LEADERLearning To Earn and Demonstrate Exemplary Respect

Teamwork – Respect – Good Choices

Alcohol, Tobacco & other Drugs

Thieves & Killers

1. What is a Thief?Someone that steals especially in secret with or

without another persons knowledge

2. What is a Killer?A person that takes the life of another. Causing death

or devastation. Ending or destroying LIFE!

LEADER Lesson 5

Property – Stuff you own or have use of

Freedom – The ability to do what you want

Friends – People you like to be with

Family – Mom, Dad, Brothers, Sisters, Relatives

Life – Experiences, Feelings, Relationships

What “Things” in Your Life are YOU most Worried about Losing?

What do all LURES have in Common?A hook!

When a fish see’s a lure does it notice the “hook”?

The lure looks good to the fish…they think it’s the best meal of the day…Is it?

Some things are not what they appear!What seems like a good idea at the time may

actually be a really bad choice!

LURES

Making SAFE & RESPONSIBLE Decisions is more important than you might think…

Tobacco

Responsible for over 400,000 deaths each year Causes Heart Disease & Lung Cancer Each cigarette contains 200 known poisons Tobacco contains Nicotine – an addictive drug Smoking is Leading Preventable Cause of death Can cause upper respiratory (breathing) problems Cigarette smoke contains Carbon Monoxide

(a colorless odorless toxic gas )

Tobacco

Alcohol

Alcohol is POISON to the human body When consumed goes directly into

bloodstream Causes the Brain and Body to slow down Can damage EVERY Organ & Tissue in the

body Significantly impairs Judgment & Coordination Very dangerous if mixed with medicine 75,000 alcohol related deaths each year in the

United States!

Alcohol

Marijuana

Can be addictive Contains more TAR than tobacco Increased risk of cancer 50% - 70% more cancer causing chemicals

than tobacco Affects your Brain & Body - unable to concentrate & short term memory loss - slows coordination & reflexes - affects ability to judge distance, speed & reaction

time (these are important in sports and everyday activities…like riding your bike!)

Can Lead to “Harder Drugs”!

Marijuana

Cocaine/Crack

A powerful addictive drug Sudden death can occur on first use or any

use after Can cause bizarre, erratic and violent

behavior Can cause your heart to stop Seizures ILLEGAL – Not only ruin your body &

brain…cocaine can ruin your future!

Cocaine/Crack

Heroin

Addiction Death/Overdose Difficulty breathing Sick with feeling like you need to vomit Arms & legs feel very heavy Seizures Coma (passed out but unable to wake up)

HeroinBlack Tar & White Heroin

Methamphetamine (Meth)

Highly addictive Unable to sleep No appetite Fast breathing & heart rate Overheating Heart attack Stroke Organ damage

Methamphetamine (Meth)

Inhalants

Chemicals & Substances that permanently damage the body

1/3 of inhalant users die first time using them

Can cause heart failure & suffocation Cause major headaches within minutes Hallucinations are very common Can be addictive

Inhalants

Spice/K2 – Synthetic Marijuana

Rapid heart rate Vomiting Agitation (get frustrated or angry easy) Confusion Hallucinations Reduced blood supply to the heart Stress Worry

Spice/K2 – Synthetic Marijuana

Synthetic/Designer/Club Drugs

Chest pains Increased blood pressure Increased heart rate Agitation (get angry easy) Hallucinations (seeing things) Extreme paranoia (feeling like something’s

wrong) Delusions (believing something that’s not

really true)

Synthetic/Designer/Club Drugs Bath Salts/Molly

Prescription Meds

Death Addiction Depression (feeling really bad) Fatigue (feeling very tired) Various health problems Personality changes (makes you NOT YOU) Mood changes (happy, sad, angry, crying) Organ damage

Prescription MedsUse only as directed or only under a Doctors care…otherwise

Boredom Stress Escape school / family pressure Self Esteem problem Peer Pressure / to fit in Curiosity Look Cool or Rebellious Rumors that certain drugs not that bad Availability (easy to get to) Better performance If sold in a store or given by doctor the drug can’t be that

bad

Why do people use Drugs?

Drugs make you attractive and Cool?

Drug arrests in the U.S. this year…Someone is arrested for Drugs every

19 seconds

People affected by drugs in some way…4,000,000 + per year!

Combined average cost the State & Federal Governments spend fighting against illegal

drugs every year…$40,000,000,000 +

Numbers / Cost $