#1) Share Your Thoughts by Kimberly Donegan https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1 What questions do you have? Any Ah-ha moments? en-us 2018-08-10 20:49:16 UTC 2018-10-12 19:36:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Prevalence (Zac https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273552963 Obviously vaping and marijuana use is high in our population but I wonder how many of our students use or are exposed to the "dietary supplement" drugs and opioids.]]> 2018-08-16 17:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273552963 Cassidy cmontoyachs https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273552983 Terrifying! My reaction to this could best be summed up as a dump of stress-induced stomach acid into my system. I worry because my own child is in 7th grade and I want to understand how to best guide him through healthy decisions while he resists every word I say because puberty. I'm also understanding that I cannot trust anything my students have in their possession. Pens, meds, bottles, etc. How do I guard against my already natural inclination toward suspicion? Or is my suspicion actually healthy for our kids because I can better identify unhealthy behaviors? More questions than answers for sure.]]> 2018-08-16 17:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273552983 Lenny kleonard17 https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553015 The ease at which the drugs can be taken is very scary. I am glad that I don't see many kids as out of it as Lynn described some students to be. How much of the synthetic shit are they taking? I WANT HER TO TALK TO THE KIDS!!!!!!!]]> 2018-08-16 17:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553015 Katie https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553041  Knowing what we know about the drug trends, will we be paranoid or aware?  And with this awareness, what do we do to protect, educate and intervene?  We can think up consequences if students are caught with drugs, but what is the next helping step?  What can we do to empower students to make healthy and positive decisions?]]> 2018-08-16 17:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553041 Beth https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553075 I grew up in an age of scaring kids straight. I think information and facts go a lot further than trying to frighten people away from doing things that will hurt them. As scary as it is, knowing is better than not. ]]> 2018-08-16 17:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553075 Denise https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553098  
Drugs are very available to kids and marketed for young populations. Resources in our area to help with drug abuse and addiction are limited. 

What drives kids to use drugs? Risk-taking behavior?  “escaping reality?”  Anxiety? Depression?  Boredom?  Peer pressure? Relationships?  

What can we do as educators beyond education and awareness of the consequences? What types of education are most effective?  Are there research-based strategies that can be implemented? 

What are some outlets that can keep kids from feeling the need to experiment with drugs? 

]]> 2018-08-16 17:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553098 Galynn https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553113 Humans want to alter their consciousness. How do we help others assess the level of risk they are willing to take? ]]> 2018-08-16 17:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553113 Kristen klega1 https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553120 Still trying to take it all in...

]]> 2018-08-16 17:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553120 Robert https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553185 There is very little we as educators can do to stop the drug use/trends we just learned about.  
A good question for us to consider is What will quantifiably make the biggest difference to the widest possible population? In other words...what can we actually control in this crazy world/society/school environment? As a school staff we must find a cohesive approach that has a focus on a safe and healthy learning environment while emphasizing the importance of good decision making.]]> 2018-08-16 17:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553185 KB I was most amazed by the link to the mental illness gene by ingesting THC. I have one child with Bipolar and depression and she has been using a multitude of drugs for years. The assumption by this side of the fam is that THC is safer than other drugs and I want them to know the dangers and not sure if I can be a catalyst of change for them, and their children with the information-as well as my students. (Stream of Conscience) The information is overwhelming. Our students NEED to hear Lynns presentation THIS year! https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553200 2018-08-16 17:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553200 Tom https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553201 Disturbing and overwhelming and depressing.]]> 2018-08-16 17:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553201 Kari klennartson https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553264 I look at all of this not only as a teacher but also as a parent, and consequently consider the parents of my students as well. I want to express my care not only as teachers express care towards their students in general, but also the COURAGE (root- French- le couer- the heart) to face tough conversations and confrontations with my students and with my own children as well.]]> 2018-08-16 17:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553264 The information on all the different devices was eye opening https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553298 2018-08-16 17:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553298 I have a hard time relating and understanding. https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553522 2018-08-16 17:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273553522 Mike klega1 https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273554105 for me this information arms me with info to help our students identify the things that get in their way of success. i believe it is what we do all day long. ]]> 2018-08-16 17:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273554105 Jason https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273555228 I find it rather overwhelming given the breadth & depth of the info presented. I am more concerned than ever as the parent of a 13 year old girl in the modern era. Need more time to process & digest this information.

]]> 2018-08-16 17:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/273555228 It is both shocking and scary to see how accessible drugs are to minors. Altering consciousness in order to "fit in" is becoming more and more common. Simply saying it's wrong is not enough. How can we teach/ give youth creative outlets that provide similar results that do not include drugs or alcohol? https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/292240608 -Kylie]]> 2018-10-12 16:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/292240608 Gabi https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/292302072 Last year at PHS, I heard that drinking rates among youth have gone down. At first, this excited me!  But then I started to think about what that really meant.  The study didn't claim that the students are living more sober lives, but simply that they are drinking less alcohol.  What is this being replaced with?  I don't know if this is better or worse, but all around more scary because I feel that alcohol is fairly well understood (i.e. the effects, long term use, etc.)  Of course it is quite possible to drink too much, but it seems generally easier to gauge and be able to know your limit.  High schools and colleges even have you find out things like your BMI to know your limit - what is the equivalent of this for the numerous other drugs?  We can't force them not to do drugs, but can definitely educate them!]]> 2018-10-12 18:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kdonegan2/816PD1/wish/292302072