse
Learning about the dangers of misusing prescription medications and the opioid crisis.
Key Questions
- 1Why is it dangerous to use a medication prescribed for someone else?
- 2How does prescription drug misuse often lead to addiction?
- 3How can you identify the signs of an overdose and what action should you take?
Common Core State Standards
SHAPE: Standard 4 - Responsible Behavior
Grade: 8th Grade
Subject: PE & Health
Unit: Substance Abuse and Risk Prevention
Period: Health Concepts
Suggested Methodologies
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