Return to Unit List Grade 7 Chapter Summary     Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Lesson 1 Over-the-counter and prescription drugs help maintain and improve health when used as directed. Follow guidelines for the safe use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs to avoid drug misuse. Lesson 2 Drug abuse is a problem for the individual, the family, the community, and society as a whole. Use resistance skills and protective factors to maintain a healthful lifestyle and avoid drug use. Lesson 3 Tobacco use and secondhand smoke have many health risks. Resisting tobacco reduces your risk of developing a serious disease and increases the possibility of living a longer and better life. Lesson 4 Even occasional drinking has a harmful effect on teens. Alcohol damages the brain and makes teens more likely to engage in risk behaviors. Use resistance skills to deal with the pressure to drink alcohol. Lesson 5 Producing, buying, selling, or using either a controlled substance or a drug not permitted by law is illegal drug use. Use resistance skills and protective factors to maintain a drug-free lifestyle.