Health and

The Dangers of Wellness 5th

grade
Tobacco, Drugs and
Alcohol

Just say NO WAY!

There are certain things that are going to
make big changes in our bodies as we
grow up. Alcohol and other substances
can harm that growth.

Drinking and
drugs at a
young age
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Friends can make Perminant damage Learning to say no
Our Brains mistakes too at a young age and be a leader
Hormones and Stand up and help
Not every idea shared Alcohol and drugs can
massive changes are others not give in to
is a good one damage the nural paths in
happening our brains
drugs and alcohol

05 06
Making a promise to
Future choices not usse drugs and
alcohol
Drugs and Alcohol
Take a personal oath to
close doors and take stay away from drugs and
away opportunity alcohol
 What are Drugs?
Drugs and alcohol are substances that, when used by a
person, make changes in the brain and usually in the
behavior of the individual.
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Our Brains
• Changes in our brains do not ever stop happening. But the pathways that are being
formed at a young age are incredibly important for future success.

• These pathway can be damaged beyond repair if drugs are used, and this is especially
damaging during the teenage years.
 Friends and
Drugs

02  Communication can be scary and

we don’t always know what to say
 Friends can make mistakes too, you
are always welcome to talk with a
parent or teacher. We are here to
help
Damage that is
forever 03
• The use of drugs and alcohol
changes the transmtters in our
brains
• What kind of changes take place?
• How can we help our friends to say
no.
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How can YOU be a
leader?
• What makes a strong leader?

• How can you let your friends know that

drugs and alcohol are dangerous?

• Who are some leaders in your life?

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Your Future
• Drugs and alcohol at a growing age take away opportunities.

• What kind of places do you want to go when you are out of school and on your way?

• How can drugs and alcohol make those opportunities unreachable?

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Making a Promise
• By saying no to drugs and alcohol you are making a stand that you can be proud of.

• What kind of ways can we share a promise not to use drugs and alcohol?

• Who are some examples of people you look up to that have said no to drugs and alcohol?

• What are ways we can share this promise with our classes in our school?
Choose NO
Choose
Healthy