Week 7:
Monday, Oct. 15
Before Coming to ClassRead chapter 15 pertaining to OTC, Prescription, and Herbal drugs. Be prepared to share with your work group and the rest of the class the information related to your group's topic. MAN Phoenix - OTC: Internal analgesics BRN Bluegolds - OTC: Cold, Allergy, and Cough Remedies MNT Bucaneers - OTC: Sleep Aids & Stimulants FOX Titans - OTC: Diet Aids BRN Chargers - OTC: Herbals MAN Blue Devils - Rx: Antibiotics MNT Phoenix - Rx: Antidepressants FOX Cyclones - Rx: Stimulants |
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Homework Due 10/17
After reading through the chapter yourself and after the class discussions answer four (4) of the discussion questions from page 511 in your textbook.
Answer each question thoroughly in complete sentences and paragraphs. Type up your responses. Each question should be answered in about a half to a full page. Please limit your complete assignment to no more than 5 pages (double spaced, 10 - 12 font size, Times New Roman, Ariel, or Calibri font.
Reference and cite at least one additional outside source of information to further explain your answer to a question.
Answer each question thoroughly in complete sentences and paragraphs. Type up your responses. Each question should be answered in about a half to a full page. Please limit your complete assignment to no more than 5 pages (double spaced, 10 - 12 font size, Times New Roman, Ariel, or Calibri font.
Reference and cite at least one additional outside source of information to further explain your answer to a question.
Homework Due 10/24
Select a demographic group and a licit drug.
Option 1 – paper with graphics (8 – 12 pages)
Option 2 – Digital presentation – PowerPoint style
Option 3 – Digital presentation – Website or animation
Option 4 – Video ( 8 – 12 minutes)
Turn in the project into the Mid-Term dropbox in D2L by 3:45, Wednesday,
- Explain why you chose the population group and the drug.
- Explain the cost of use for the individual user and for society (state of WI). How big of a market is this drug? What is the tax revenue…what is the health care cost…how many lives are lost or impacted from the effects of the drug use?
- Explain how the drug impacts the individual user (physiologically and psychologically). Make connections to the course material.
- Describe the side effects (desired and undesired).
- Describe the prevalence over time – cite sources.
- Describe what influenced the prevalence over time (increase, decrease, or steady rate)
- Include the how the media portrays the use of the drug (insider & outsider), including advertising.
- What policies/regulations currently pertain to the use of the drug? Discuss why they exist, how effective are they, what are the pros and cons?
- How have you directly experienced the prevention measures related to this drug (education, laws…)
- What resources are available to users online & in your community
- Explain a cessation/harm reduction program.
- Include sources listed in APA format.
Option 1 – paper with graphics (8 – 12 pages)
Option 2 – Digital presentation – PowerPoint style
Option 3 – Digital presentation – Website or animation
Option 4 – Video ( 8 – 12 minutes)
Turn in the project into the Mid-Term dropbox in D2L by 3:45, Wednesday,