Benefits of arts after high school

1. ARTS
BENEFITS OF ARTS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
Teens develop a myriad of skills thanks to art classes. Examples include:
 Howto focus and concentrate. Art projects require a certain amount of concentration to
complete. Whether the project involves watercolors or paper, there are steps to follow. Each step
requires teens to pay attention to what they are doing.
 Attention to detail. Drawing skills especially can help teens see the smallest facets of something
that they might not have otherwise. This type of attention to detail can spread to other subject
areas and future work opportunities.
 Improved hand eye coordination. Art projects involve hand eye coordination. Continually
doing these types of projects, such as over the span of a semester,can lead to improved abilities.
 Creativity. While it might seem slight, art classes boost a teen's creativity and ability to think
outside of the box. In addition to helping with other projects for school, this skill is of top interest
to those in the job market.
 The ability to follow through. In addition to time and some grasp on the actual skill itself, art
teaches the ability to follow something through to completion and to handle errors or problems as
they arise. This lifelong skill can assist in just about every life area.
 Problem solving skills. When something goes wrong with an art project, it must be handled in
such a way as to not harm the rest of the project. These types of isolated problem solving skills
are essential in the development of a teen's motor functions.
 Social skills. Often,art projects involve working with others, whether it just be the teacher or the
person sitting next to you. Social skills in a focused environment cannot be gained in other
academic disciplines as easily.
P.E.
TYPES OF REACTIONAL ACTIVITY
Indoor Recreational Options
If you are not an outdoor person, or if you can't go out due to bad weather or any other reason,there are
always a number of recreational activities that you can indulge in.
Reading: The benefits of reading cannot be stressed enough. I feel that people who love reading, can
never get bored when they are alone. Reading is not only a great source of entertainment, but also a vast
source of knowledge and inspiration. Reading can be one of the best activities you can enjoy indoors. You
can indulge in any genre of reading that suits your style. Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, newspapers,
magazines, or even comic books, the options are plenty! So the next time you are looking for fun things to
do indoors, just pick up a book and start reading!
Writing: What better way to spend a lazy afternoon, than pour your heart and allow your creative juices to
flow with a pen and a paper! Well, writing cannot just be fun, but it can be great stress buster as well.
After a hard week's slogging, try to sit and write down your journal on the weekends,and you will be

2. surprised at all the positive thoughts you will have once you start writing. However,like I said, you might
not necessarily agree with my idea of fun! So keep reading until you find your-kind-of-fun options!
Computer and Video Games: Well, before I tell you anything about the kind of options you have in
computer games and video games, I must warn you that these games can be seriously addictive! I mean it,
I can tell you I myself have spent hours and even days, glued to the computer and hooked onto these
exciting games! There is just no end to the type of games you can play. No matter what your interests are
- fashion, cooking, airplanes, bikes, astronomy, languages, business or anything else - you will find a
game that you will absolutely love! In case you want to have a permanent video game console at home,
the hottest options are Nintendo Wii, Sony's PlayStation and of course,the Microsoft Xbox.
Playing Cards:Remember the Friends episode, where the characters sit down for a game of poker?
Sounds like fun doesn't it? Well if you are one of those who prefer the usual old-fashioned games, then
playing cards might seem like fun to you. Nothing like a refreshing game of poker, rummy, bridge or any
other card game that you love!
Internet Surfing: Well, if there is nothing else to do, you can always log on to the Internet. The Internet
provides you an endless number of options for recreation, which include online games, online shopping,
online chatting, video surfing, blogging, social networking, online dating or even reading the online news.
Dance:Dancing is not just an art, it also a great exercise and hence an effective stress buster! Although, it
is always an added advantage if you take formal training in this art, it certainly isn't a prerequisite!
Anyone and I mean, absolutely anyone can dance. Dance when you are happy, dance when you are sad,
dance when you are bored, but every time you dance, dance like no one is watching you, and I guarantee
that you'll enjoy every moment of it.
Music: Just like dance,music is just as leisurely - you don't have to be a great singer or a musician to
enjoy music. I listen to music while I am driving to and from work, and I can't tell you the number of
times I just start singing while listening to these songs. By the time I reach my destination, I am
completely rejuvenated! Might sound too good to be true, but you have to experience it. You'll be
surprised at the results yourself.
Indoor Games: A game of snooker, pool, table tennis, indoor tennis, badminton, racquetball or squash can
be a great way to spend your time indoors and enjoy yourself!
Outdoor RecreationalOptions
If you are an outdoorsy person and are looking for exciting outdoor recreational activities, then I have put
together some great outdoor activities that you can opt for. Go through the list, read the information and
make your choice! Let the fun times roll!
Hiking: If it is a crisp sunny day with fresh fragrant winds, then what better thing to do than to go hiking
in the lap of nature? Load your backpack and go hiking, either with a bunch of friends or by yourself!
Hiking is a wonderful experience that will help you forget your stress and get rid of all your negativity.
Camping: Well, have a great camping place nearby? How about going camping? Enjoy nature's bounty as
you camp at a verdant camping site, light up a fire and sit around with a sumptuous barbecue meal and
refreshing drinks!
Fishing: Fishing is a favorite recreational sport for many ardent fishing lovers and yes,before all the
animal right issues start coming into the picture, let me tell you that most of the fishing lovers allow their

