HE19.6.7.2
Describe practices to avoid to reduce health risks to self and others.
Describe practices to avoid to reduce health risks to self and others.
Methamphetamine—known as “meth”— is a laboratory-made, white, bitter-tasting powder. Sometimes it's made into a white pill or a shiny, white, or clear rock called crystal. Methamphetamine use can quickly lead to addiction. That’s when people seek out the drug over and over, even after they want to stop and even after it has caused damage to their health and other parts of their life.
Describe practices to avoid to reduce health risks to self and others.
Predict the risk of injury or illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
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.
Analyze the influence of external factors on health beliefs and behaviors.
Describe skills for communicating effectively with family, peers, and others to enhance health.