PHYSICALLY
□ You could commit a sexual
assault or other violent act.
□
harm to organs and systems in
your body, such as your throat,
stomach, lungs, liver, pancreas,
heart, brain,
PHYSCOLOGICALY
AND EMOTIONALLY
□ impaired judgment
□ altered perceptions
and emotions
□ Guilt
□ Fear
□ Anger
SCHOOL OR
ACADEMICS
□ Poor
academic performance
□ Becoming a loner
□ Taking risks (stealing,
cheating, DUI, sexually)
□ Missing school
D R U G A W A R E N E S S AN D I T S
H A R M F U L E F F E C T S
DRUGS
A chemical substance used in the
treatment, cure, prevention, or
diagnosis of disease or used to
otherwise enhance physical or mental
well-being.
ILLEGAL AND PROHIBITED DRUGS
A drug is a substance that affects
the way the body functions. If a
drug is classified as ‘illegal’, this
means that it is forbidden by law.
Drug addiction symptoms
or behaviors include,
among others:
□ Feeling that you
have to use the
drug regularly —
daily or even
several times a day
□ Having intense
urges for the drug
that block out any
other thoughts
□ Over time,
needing more of
the drug to get the
same effect
