Description

This booklet is a great resource for children in 4th to 6th grades to learn how to say no to drugs. The mini-magazine provides a comprehensive overview of the dangers and the consequences of using or abusing alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. With an emphasis on upper elementary children, this mini-magazine exposes the truth about drugs. Also providing strategies to refuse to use.

The publication provides a section on alcohol and the dangerous consequences associated with its use and abuse. It covers the short and long term health risks, including addiction. It also explains how costly, in terms of deaths, alcohol abuse is to our society.

The Tobacco is Trouble section explores the nature of this addictive drug. Including what chemicals, besides nicotine are found in cigarette smoke. Listing the short and long term effects of tobacco use as well as the negative consequences to the social life of smokers.

The section on marijuana abuse includes an overview of the drug’s effects on the mind and body. With particular emphasis placed on the negative mental consequences of smoking pot. In conclusion is a call for young people to help one another stay sober and to stay away from drugs.

If you like this Say No to Drugs Booklet, then check out more of our Alcohol and Drugs prevention materials here.

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