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STANDARD 2.3 (DRUGS AND MEDICINES) by Grade 4

Strands with Cumulative Progress Indicators

A. Medicines

  1. Distinguish between over-the-counter and prescription medicines.
  2. Identify commonly used medicines and discuss why they are used.
  3. Discuss the importance of taking medicines as ordered, not sharing medicines with others, and reporting any side effects to a trusted adult.

B. Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

  1. Explain why it is illegal to use or possess certain drugs/substances.
  2. Describe the short- and long-term physical effects of tobacco use.
  3. Discuss the impact of second-hand/passive smoke on the health of nonsmokers.
  4. Identify the short- and long-term physical and behavioral effects of alcohol use and abuse.
  5. Identify the physical and behavioral effects of marijuana use.
  6. Explain that brain damage, lung damage, and death can occur from inhaling certain substances, such as solvents, propellants, and medicinal gases.

C. Dependency/Addiction and Treatment

  1. Discuss signs that a person might have a problem with the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
  2. Identify where individuals with a substance abuse problem can get help.
  3. Differentiate among drug use, abuse, and misuse.
  4. Describe how advertising, peers, and adults influence children and teenagers to try alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.