The Opioid Crisis- From Pain to Addiction-CDC Health Standard 2

This lesson plan gives detailed information on the Opioid crisis-the causes, the symptoms, the risks and how to get help. The specific drugs that are part of the opioid crisis are listed- as well as Fentanyl information. 3 Activities-which includes an assessment. Clip art, printables, answer key, no prep needed.

Easel assessment is available with this lesson plan.

CDC HEALTH STANDARD TWO: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology ,and other factors on health behaviors

Included in the lesson:

What are opioids

How the Medicine Cabinet Can Kick-start Addiction

Side effects

What are the risk factors

Signs of an overdose

How to help teens overcome addiction

Physical and Psychological signs of Opioid abuse

Establishing a safety policy at school

What You Can Do to Prevent Opioid Overdose

How to get help

Learning how to read prescription drug labels to prevent misuse or overdose

Self assessment activity

Activity on the Importance of Understanding Prescription Drug Labels

3-2-1 Activity- Three things I learned, Two things I would like to know more about, One question I have

Health is Elementary

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