6.HEALTH.15.A
Describe the misuse and abuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, including combining drugs, and the dangers associated with each.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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misuseabuseprescription drugsover-the-counter drugscombining drugsdangers
Skills
- describe (the misuse and abuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs) #dok1
- describe (dangers associated with the misuse, abuse, and combining of drugs) #dok1
- explain (how misuse and abuse differ for different types of drugs) #dok2
- analyze (how combining drugs increases risk or danger) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can define misuse and abuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. #dok1
- I can describe dangers of combining drugs. #dok1
- I can explain differences between misuse and abuse of different drug types. #dok2
- I can analyze why combining drugs can be dangerous for health. #dok3
- I can identify situations where drug misuse or abuse may occur. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Making informed choices about prescription and over-the-counter medications is essential for health and safety.
- Understanding the risks and dangers of drug misuse and abuse, including the dangers of combining drugs, helps prevent serious health consequences.
Essential Questions
- What is the difference between misuse and abuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs?
- What are some dangers associated with misusing or abusing different types of drugs?
- Why can combining drugs be especially dangerous?
- How can understanding drug safety help me and my peers make healthier choices?
- What actions can people take if they see others misusing or abusing drugs?