Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

• Curriculums: being reviewed by FCUSD
• Implementation: 2026-2027

• Curriculum: CATCH My Breath Vaping Prevention (tobacco/nicotine) : grades 6 and 8
• Smart Talk Cannabis Awareness and Prevention: grade 7

Standard 1: Essential Concepts

• 1.1.A Describe the harmful short- and long-term effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, including steroids, performance-enhancing drugs and inhalants
• 1.2.A Describe the relationship between using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and engaging in other risky behaviors
• 1.3.A Explain the dangers of drug dependence and addiction
• 1.4.A Describe the consequences of using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs during pregnancy, including fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
• 1.5.A Analyze the harmful effects of using diet pills without physician supervision
• 1.6.A Explain the short- and long-term consequences of using alcohol and other drugs to cope with problems
• 1.7.A Explain why most youths do not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs
• 1.8.A Explain school policies and community laws related to the use, possession, and sale of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs

Curriculum: Goodheart-Wilcox 3rd. Edition

Standard 1: Essential Concepts

• 1.1.A Describe the health benefits of abstaining from or discontinuing use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
• 1.2.A Explain the impact of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use on brain chemistry, brain function, and behavior.
• 1.3.A Explain the connection between alcohol and tobacco use and the risk of oral cancer
• 1.4.A Identify the social and legal implications of using and abusing alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
• 1.5.A Describe the use and abuse of prescription and nonprescription medicines and illegal substances
• 1.6.A Analyze the consequences for the mother and child of using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs during pregnancy—including fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and other birth defects. 22 See EC Section 49330 and the Glossary for the legal definition of a weapon. High School (Grades Nine Through Twelve) 52
• 1.7.A Analyze the consequences of binge drinking and its relationship to cancer; to liver, pancreatic, and cardiovascular diseases; and to a variety of gastrointestinal problems, neurological disorders, and reproductive system disorders
• 1.8.A Interpret school policies and community laws related to alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use, possession, and sale.
• 1.9.A Explain the impact of alcohol and other drug use on vehicle crashes, injuries, violence, and risky sexual behavior.
• 1.10.A Clarify myths regarding the scope of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among adolescents