6.HEALTH.17.B
Identify signs and symptoms of alcohol; tobacco; drugs, including prescription drugs; and other substance use and misuse such as using medicine prescribed for someone else or for reasons other than intended.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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Skills
- identify (signs and symptoms of alcohol, tobacco, drug, and other substance use and misuse) #dok1
- describe (signs and symptoms of alcohol, tobacco, drug, and other substance use and misuse) #dok2
- differentiate (using medicine as prescribed from misuse, such as using for someone else or for other reasons) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify signs and symptoms of alcohol, tobacco, drug, and other substance use and misuse. #dok1
- I can describe what signs and symptoms may appear when someone misuses substances or medicine. #dok2
- I can differentiate between using medicine as prescribed and using it for someone else or for other reasons. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Being able to recognize the signs and symptoms of substance use and misuse helps prevent harm and supports timely intervention.
- Misuse of prescription drugs, including using someone else’s medicine or for the wrong reasons, can have serious health consequences.
Essential Questions
- What are the signs and symptoms that someone might be misusing alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs?
- How can you tell if someone is using medicine safely versus misusing it?
- Why is it important to recognize the symptoms of substance misuse in yourself and others?
- What should you do if you notice someone showing signs of substance misuse?
- What are the differences between using a prescription drug as intended and misusing it?