Classroom Resource

Tips for Teens: The Truth About Opioids

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

7, 10

Overview

This fact sheet for teens provides facts about opioids. It describes short- and long-term effects and lists signs of opioid use. The fact sheet helps to dispel common myths about opioids. This is a free download and could be displayed in the classroom or used for class discussion.

Content Standards

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

HE19.7.2.5
Discuss how risky choices influence the likelihood of unhealthy behaviors, including tobacco use increasing the risk of using other drugs and peer pressure to consume alcohol.

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

HE19.HE.2.1
Analyze the influence of external factors on health beliefs and behaviors.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Tips-for-Teens-The-Truth-About-Opioids/PEP19-08

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Informational Material

Resource Provider

Other

Resource Provider other

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

Accessibility

License

License Type

BY-NC-ND

Approved Date

2021-06-14

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type