UNMASKING THE MYTHS

1. Alcohol is a stimulant. TRUE or FALSE?

2. A drink or two is not harmful. TRUE or FALSE?

3. Beer is not a strong drink. TRUE or FALSE?

Daily Deaths

342 attributed to alcohol
1,192 attributed to tobacco
16 attributed to illegal drugs

REALITY CHECK

The following symptoms may suggest drug usage:

• Change of friends
• Inferior work or school performance
• Sharp mood changes
• Poor attendance at work or school
• Change in personal appearance
• Disappearance of valuables
• Moody, irritable, withdrawn
• Change in sleep patterns
• Criminal activity Increased spending and financial problems

Rather than confronting a friend or family member whom you think may be using drugs, seek professional help.