January Newsletter

Happy New Year!
Health classes will focus on the following topics in January:
Tobacco Use (Started in December)

• Short and long term effects of using tobacco
• Discuss the social, economic, and cosmetic consequences of tobacco use.
• Evaluate the dangers of experimenting with tobacco products.
• Summarize the benefits of being tobacco-free
• Explain that tobacco is addictive
• Describe the effects of second hand smoke
• Explain why tobacco, alcohol, or other substances are an unhealthy way to manage stress.

• Explain the dangers of alcohol and experimenting with other drugs, including inhalants.
• Differentiate between proper use and abuse of medication.
• Summarize the negative consequences of using alcohol and other drugs.
• Describe the relationship between using alcohol and other drugs and other health risks such as unintentional injuries, violence, suicide, and tobacco use.
• Explain why using alcohol or other substances are an unhealthy way to manage stress.
• Discuss and describe the health risks of alcohol and other drugs.
• Describe the positive alternatives

 
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at Jodi.vines@kingstoncatholic.org