Course Contents
Section 1: Drugs
- What Are Drugs?
- Drug Facts
- Drug Myths
- The History of Drugs
- Types of Drugs
Stimulants
Depressants
Prescription Drugs and Driving
Opiates and Opioids
Hallucinogens
Cannabis
Inhalants
Dissociative drugs
- Drug Use Statistics
- Causes of Drug Use
2: The Body on Alcohol
What is Alcohol?
Health Consequences of Alcohol Use
Alcohol Myths and Facts
Effects of Alcohol on the Body
The Cellular Level
Alcohol and the Heart
Alcohol and the Liver
Pancreas and Alcohol
Alcohol and Kidneys
The Digestive System and Alcohol
Cancer
The reproductive system
Effects of Alcohol in the Womb
Effects of Alcohol on the Brain
The Central Nervous System and Alcohol
Why a Hangover?
More Alcohol Myths and Facts
Section 3: The body on drugs
Health Consequences of Drug Use
Drug Delivery Methods
Effects of Drugs on the Body
Cardiovascular Effects
The Liver
The Respiratory System
The Reproductive System
Babies Born Hooked on Prescription Drugs
The Digestive System
Weight Loss/Weight Gain
The Brain
The Central Nervous System
Did You Know…?
Consequences of Adolescent Drug Use
Legal
Personal
Health
Section 4: Addiction and Abuse
What is Drug Abuse?
Risk Factors
Signs of Drug Abuse
Your Drug Use Pattern
Drug Statistics and Effects on Society
Mixing Drugs
Alcohol Abuse and Patterns
Alcoholism
Addiction
Seeking Help
Recovery
Section 5: Consequences and making choices
Drunk Driving Affects Everyone
Legal Consequences
Minor in Possession Definition
Did You Know…?
Related underage drinking offenses in Nevada
Stages of Change
Support Groups
Writing Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Preventative Trigger Avoidance
Healthy Relationships and Communications
Abstinence Violation Effect
Relapse Prevention Therapy
Locus of Control
Section 6: Driving under the influence
Teens, Drinking and Drugs
What are the causes and risk factors of teen alcoholism?
Where Can Teens Get Help
Marijuana
Driving Skills For Life Program
Teenage drunk driving
Section 7: Resources
Where to seek help or have questions answered
Resources in northern, southern and outlaying communities in Nevada.
Minor in Possession Course
Court-mandated drug and alcohol education
This Minor in Possession Course meets all Nevada requirements for court-ordered alcohol and drug education for juveniles.
In Nevada, it is against the law for youth under the age of 21 to buy, consume or possess alcohol or controlled substances. Nevada Revised Statute 62E.630 and 62E.620 define the consequences of this offense, which may include mandated education.
Drugs and Alcohol
Most people think of drugs in two ways: either a medicine requiring a doctor’s prescription or a substance that is considered illegal. However the reality is much larger. Aspirin, cough medicine, herbal remedies, energy drinks and even tobacco products are drugs. Anything that alters a biological process is considered a drug. Alcohol is also a drug. It affects the mind, reduces a person’s ability to think rationally and distorts judgment.
Minor in Possession offenses
You can be cited for possession if you are under 21 and:
►You are holding an open or closed container of alcohol—even if you are not drinking it.
►You purchase alcohol
► You exhibits signs/symptoms of having consumed alcohol (verified by breath test or other investigative means approved for law enforcement)
►There is alcohol in a car you are in without your parent or legal guardian present—even if the alcohol is in a sealed container.
►You are in a public or private setting, without your parent or legal guardian present, and have alcohol near enough that it could be assumed to be yours.
Why take this Minor in Possession Course
Our Minor in Possession Course is 100% online. Sign in and out as often as you like, whenever you like. The course will keep track of your time and progress. It is compatible with tablets, smartphones and computers.
About the Minor in Possession Course
This minor in possession course covers the different types of drugs. It then explains how the different systems of the body are impacted by drug use. Statistics show the prevalence of use by minors. The course also helps pinpoint problem areas and provides tips for prevention. Finally, the Minor in Possession Course also provides resources in Nevada for teens and for dealing with addictions.
We also offer a Substance Abuse Course.