Classes of Drugs Project
Paper version of this rubric
I. What it is
A. Description of your category
1. What forms it comes in (e.g. pills, canister, etc.)
2. What it looks like
3. Examples of specific drugs in your category
4. How drugs in this category are used
5. How drug makes user feel
B. DEA Drug Schedule Classification
1. Why substances in this category are controlled
2. Medical uses for this class of drug, if any
3. Other legitimate uses for this class of drug, if any
4. Legal consequences for being caught (in Washington): State
a. Using this class of drug (provide amounts)
b. Selling or distributing this class of drug (provide amounts)
II. What it does
A. Physical Effects
1. How it works on the brain (specifically)
2. Health risks posed by this class of drug
a. Risks to self
b. Risks to others
c. Risks to fetus of pregnant woman
B. Social Effects
1. Personality changes to the user
2. Effects on emotions and behavior
3. Effects on friends/family
C. Special dangers associated with this type of drug
1. Risk of overdose
2. Interactions w/other types of drugs
III. Treatment options
A. Level of addiction caused by this type of drug
B. Success rate for treatment
C. Local agencies and organizations that help for little or no payment
