Substances and SUDs
Name two of the four substance classifications.
Stimulants, Depressants, Opioids, Hallucinogens
Name two potential root causes for substance use.
Fitting in, popular media, feeling good, doing better, experimenting, and feeling better.
What is mental health?
A state of well-being in which the individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community.
What is released in the brain when using a substance, making a person want more?
Dopamine
Explain how popular media can contribute to substance use.
The media can directly promote substances by targeting youth (social media, music videos, etc.)
What are ACEs?
Adverse Childhood Experiences.
- Stressful or traumatic events, including abuse and neglect. They may also include household dysfunction, such as witnessing domestic violence or growing up with family members who have substance use disorders.
Genetic makeup, life experiences, etc.
What do all root causes tend to have in common?
Pressure (internal/external)
The term used to describe when a substance use disorder and mental health condition occur simultaneously.
Co-occurring disorders
Adderall, alcohol, oxycodone, LSD
Coping
What is the connection between COVID-19 and ACEs? ACEs and substance use?
COVID-19 can be considered a traumatic experience in many ways. Traumatic experiences can result in impaired ability to cope with negative emotions (which may result in substance use).