IHAMA ©
TEACHING  ABOUT  DRUGS,
ALCOHOL,  AND  TOBACCO

The instructional program may include content on drugs, alcohol, and tobacco for the purpose of developing students' ability to make intelligent choices based on facts, and to develop courage to stand by their own convictions.  Further, instruction on the nature and harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, narcotic drugs, marijuana, and other dangerous drugs on the human system and instruction on the nonuse and prevention of use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, narcotic drugs, marijuana, date rape drugs, and other dangerous drugs may be included in the courses of study, with emphasis on grades four (4) through nine (9).  Instruction on the nature and harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, narcotic drugs, marijuana, date rape drugs, and other dangerous drugs on a human fetus may be included in the courses of study in grades six (6) through twelve (12).  The instruction may be integrated into existing health, science, citizenship, and similar studies and shall meet the criteria for chemical abuse prevention education programs.  The program should also emphasize the therapeutic benefit derived from the use of drugs prescribed by a health professional.  The program will conform to all applicable Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Administrative Codes.

Objectives of the substance abuse program:

A.  To create an awareness of the total drug problem: prevention; education; treatment; rehabilitation; and law enforcement on the local, state, national, and international levels.

B.  To inform the students of the effect on the body of narcotics, sedatives, hallucinogens, and stimulants through the appropriate classes.

C.  To relate the use of drugs and alcohol to physical, mental, social, and emotional consequences.

D.  To encourage the individual to adopt an appropriate attitude toward pain, stress, and discomfort.

E.  To understand the need for seeking professional advice in dealing with problems related to physical and mental health.

F.  To understand the personal, social, and economic problems caused by the misuse of drugs and alcohol.

Adopted:  date of Manual adoption

LEGAL REF.:
A.R.S.
13-3401
15-345
15-712

CROSS REF.:
JICG - Tobacco Use by Students
JICH - Drug and Alcohol Use by Students