Starter 1# - "Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant and one of the most widely abused illegal drugs in America. Cocaine was first prescribed as an anesthetic for eye surgery and a powerful painkiller. Side effects include psychotic behavior, convulsions, and death."
Students were given a new yellow "Starter" worksheet - they must bring this worksheet every day to Health class to receive credit. Students finished their Marijuana worksheet and turned it in - it was due today.
Today students learned about the Cocaine and Crack drug. Students were given a worksheet in class today. They need to bring it to health class on Friday so they can complete it and turn it in - it will be due next time.
Take Away: Cocaine is a highly addictive and widely abused stimulant in which many abusers develop a cycle of tolerance, physical dependance, and addiction. Physical and psychological damage occur as Cocaine changes the brain's chemistry.
*Continuous Learning* - Learn the facts on how drugs affect a person's physical, mental, and social health.
Homework -
Don't forget to bring these things everyday to Health class. You will be receiving a daily grade for it in Health class throughout 4th Quarter:
1. Pencil/Pen
2. Starter
3. Paper
4. Your assignment (if there is one) - Cocaine and Crack worksheet - due Friday
