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Please follow the instructions below and use the files I uploaded!
1. Please read Chapters Eight and Nine in your book. ( the file is uploaded under HANDOUT Ch. 8_9 Wellness title)
2. Yes, I know you already know about drugs and alcohol but humor me.
3. Please read the PDF as well as watch the videos in the PDF.
4. Please do not drink or use drugs while completing this week’s work. If you are going to smoke while doing this assignment, please do so safely. Not in bed. Besides, bed is for sleep and sex only—not smoking.
AND finally:
5. Take Part in the discussion.
Is caffeine an addiction? Technology? Work?
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Discussion Questions: Chapters 8 and 9
Please express your opinion on ONE of these discussion topics.
Choice 1: PICK ONE DRUG
Pick one of the drugs included in pages 216-230 of your textbook.
Why do you think people use that substance? What are the dangers? What are the
benefits? How do you know when it’s become a “problem?” What do you think when
you hear someone uses this drug? Be honest but respectful. YOU MUST REFERENCE
SOMETHING FROM YOUR BOOK.
Choice 2: USE/ABUSE/ADDICTION–Alcohol
Why do people drink? How do you know if it’s a problem? Is drinking safer than using
drugs? Do you believe it’s dangerous to mix alcohol with energy drinks? Do you know
people who are addicted to alcohol? What did you learn while reading this chapter?
PLEASE REFERENCE SOMETHING FROM YOUR TEXTBOOK.
Choice 3: USE/ABUSE/ADDICTION–SMOKING
Why do people smoke? What are the dangers of smoking? Are e-cigs “better” than
actual cigarettes? Why is it so hard to quit smoking, no matter the way you smoke? Why
are people so judgmental about smoking? PLEASE REFERENCE SOMETHING FROM YOUR
TEXTBOOK.
CHOICE 4: USE/ABUSE/ADDICTION–GENERAL
What is an addiction and what is addictive behavior? What types of things are
addictive? What did you learn about addiction? Do you watch any TV/Streaming
shows about addiction? PLEASE REFERENCE SOMETHING FROM YOUR TEXTBOOK.
CHOICE 5: LEGAL OR NOT?
Use pages 224-226 in your textbook and your opinion: Should marijuana be legal?
Illegal? Why or why not? What are the benefits and dangers? Is marijuana use a
problem on campus? What’s so bad about Synthetic marijuana? In addition, What
about THC e-cigs–what are your thoughts? PLEASE REFERENCE SOMETHING FROM
YOUR TEXTBOOK.
CHOICE SIX: YOUR STORY Tell your story.
What are you addicted to? Phone, caffeine, alcohol, whatever. What are you working
on (or, no judgment–NOT working on) regarding your concerns/use/abuse/addiction?
What motivates you (might motivate you) to address issues you face with use, abuse
and addiction? What information in the book and/or video best relates to your story? In
addition to sharing your story, PLEASE REFERENCE SOMETHING FROM YOUR TEXTBOOK.
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