Understanding the Opioid Epidemic

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

10, 11, 12

Overview

This is a free video resource from PBS LearningMedia about opioid addiction. In this video segment from Understanding the Opioid Epidemic, students will watch the story of Michael Israel and learn how he became addicted to prescription painkillers. In this video, to be used with the program Understanding the Opioid Epidemic, students will explore the misconception of safety associated with prescription opioid painkillers. They will understand the differences between prescription drug use, misuse, and abuse.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10 - Health Education

HE19.HE.5.2

Develop a thoughtful decision-making process in health-related situations.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10-12 - Leaders in Health Advocacy

HE19.LHA.2.1

Analyze how health risk behaviors in the local school and community are influenced by family, peers and other factors.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10-12 - Leaders in Health Advocacy

HE19.LHA.5.1

Identify decision-making skills used in situations that put adolescents and teens at risk.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

CUSTOM
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