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Understanding Michael's Struggles: A Round Table Discussion on Drug Dependency

Engage in a thoughtful round table discussion about Michael's story and the complexities of drug use. Explore how his life was affected by addiction, identifying individual, family, friends, school, and work dynamics. We will analyze the levels of dependency that drive cravings and discuss the misconceptions surrounding drug cessation. By sharing insights and personal experiences, we aim to deepen our understanding of drug addiction's impact on several life areas. Together, let’s break down myths and replace them with factual information for a clearer perspective on the challenges of addiction.

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Understanding Michael's Struggles: A Round Table Discussion on Drug Dependency

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  1. Do Now Silent Reading: Read Michael’s Story from your AOD Journal.

  2. Circle the Wagons • Form a circle around the room with your chairs to participate in a round table discussion.

  3. Michael’s Story • What problems began to occur with Michael? • Make a list of the areas of Michael’s life that were affected. • Share your list with the class. • Individual, Family, Friends, School, Work • Answer Question # 1 and # 2 in your journal. Use your own unique examples.

  4. Many individuals believe that they can stop the use of a drug at any time. This is the inherent problem with the use of drugs. It is much more complicated than one tends to believe. The brain has a lot to do with people continuing the use of drugs. There are different levels of dependency that strengthen an individual’s craving for a drug. • Using the Levels of Dependency Handout, explain how each level relates to another to determine the continuation of drug use.

  5. Video Clip: • http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih2/addiction/activities/lesson4.htm

  6. Closure: Myths & Facts • Some of you will receive note cards with myths on them and others will receive facts. • Those of you with Myth cards will read them aloud one at a time. • The person with the corresponding Fact card will then inform the class of the truth regarding that myth.

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