Mental and Substance Use Connection
What is mental health?
Mental health has to do with how our brain feels. Our thoughts, emotions and moods all make up our mental health.
What are drugs?
Drugs are any substance that changes the way the mind or the body works.
How many parts of the brain are primarily affected by using drugs?
3
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When using drugs there are _______ and ______ term effects.
long and short term effects.
What are refusal skills?
Refusal skills are communication strategies that individuals use to confidently say "no" in situations where they are faced with pressure, temptation, or requests that may be against their values or best interests.
What are substances?
Substance is the material, or matter, of which something is made. Substances are physical things that can be seen, touched, or measured. They are made up of one or more elemental parts.
What are the 3 categories of drugs?
There are 3 types of drugs are Depressants, Stimulants & Hallucinogens.
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Name 2 long term effects.
Long Terms can include harm to the lungs, which can cause breathing problems, it can lead to mental health problems and addiction, Heart problems, Neurological issues, Liver diseases, Brain changes, e.t.c.
When someone offers you drugs you have the right to say __________!
NO!
What is substance abuse?
Substance abuse refers to the overuse or misuse of substances such as prescription drugs or alcohol, or the use of illegal drugs.
What is Cannabis?
Cannabis is a drug that falls into its own category as it can be a stimulant, depressant or hallucinogen depending on many factors such as age, quantity, frequency, e.t.c.
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Name 2 short term effects.
Short Terms can include Loss of coordination and delayed reaction time, Decreased concentration, Feelings of anxiety, fear, and panic, Increased hunger/appetite, Increased heart rate, Altered sense of time, Relaxed, Feeling extremely happy, e.t.c.
Name 2 refusal skills!
Some refusal strategies you can use are Direct Refusal, Simple Statements, Offer Alternatives, Use "I" Statements, State Personal Values, Provide a Logical Reason, e.t.c
Fill in the blank:
Drug misuse can cause changes to the brain's structure and function, making people more likely to develop a mental health condition like ____________
Depression
Name 2 other names for Cannabis.
Cannabis also known as marijuana, weed, pot, zaza.
Name 3 reasons why someone may use drugs?
Answer may vary
Some answers can include:
Peer Pressure or fitting into a group, boredom and seeking excitement, emotional relief (e.g., stress, troubles) or escapism. Seeking an escape from reality or emotional pain through altered states of consciousness, curiosity, desire for independence,e.t.c.
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When is it Mrs.Burns birthday?
January 6th
Fill in the blank:
Due to ___________ your brain would even tell you to use these substances.
Addiction
What are the 2 chemicals in Cannabis and how can they be consumed?
Cannabis contains 2 chemicals, which are THC and CBD and can be consumed by Smoking, Vaporizing, Edibles and Topicals.
What are the 3 primary parts of the brain that are affected by drugs?
The main primary part of the brain that are affected by drugs are the brain stem, the limbic system, and the cerebral cortex.
Which term includes harm to the lungs, which can cause breathing problems, it can lead to mental health problems and addiction, heart problems, Neurological issues, liver diseases, brain changes?
Long term effects
What was the main takeaway from this presentation?
Answers may vary
Our explanation: We should give proper awareness about substance abuse and mental health. It's not a joke and never will. When a mental health problem goes untreated, the substance abuse problem usually gets worse. And when alcohol or drug abuse increases, mental health problems usually increase too. We need to take action and hope you will help us too! :D