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Name______________________<strong>Drug</strong> <strong>Abuse</strong> <strong>Web</strong> <strong>Quest</strong>IntroductionAddiction to narcotics is a very serious matter. More and more teens are becoming hooked everyday. This is why it is important to learn about drug abuse and different kinds of treatment available topeople who suffer from addiction.With the new club drug craze, teens are becoming more susceptible to drug use. These drugsaren't just marijuana and alcohol. Kids are taking deadly drugs that most addicts don't start using untillater on in their addiction. These drugs can kill a teenager instantly, or have a lasting effect on your body.With the death toll rising everyday it has never been more important than it is now to take honest stock inyour life.As you go through this web quest, please take some time to self reflect on the kind of lifestyleyou are leading. Hopefully this quest will help answer some questions for you about some of thechallenges you face growing up in our society today.TaskEvaluation1. First, you will become familiar with various kinds of narcotics by researching how they affectthe human body.2. Second, you will research drug addiction and discover ways to treat addiction/abuse.3. Last you will learn strategies towards a drug free life.ExpectationsPointsAvailableAnswers are well thought out and researched thoroughly. 10Completion of work on time as assigned by teacher. 5Working in class and staying on task with your web quest. 10How your project is presented when handed in. Proper grammarand spelling used5Comments:Total30 pointsPoints EarnedLet’s Begin:1. Start your quest by answering all of the questions completely. Record all answers onto theanswer sheet. Above each question(s) is a link you will use to research the question(s).Scan websites for the underlined words that appear in questions. These words will help younavigate through the website in order to find what you are looking for.
Name______________________2. Your second task is to research the following five websites to gain knowledge. There isplenty of information at each web address to give you more than enough information.Reminder: Don’t spend too much time browsing around – you have a lot of investigating todo!‣ SAMHSA National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and <strong>Drug</strong> Informationhttp://ncadi.samhsa.gov/‣ National Youth Anti <strong>Drug</strong> Media Campaignhttp://www.freevibe.com/‣ Office of National <strong>Drug</strong> Control Policyhttp://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/drugfact/index.html‣ National Institute on <strong>Drug</strong> <strong>Abuse</strong>http://www.nida.nih.gov/‣ The Partnership for a <strong>Drug</strong> Free Americahttp://www.drugfree.org/PBS Kidshttp://pbskids.org/itsmylife/games/bonko_flash.html1. Take BOTH of Bonko’s Body Quizzes and record your Health-O-Meter scores bellow.a. Tobacco Quiz – Score: ______________b. <strong>Drug</strong> Quiz – Score: _________________PBS Kidshttp://pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/drugabuse/index.html2. What are four common “club drugs”?3. What are the three basic categories of inhalants?4. Give 6 reasons why do people do drugs? (Hint: Your <strong>Quest</strong>ions)5. How can you stop drug abuse from damaging the people you care about most? (Hint: Make ADifference!) Also, name the website listed as a good place to start looking for help.
Name______________________Above the Influencehttp://www.abovetheinfluence.com/above-it/default.htm6. What does being “above the influence” mean? (Hint: Skip the Intro)7. Take the quiz “Feeling Pressured” and summarize your results.8. Locate the “Myth Bird” that says “Pot is harmless” and identify the FACT behind the myth.(Hint: Facts, Myth Busters)9. Help! Find the Comebacks for “Want a hit?” and “Let’s smoke a bit and do a little off-roading”and record the comebacks.National Youth Anti <strong>Drug</strong> Media Campaignhttp://www.freevibe.com/10. A. How many times does someone have to take a drug to become an addict? (Hint: <strong>Drug</strong> Facts,Why People Take <strong>Drug</strong>s, Want to Learn More) Explain your answer.11. Are prescription drugs more dangerous? Explain your answer.12. What is an Anti-<strong>Drug</strong>? What’s your Anti-<strong>Drug</strong> and why? (Hint: Step Up)13. Take the Test your Brain Quiz at http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/facts/test-your-brain.aspx# .
Name______________________National Institute on <strong>Drug</strong> <strong>Abuse</strong>http://www.nida.nih.gov/about/welcome/aboutdrugabuse/index.html14. What percentage of American’s view drug abuse as a serious health problem? (Hint: Magnitude)15. Who does addiction target? (Hint: Faces of Addiction)16. Addiction is a chronic disease similar to other chronic diseases such as what? Name all 3.a. What are the two main influences linked to addiction?b. List four Healthy Lifestyle Choices for <strong>Drug</strong> <strong>Abuse</strong>.ConclusionIn conclusion, millions of people are faced with addiction every day. Through the web quest, we canunderstand that drug addiction is a serious illness no matter the age, race, religion or ethics of people. Itaffects society every day and will continue to affect society in the future. It is your responsibility tocontinue our efforts to educate and understand how drug addiction affects everyone.
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