Grade 6 - Health - Resources: Unit 3 - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs

Addresses eating disorders and the dangers of diet drugs, such as the mythology of "all natural" labels, the idea that over-the-counter drugs are always safe, and how to live a healthy lifestyle.

Explores important questions about both medicinal drugs and drugs of abuse.

"Health officials have become alarmed at the exploding popularity of e-cigarettes because so much remains unknown about them. The Dangers of E-Cigarettes discusses the scope of the problem, effects of vaping, addiction potential, risks for youth vapers, and regulation issues

Text and illustrations looks at drugs and alcohol for children

"Most people who enjoy alcohol drink responsibly, but research has shown that the prevalence of heavy drinking and binge drinking is growing. The Dangers of Alcohol discusses the scope of the problem, effects of use and abuse, addiction, treatment and recovery, and prevention.

Explores fetal alcohol syndrome in detail, covering its diagnosis, treatments and therapies, and medical advances.

Presents an overview of the mental, behavioral, and physical impairments of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, as well as new research, treatments and methods for managing behavioral issues

Investigates the many problems that can arise from the abuse of legal substances including cough syrup, energy drinks, and diet pills.

Explains how dangerous many over-the-counter medications can be when abused or taken incorrectly, what happens inside the body when taking diet pills or other drugs, and more

Describes what peer pressure is, why it can be dangerous, how to handle it safely, and offers real stories of kids who have faced peer pressure.

Text and illustrations looks at smoking for children.