SAP
Dependence on a drug
Addiction.
A disease that does not spread.
Non communicable
It's what ACT stands for.
Acknowledge, Care, Tell
Abuse
Using an I-statement.
Interpersonal Communication
Needing more of a drug to get the same effects.
Tolerance
The flu, cold, covid are examples of this.
Communicable or infectious disease
Eating in secret or not eating at all are symptoms of this.
An eating disorder.
Jealousy, control and threats are examples of this type of relationship.
Unhealthy relationship
Using the DECIDE model
Decision Making
Unpleasant symptoms a person experiences when stopping a drug.
Withdrawal.
Avoiding alcohol, eating a nutrient dense diet and exercising are examples of these factors
Protective factors for disease.
Knowing the signs of depression can help build these skills.
Resiliency skills
To not care for a child properly.
Taking a clear stance for a healthy choice.
Advocacy
The organ most affected by long term alcohol abuse.
Liver
In health, we use this phrase to describe foods high in nutrients.
Nutrient dense foods
Howard County's Crisis Intervention Organization
Grassroots
These are examples of _________ of violence. (Hint: think "Health skills")
Prejudice/Discrimination/Intolerance
Environment - Peers; groups; family
Substance Abuse
Media
Poor coping and communication skills about strong feelings
Misinformation/Miscommunication
Access to firearms and other weapons
Lack of resources
Influences
Gathering facts
Core Concepts
Not taking a drug according to how it's prescribed.
Misuse or abuse.
The disease that makes a person unable to take in insulin from the pancreas.
Diabetes
The website Howard County Health Department created for teens to access more information on a variety of topics such as social & emotional health.
If you suspect someone is being abused, it is essential that you do this...
Tell an adult.
The pyramid is organized this way.
Low to high skills OR basic to most complex