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In Masquerade, we learn about "The Slippery Slope of Drug Usage."
Level 1: The Experimental Stage...This is the stage where a substance is tried for the first time.
Level 2: The Casual Users Stage...People at this stage have decided that they like the feeling they get when they're high, but they limit their use to "certain times or special occasions."
Level 3: The Regular Users Stage...At the stage, people want the high more than just once in awhile. “They can usually still function at work and school, but they are dangerously close to becoming chemically addicted.” At this point, people around them start to notice signs.
Level 4: The Chemical Addiction Stage...People at this stage "are in total denial about it," but it is obvious to everyone around. The dangers at this stage are immense. (Masquerade Discussion Guide, pages 17 and 18)
Please note...Do not think that only those people at Level 4 are in danger! There are many stories of young people who died after only one use.
For those of you in eighth grade, you met one of my co-workers last week when he visited your Health class. He shared with you why the Idaho Meth Project uses the phrase "Not Even Once" as their slogan. We learned that the very first time you use meth is the highest you will ever be. After that, you will spend your time "chasing" that first high but never finding it because you will never be that high again.
That's why Level 1 and Level 2 are so dangerous. It's the SLIPPERY SLOPE! Once you experience the high, you will want that high again and again. You will not be able to control it!
Casual use in NOT okay! It leads to abuse, addiction...and DEATH!
If you are already on the slippery slope...or know someone who is...get help! Save a life!
QUESTION SIX: We can experience life's "highs" without using drugs or other dangerous substances. What are some things that you do that give you a "life high"?
Please note...Do not think that only those people at Level 4 are in danger! There are many stories of young people who died after only one use.
For those of you in eighth grade, you met one of my co-workers last week when he visited your Health class. He shared with you why the Idaho Meth Project uses the phrase "Not Even Once" as their slogan. We learned that the very first time you use meth is the highest you will ever be. After that, you will spend your time "chasing" that first high but never finding it because you will never be that high again.
That's why Level 1 and Level 2 are so dangerous. It's the SLIPPERY SLOPE! Once you experience the high, you will want that high again and again. You will not be able to control it!
Casual use in NOT okay! It leads to abuse, addiction...and DEATH!
If you are already on the slippery slope...or know someone who is...get help! Save a life!
QUESTION SIX: We can experience life's "highs" without using drugs or other dangerous substances. What are some things that you do that give you a "life high"?