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Substance Abuse

Key Concepts/Main Points

  • Learn how drugs and alcohol impact the body.
  • Understand why it is so beneficial for women to say no to substances, especially if they could get pregnant.

Questions to Ask Yourself

  • What do you think about taking drugs?
  • What do you think about taking nonprescription drugs?
  • Have you ever heard of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
  • Do you know anything about marijuana or depressants?
  • Have you ever known someone who was negatively or positively impacted by drugs?

What is Substance Abuse?

  • Substance abuse is the improper use of prescription drugs and/or alcohol or any use of illegal substances like cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants or heroin.
  • Abusing a substance can be very harmful to you and can put your pregnancy at very high risk for serious complications.

Instructor Tips:
Section Goal: Increase awareness of the affects that drugs have on the body and help her understand how substance abuse can impact her life.