RED RIBBON WEEK
EASTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
(October 24TH – October 28th)
OVERALL THEME: One School, One Goal, Bully & Drug Free.
Red Ribbon Week has been set aside to bring awareness to the very serious problem of Drug
Abuse.
We have a sub-theme for each day of the week:
Monday- “Put a Cap on Drugs.”(Everyone wears hats and caps.)
Tuesday- “Black Out Drugs” (Everyone wears black.)
Wednesday - “Red All Over” (Everyone wears red.)
Thursday- “HALT- No Bullying Allowed.” (Everyone wears green.)
Friday- “Team Up Against Drugs.” (Everyone wears team jerseys or t-shirts.)
Also, each day we will name three things we can do instead of drugs, and give a Drug Fact.
MONDAY (October 24th)
Sub-theme: “Put a Cap on Drugs.”(Everyone wears hats and caps.)
Three things we can do today instead of drugs are:
1. Visit with friends
2. Play video games
3. Play a sport
Drug Fact: Each year, tobacco kills over 400,000 Americans. Tobacco contains nicotine, which is believed to
be the deadliest and most addictive substance on the planet. One cigar has as much nicotine as almost 3 packs
of cigarettes!
Sign of Addiction: Neglecting Other Activities- Spending less time on activities that used to be important
(hanging out with family and friends, exercising, pursuing goals and hobbies); drop in attendance and
performance at work or school.
TUESDAY (October 25th)
Sub-theme: “Black Out Drugs” (Everyone wears Black)
Three things we can do today instead of drugs are:
1. Do something kind for someone today
2. Go to the park
3. Ride a bike
Drug Fact: Marijuana is a drug that makes your heart beat up to 50% faster and contains over 400 chemicals. It
causes problems with memory, learning, and problem solving skills. It also causes loss of motor coordination
and distorted perception of sights, sounds, time, and touch. Additionally, it causes long-term problems such as
cancer in the lungs, mouth, and airways, and can also weaken the immune system.
Sign of Addiction: Relationship Issues- People struggling with addiction are known to act out against
those closest to them, particularly if someone is attempting to address their substance problems;
complaints from co-workers, supervisors, teachers or classmates.
WEDNESDAY (October 26th)
Sub-theme: “Red All Over” (Everyone wears Red)
Three things we can do today instead of drugs:
1. Enjoy a hobby
2. Do your homework
3. Talk to your friends on the telephone
Drug Fact: Alcohol is the number one abused drug in both the United States and the world. Alcohol kills more
people than all other drugs and causes problems such as impaired judgment, loss of balance, and blurred vision.
Long term damages include liver damage and fatal alcohol poisoning.
Sign of Addiction: Secrecy- Going out of one’s way to hide the amount of drugs or alcohol consumed or
one’s activities when drinking or drugging; unexplained injuries or accidents.
THURSDAY (October 27th)
Sub-theme: “HALT – No Bullying Allowed” (Everyone wears Green.)
Three things we can do today instead of drugs:
1. Listen to music
2. Play with a pet
3. Read a magazine
Drug Fact: Methamphetamines are drugs that are made by mixing together household chemicals. These
harmful chemicals are used to unclog drains, clean car engines, and power batteries. Meth can cause elevated
heart rate and blood pressure, respiratory problems, hyperthermia, aggression, depression, and irritability.
Sign of Addiction: Changing Appearance- Serious changes or deterioration in hygiene or physical
appearance – lack of showering, slovenly appearance, and unclean clothes.
FRIDAY (October 28th)
Sub-theme: “Team Up Against Drugs” (Everyone wears team jerseys or t-shirts)
Three things we can do today instead of drugs:
1. Go to a Fall Festival at Woodland Forrest elementary school or a church
2. Watch our favorite TV show
3. Go bowling
Drug Fact: Cocaine is a drug that can cause heart attacks, lung damage, chest pains, erratic heartbeat, seizures,
and death.
Sign of Addiction: Family History- A family history of addiction can dramatically increase one’s
predisposition to substance abuse.