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Category: World History
Date Submitted: 05/28/2008 03:18 PM
Title: “Illegal Drugs”
General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: After listening to my speech, the audience will know about Illegal Drugs.
Thesis: Illegal drugs are used, imported, and exported worldwide.
Introduction
Attention Getter: How many of you in here have ever consumed alcohol or taken drugs? Another question: How many are you are over the age 21?
Preview of main points: What is an Illegal Drug? What are some examples of illegal drugs?
Body
I. What is Alcohol?
A. Drinking Alcohol leads to...
1. Blackouts
2. Impaired Judgment
3. Loss of coordination
4. Memory Lapses
5. Liver Damage
6. Brain Damage
7. Even an early DEATH
B. Signs of Alcohol Abuse
1. Forgetfulness
2. Frequent Hangovers
3. Thinking you need alcohol to have fun
C. Binge Drinking
1. This means having 5 or more drinks in 2 hours if you are a male
2. This means having 4 or more drinks in 2 hours if you are a female
3. Binge drinking can cause alcohol poisoning.
II. What are Drugs?
A. Different Forms of Drugs
1. Illegal Street Drug
2. Prescription Medications
3. Alcohol and Tobacco
B. Signs of Drug Abuse
1. Feeling that you need the drug on a regular basis to have fun, relax or deal with your problems
2. Giving up familiar activities such as sports, homework, or hobbies
3. Sudden changes in work or school attendance and quality of work or grades
4. Doing things you normally wouldn’t do to obtain drugs, such as frequently borrowing money or stealing items from employer, home or school
5. Taking uncharacteristic risks, such as driving under the influence or sexually risky behavior
6. Anger outbursts, acting irresponsibly and overall attitude change
7. Wearing sunglasses and/or long sleeve shirts frequently or at inappropriate times
8. Needing to use more of the drug of choice to achieve the same effects
9. Feeling exhausted, depressed, hopeless, or suicidal
III. On the Road To Recovery
A. Places To Seek Help
1. Health...