3. catch to go back to the water bodies once trapped in the nets. There are various types of fishing like trout
fishing, sport fishing, bass fishing, fly fishing or even ice fishing.
Sailing: Imagine a pleasant day at a lake nearby, your boat gliding over the azure waters as you stand
against the humid breeze and feelthe wind in your hair...Sounds wonderful doesn't it? Well, sailing is
exciting, and no matter with whom you want to go sailing; this can be a fun experience. Make it a lively
family picnic at the sea on a bright sunny day or a quiet rendezvous with your lover in the evening, while
you watch the orange-red sun melt in the waters. In addition to this, you can also pick out other activities
like boating, kayaking or rafting.
Scuba Diving: Well, if you have always been a water lover, and would love to experience the flora and
fauna of the deep waters,then scuba diving might be your thing! For beginners, it is advised to have a
professional instructor with you. It is truly exhilarating to watch the beautiful shoals of fish pass right by
your side or even grab bits of fish food from your hands! For adventure lovers, this is one must-do
activity!
Skateboarding: Who said only kids should try skateboarding? But having said that I must add that no
matter how old you are,you need to be physically fit to try out such sports! Skateboarding might be a fun
way to spend time and enjoy the beauty of your lovely neighborhood or even meet your friends around
the corner!
Skydiving: Having recently tried skydiving I can vouch for the fact that this is one adventure sport that
you don't wanna miss! The excitement of the free-falland the heavenly experience of the view that you
enjoy during the parachute ride after the free fall, are truly blissful! The initial jump from about 12,000
feet is enough to give you the adventurous rush or kick that adventure-sports enthusiasts always talk
about!
Skiing: Skiing or Snow Skiing is a collective term used for a number of sports that make use of skis as the
primary equipment. There are severalstyles of skiing, some of which include Nordic skiing, Alpine skiing
and Telemark skiing. If you are planning to visit the snowy mountains or are fortunate to have them close
by, then skiing is something you must definitely try out. Another snow sport which is an amalgamation of
skating and skiing is snowboarding.
Swimming: Swimming is also a favorite activity amongst water lovers. Swimming is an excellent way to
relax yourself as well as a fun workout to keep you healthy. For people who just hate exercising in the
gym, regular swimming might be a great way to stay in shape!
Surfing: Surfs up dude! Well, surfing is one of the coolest and most exciting water sports you'll come
across. It is an enlivening experience to be one with the ocean as you ride the waves and see them rupture
under your surfboard. Although a first impression of the surfers might lead you to believe that it is
extremely easy, you will need a bit of initial training from a professional. So if you are a beginner, make
sure you have a professional instructor to supervise you.

4. HEALTH
Types of Narcotic Drugs
Opioids
An opioid is a natural or synthetic morphine-like product extracted from the poppy plant, according to
Holland and Adams. This type of narcotic can be found in schedule II and III of the DEA's classifications.
Opioids can stop the awareness of pain, per the National Institute on Drug Abuse. This class of drug has
an increased potential for abuse because it can be obtained legally, says Holland and Adams. Pain
medications are the highest abused type of prescription medication, according to the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services. Opioid drugs include propoxyphene, oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine,
methadone, hydromorphone, morphine, fentanyl, buprenorphine butorphanol, heroin and meperidine.
Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids narcotics, such as marijuana and hashish, are schedule I drugs, according to the DEA,and
come from hemp plants named Cannabis sativa. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
reported a marijuana use statistic of 15.2 million people aged 12 or older in 2008. The active ingredient
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in cannabinoids works on the pleasure center in the brain as well as the part
that controls memory, coordination and perception.
Hallucinogens
Hallucinogens, also called psychedelics, can produce a dream-like state of consciousness, says Holland
and Adams. These drugs have no medicinal use and are purely for recreationaluse, which is why they are
on the DEA's schedule I list, under the highest abuse potential. Hallucinogens effects vary based on the
user's mood, each disclosing different symptoms with each use,says Holland and Adams. Users often
times report delusions, paranoia and hallucinations. Hallucinogens are known to cause adverse effects,
such as flashbacks, long after the drug wears off, according to Holland and Adams.
Stimulants
Stimulants are known to increase activity in the centralnervous system by affecting neurons in the brain,
says Holland and Adams. High doses of stimulants used short-term give the user the effects of
exhilaration and euphoria. Long-term use of these medications can cause restlessness,anxiety and rage.
Stimulants also elevate blood pressure and breathing rate.
Medical Uses of Narcotics
There are two ways to define "narcotics": the medical way and the US government way.
The medical definition is drugs derived from the opium poppy. "Narco" is from the Greek for sleep.

