Step 1
What is Step 1 in problem solving?
Recognize that a problem exists
Is Marijuana a drug?
Yes, cannabis (marijuana) is one of the most used drugs in the United States, and its use is widespread among young people. THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main ingredient that produces the psychoactive effect. Addictive.
Is it better to have more or less solutions to your problem?
The more the better!
What solution or option should you pick?
The one with the least amount of hassle for you and others and most likely to have good outcomes in both short and long-term
When evaluating and seeing something that needs to make it better, can you fix what needs to be fixed?
YES! Problems change and sometimes solutions need to change with the problem
Does marijuana affect your lungs?
YES! Marijuana smoke deposits 4x more tar in the lungs and contains 50 - 70% more cancer-causing substances than tobacco smoke does
What is important to do after identifying the problem?
Gather as much information and as many details as you can
What is Step 3 in problem solving?
Come up with solutions
What do you want to list for each solution?
the positives and negatives, and the short and long-term consequences
What happens if your solution did not work?
Go back to possible solutions and try again
How does your behavior show you have a problem?
Your relationship with your family, friends, or significant other doesn't matter, failing at school, not caring about responsibilities or work
What is Step 2 in problem solving?
Identify the problem
What do you want your solutions to include?
Actions and thoughts
How many different questions should you ask when picking a possible solution?
6
What are some questions to evaluate your decision?
What problems am I experiencing? Are these the results I expected? Can I do something to make the solution work better? Do I need to consider a different solution?
If upset, what are two things you are likely to do that you should not do when making a decision?
1 - do nothing (it gets you nowhere)
2 - do the first thing that pops into your head
Does everyone have problems?
YES!
What are short-term effects of Marijuana use?
difficulty with thinking and problem-solving, impaired memory, loss of coordination, changes in mood, psychosis, hallucinations
What is Step 4 in problem solving?
Make a decision and act
What are two things you want to evaluate in your decision?
What are some ways/signs to recognize a problem exists?
Your body, thoughts and feelings, behavior, reactions to people, and other people's reaction to you
What are some clarifying questions?
Who is affected? What has led to this problem? What is the outcome that you want to change? How do you see the situation?
How many solutions to your problem should you come up with?
Come up with at least 4 or 5 and then continue brainstorming for more
What is one of the questions you should ask yourself when making a decision?
What is most likely to happen if I choose this solution? What are good or bad things that might happen? What will happen immediately after I choose one? What will happen a long time after I choose this one? How difficult will this option be to carry out? How likely is it that good or bad things are going to happen?
What is Step 5 in problem solving?
Evaluate the outcome of your decision