6.HEALTH.16.A

Describe the short-and long-term health consequences of prescription and over-the-counter drug misuse and substance use disorders.

Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
short-term health consequenceslong-term health consequencesprescription drug misuseover-the-counter drug misusesubstance use disorders
Skills
  • describe (short-term health consequences of prescription and over-the-counter drug misuse) #dok2
  • describe (long-term health consequences of prescription and over-the-counter drug misuse) #dok2
  • describe (short-term health consequences of substance use disorders) #dok2
  • describe (long-term health consequences of substance use disorders) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can describe short-term health consequences of prescription and over-the-counter drug misuse. #dok2
  • I can describe long-term health consequences of prescription and over-the-counter drug misuse. #dok2
  • I can describe short-term health consequences of substance use disorders. #dok2
  • I can describe long-term health consequences of substance use disorders. #dok2
  • I can explain the difference between short-term and long-term health consequences related to drug misuse or substance use disorders. #dok2
  • I can use examples to illustrate the effects of prescription and over-the-counter drug misuse over time. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Misuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs can lead to both immediate and lasting health problems.
  • Understanding the consequences of substance use disorders helps individuals make informed choices about their health.
Essential Questions
  • What are some short-term and long-term health consequences of misusing prescription and over-the-counter drugs?
  • How does drug misuse impact a person’s health over time?
  • Why is it important to understand the effects of substance use disorders?
  • What differences exist between the immediate and lasting effects of drug misuse?
  • How could knowledge of health consequences influence decisions about drug use?