Drug Reform / Extra Credit

1. You are the person in charge of eliminating drug and alcohol problems. Explain what problems you would address first and your solutions to solving these problems? Be sure to specify short and long term objectives.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse / Blog #2

Why are teenagers tempted to use drugs and alcohol?

Make a connection between peer pressure / low self-esteem / and alcohol & drug use.

Beside the obvious dangers of drugs and alcohol (death), please discuss other dangers associated with drug and alcohol abuse.

What, in your opinion, does a drug addict look or act like?

Self Esteem / Posting assignment #1

How can a persons' level of self-esteem affect relationships with others?
How can self-esteem affect a persons' ability to set and achieve goals?
Why do people think that being different from others is a bad thing?
What are good things about being different?
Are put downs different if they are from family or from friends? Explain
Can you increase your level of self-esteem once you are an adult or do you think it will be too late by then?