Students use that knowledge to create posters alerting schoolmates to the dangers of drugs. Learning Goals Research the dangers of cigarettes, alcohol, and other drugs and summarize the information. Make drug-prevention posters to alert other classes to the dangers of drugs and to offer some alternative activities to drug use. Materials large drawing paper or poster board crayons or markers tempera paint or pastels scraps of colored construction paper glue scissors Warm-Up 1. But even good drugs are harmful if not taken properly.
Cigarettes contain a drug called nicotine, which is addictive.
Although alcohol is a drug, people over age 21 have the right to choose whether or not to use it. Still, too much alcohol is bad for adults. Alcohol doesn't need to be digested. It goes directly into the bloodstream and can affect the way the brain distinguishes things. If pressured by others to drink, smoke, or do drugs, it's important to get out of that environment.