Substance Abuse CBA NOTES
NAME _________________________
KEY
PERIOD_________TEACHER_______________
TOBACCO
SHORT TERM EFFECTS
PHYSICAL
EMOTIONAL
SOCIAL
MENTAL
Blood shot eyes, bad breath, mouth sores,
cough, sleep problems, rapid heart beat,
shortness of breath, bronchitis, ADDICITION,
continuous cough, weaker immune system,
asthma, death by fire (#1 cause of death by
fire), excess saliva, drooling, tooth decay, sores
in mouth, stains on clothing, burn holes in
clothing, sensitive teeth, stained teeth,
receding gums, bad taste in mouth
cranky, nervous, sleep problems, tired,
stressed, paranoid, mood swings
Loss of or change in friends, suspension from
school, money issues, loss of job, poor
performance, problems w/parents or
guardians, problems with the law, increased
likelihood of drug use & risky behavior
Short term memory problems
LONG TERM EFFECTS
ADDICTION, wrinkled skin, various cancers
(lung, mouth esophageal, throat, lips, nose,
tongue, pancreas, nasal sinus, kidney, cervix,
ovary, bone marrow, etc.), irritation trachea,
reduced lung function, permanent damage to air
sacs in lungs, yellow teeth, COPD, receding
gums, gum disease (periodontitis), “sticky
blood”, osteoporosis, hip fracture, tightening of
muscles, reduced bone density, lower sperm
count, higher % of deformed sperm, impotence,
reduced fertility, increased risk of heart attack
& strokes, higher blindness, reduced ability to
smell & taste, irritation & inflammation of
stomach & intestines, increased risk of ulcers,
reduced blood flow to fingers & toes,
arthrosclerosis, raised blood pressure, less
oxygen carried by the blood, constriction of the
blood vessels in the skin, greater susceptibility
to pneumonia & influenza, increased risk of
miscarriage or stillbirth, pre-mature birth, low
birth weight in newborn, increased risk of cleft
palate & cleft lip, increased risk for diabetes,
increased risk of obesity, ETC.
Grumpy (withdrawal problems), mood swings
Loss of friends, money issues
Short term memory problems, drop in grades,
ALCOHOL
SHORT TERM EFFECTS
PHYSICAL
EMOTIONAL
SOCIAL
MENTAL
Slurred speech, drowsiness, vomiting,
diarrhea, upset stomach, headaches, breathing
difficulties, distorted vision, impaired
perception & coordination, anemia, coma,
blackouts, unconsciousness, injury/death from
accidents, alcohol poisoning, distorted vision &
hearing, fires, flushed appearance, red,
bloodshot eyes, drowning,
Mood swings, aggression, depression, elation,
apathy, impaired judgment,
LONG TERM EFFECTS
Liver disease, cirrhosis, nerve damage, sexual
problems, damage to brain, vitamin B
deficiency, inflammation of stomach walls,
ulcers, malnutrition, premature aging, high
blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, alcohol
poisoning, various cancers, fires, nutrition, skin
problems, increased uncontrolled urination,
alcoholism, fetal alcohol syndrome, lower levels
of iron, death
Mood swings, apathy, impaired judgment,
aggression, depression, elation,
Impaired judgment, loss of friends, money
issues, suspension, increased family problems,
loss of job, legal and financial difficulties,
unable to get driver’s license until 21
Impaired judgment, loss of friends, money
issues, suspension, increased family problems,
loss of job, legal and financial difficulties
Impaired judgment, memory loss, drop in
grades, poor work performance,
Impaired judgment, memory loss, drop in
grades, poor work performance
MARIJUANA/DRUGS
SHORT TERM EFFECTS
PHYSICAL
EMOTIONAL
SOCIAL
MENTAL
Loss of coordination, red blood shot eyes,
increased heart rate, relaxed muscles,
increased appetite, sleepiness, vision &
hearing distortion, risk of heart attack
Mood swings, family issues, apathy, violence,
anxiety, panic, depression, lack of energy
LONG TERM EFFECTS
Heart attack, stoke, wheezing, asthma, coughing,
Reduced lung function, risk of bronchitis,
reduction of sperm, impotence, reduced
immune system, growth disorders, addition,
birth defects
Psychotic problems, anxiety, panic, delusions,
paranoia, depression, lack of energy
Change/loss of friends, suspension, loss of job,
no drivers license until 21, family issues,
money issues
Loss of friends, loss of job, jail time, suspension,
money issues
Distortion of time, drop in grades, impaired
memory, reduced motivation,
Reduced motivation, study difficulties, memory
problems, hallucinations
REFUSAL SKILLS
S = Say NO in a firm voice
T = Tell why not
O = Offer another idea
P = Promptly leave
STOP !!!