5. These drugs put you to sleep. There are severaldrugs made from the poppy that are used and abused, but
in your body all are metabolized to the same active compound, and so effectively they are all the same
drug. These drugs include opium, morphine, and heroin.
Medically, they can be used as analgesics, to deaden pain, and anesthetics, to make patients unconscious
for surgery. There are also at least a few synthetic versions which used to be used medically. Two I
remember are fentanyl and sufentanyl (probably googlable). I don't know if they are still used, but they
were also used as analgesics and anesthetics.
The US government, in it's quest to control drug abuse, has adopted a non-medical definition of narcotics.
The government includes drugs which are not derived from the opium poppy under the same legal
classification, and it is common for law enforcement personnel and politicians to refer to "narcotics" that
are not narcotic-type drugs. The government, for example, considers cocaine, a stimulant, and sometimes
marijuana, a hallucinogen, as narcotics. These drugs also have medical uses, i.e. cocaine is used to numb
the nose and mouth for minor surgery, buy I will guess that your teacher is asking specifically about
opioid drugs. If I am wrong, I bet that the Wikipedia entries for those drugs go into these aspects as well.
Drugs in this category range from legal to illegal substances,which is why stimulant drugs range from
class III to I, according to the DEA. Prescription stimulants, such as dextroamphetamines, amphetamine,
methylphenidate (Ritalin) and dextroamphetamine (Dexadrine) can be obtained legally. Illicit substances
include Ecstasy,cocaine and methamphetamine, also referred to as crank. The U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services reported that less than 1 percent of Americans in 2008 abused stimulants.
Narcotics Effects
Narcotics arewidely abused drugs that maybe prescribed by doctors or other healthcareprofessionalsfor the
treatment of mild,moderate to severe pain. Some types of narcotics such as heroin or opiumare not medically
used and are therefore 100% illegal whileothers can be legal if they are legitimately prescribed and possessed by
the individual to whom the drug is prescribed. The effects that narcotics haveon the body and the brain differ
from sedation and sleepiness to nausea and vomiting.
Physical Effects of Narcotics
Physically, the user will feel some or all of the following effects when under the influence of narcotics:
 Euphoria
 Sedation
 Sleepiness
 Nausea
 Vomiting
 Constipation
 Constricted pupils
 Reduced pain
 Inability to feel pain or an extreme reduction in the sense of pain
 Labored breathing
 Reduced heart rate

6. These effects may become worsened if there is a risk of overdose. Narcotics overdose can lead to
complications include coma, brain damage and death. If you suspect that someone has overdosed on
narcotics, seek immediate medical attention to prevent possible long term, life threatening side effects.
Psychological Effects of Narcotics
Psychologically, the user will feel calm and relaxed while under the influence of narcotics such as
painkillers or heroin. These effects are strong at first but with sustained use, the effects can become
minimalized and may even dissipate as tolerance to the drugs build.
The most common psychological effects of narcotics include:
 Reduced anxiety
 Reduced tension
 Happiness
Unfortunately, all of these “positive” effects of narcotics do not last. When a user develops a tolerance to
the drugs, the effects are lessened and ultimately reduced to almost what feels like nothing. That is,
unless more and more of the drugs are used. This tolerance can lead to physical dependence and
addiction to narcotics that is difficult to treat.
Long Term Effects of Narcotic Use
Healthcare professionals have determined that there are a number of long term effects associated with
sustained narcotic use. Those who use these drugs either as prescribed or for recreational purposes are at
risk of developing a tolerance which requires increased use of the drug in order to produce similar
effects. In additional to the tolerance, there is also a risk of physical dependence and addiction.
Users who become physically or psychologically addicted to narcotics are likely to go through great
lengths to get the drugs that they want in order to reduce their risk of feeling the symptoms of
withdrawal. Withdrawal symptoms are the body’s reaction to being physically dependent on a drug to
produce certain chemical changes such as the shutting down of or development of endorphins and other
chemical compositions within the body which cause pain reduction, happiness and other mood
influencers.
Physically, the long term user of certain painkillers or heroin is at risk of contracting STDs or other
diseases as a result of sharing dirty needles. There is also a risk of permanent damage to the internal
organs which can lead to renal failure and potentially even death if left untreated. In many cases,the long
term effects of narcotics are so severe that even medical care and no longer using the drugs is simply not
enough to reverse the negative complications that have occurred.
Additional Effects of Narcotics
 Euphoric state that leads to hallucinationsor psychosis
 Restlessness and restless legsyndrome atnight
 Lack of appetite and upset stomach
 Dry mouth and dehydration
 Pain suppression for a whilefollowed by increased pain and lack of toleranceto pain
 Pinpointpupils

7.  Difficulty breathing,labored breathingor slowed breathing
 Sweating, cold sweats or clammy skin
 Constipation followed by diarrhea
 Lowered heart rate
 Slowed movement and lack of coordination
 Brain disorders or brain damage
 Collapsed veins and needle marks on the skin
 Infections
 Diseases such as HIV,AIDS, Hepatitis
 Slurred speech or speech impediments
 Arthritis and rheumatoid problems
 Infection of the heart or lungs
 Seizures
 Coma
 Death