To the Student The best way to learn and develop your skills is not just to read, but to organize and apply the information you see. Getting ready to read and taking frequent breaks to complete activities can make reading seem less daunting. It can also help you remember information longer and understand it better. That is why this textbook does more than just present the information you need to know. It also contains features and activities to help you understand and apply what you learn. Knowing how to use these features will help you learn more quickly and effectively. To learn how best to use this textbook, join us on a walkthrough of a typical unit, chapter, and lesson. Start with the Unit Opener 1. Read the unit number and title. 2. See what chapters are included in the unit. Think about what information you are excited to learn. 3. Complete the Warm-Up Activity. Some Warm-Up Activities ask you to come back to them after reading the chapters in the unit, so do not throw away your completed activity. Keep it so you can revisit it after reading the unit. 272 Unit 4 Chapter 9 Tobacco and Vaping Chapter 10 Alcohol Chapter 11 Medications and Drugs Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs Warm-Up Activity Pros and Cons While in middle school, you may encounter a situation in which you are asked to try tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs. Read each of the scenarios below. Then, on a separate sheet of paper, list all of the possible pros and cons to each of the scenarios from the person’s perspective in the scenario. Consider short-term and long-term pros and cons if this behavior continues. Share your answers with a partner. Add to your pros and cons list based on your partner’s responses. During this unit, you will learn more about tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. After you finish reading the chapters, revisit these scenarios and add to or change your answers. Pete Pahham/Shutterstock.com Scenario 1 While at overnight camp, one of Maria’s roommates pulls out a vape pen from her suitcase. Maria has never tried vaping before and wonders what it would be like. Scenario 2 Mason’s parents trusted him and his friend, James, to stay home while they went to dinner. While Mason plays video games, James explores the house until he finds the liquor cabinet. James breaks the lock and takes two big gulps of liquor, then offers it to Mason. Mason does not want James to tease him for not drinking. Scenario 3 While at the school dance, several of Kristina’s friends invite her to meet in the bathroom to smoke marijuana. Not wanting to be left out, Kristina walks with her friends to the bathroom. 1 3 Eye: Arcady/Shutterstock.com Pen: Magic Pasta/Shutterstock.com Hand: T-Kot/Shutterstock.com 2