Substance Use
Define what a drug is.
Any illegal or legal substance that alters you physically or mentally.
Name two ways alcohol can affect your behavior or mood.
Aggression/violence, angry/sad/anxious
What are the components in marijuana?
THC and CBD
THC is the "drug" part.
CBD is the "therapeutic" part.
What is the addictive chemical in vape products?
Nicotine
What are coping skills?
Give three examples.
Skills you use to help yourself feel better.
Ex: listening to music, talking, exercise, writing, reading, drawing, taking a shower, getting fresh air
Name 3 reasons why teens use alcohol or drugs.
One shot of liquor or one can of beer?
They both contain the same amount of alcohol.
Marijuana can lead to addiction/dependence
You become psychologically addicted.
You can experience withdrawals:
- Irritability and agitation
- Appetite and sleep changes
True or False:
Vaping can help someone stop smoking cigarettes.
False
Vape products contain nicotine and other harmful chemicals, which are mostly the same as the ones in cigarettes.
What is mental health?
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act
Name one risk factor that increases your risk for addiction.
- Family history/genes
- Mental health concerns
- Early age drug use
- Social/environmental factors
What is binge drinking?
Drinking 4-5 (men) or 2-3+ (women) drinks in two hours.
True or False:
Since anyone can purchase CBD, it does not contain THC and is safe to use.
False
CBD is not regulated by the FDA. Since it's not regulated, there is no way to know what exactly is in the product or if it does what it's supposed to, despite label advertisements.
Why is vaping "flavored water" or just flavorings harmful?
Flavorings contain chemicals that are dangerous to our health.
The metals that make up the vape device leak into the aerosol when inhaling. This happens when the device is being used.
Name two resources you can go to if you or a friend is struggling with mental health.
- Parent
- Teacher
- Counselor
- Hotlines
- Doctor
- Friend
Besides physically, what are other ways using alcohol or drugs can impact your life?
- Mental
- Social (relationships)
- Legal
- Financial
What are long-term effects of drinking alcohol?
- Dependency
- Mental health problems
- Memory and thinking impairments
- Liver and kidney disease
- Heart issues
Synthetic marijuana is up to 80% stronger than the marijuana plant. Explain why this is dangerous.
Since it's more concentrated, or stronger, there is an increased risk of experiencing a psychotic episode, hallucinations/paranoia, anxiety, mood swings, etc.
What are long-term health effects of vaping?
Vaping can cause memory/thinking problems, breathing difficulties, and throat/gum cancers.
Mental health will affect 1 in __ people during their lifetime.
4 or 25%
What is the Good Samaritan Law?
This law protects underage users from any legal consequences when calling 911 for help if someone is hurt or sick.
How do advertisements, the media, and song lyrics contribute to positive messaging about alcohol use?
- Look or sound fun/attractive
- Everyone drinks
- You don't fit in if you don't do it
What are the PROVEN benefits of medical marijuana?
There are no proven benefits of THC.
CBD has been shown to help some cases of: inflammation, poor sleep hygiene, pain.
Why are flavorings in vapes not safe to inhale (even if they're safe to eat)?
It's safe to eat because our digestive systems break it down.
It's not safe to inhale because there are harmful chemicals that can cause damage to our lungs. Our lungs are unable to break these products down.
How does substance use affect mental health?
Drug use and withdrawal can lead to mental health issues including paranoia, depression, anxiety, aggression, hallucinations, suicide and other problems.
Many people with mental health issues use substances and vice versa. It is unclear which precedes the other.