Phases of Change
This stage is the third stage when you are making plans to make a change.
Preparation
21
nicotine use in adolescence can disrupt brain parts controlling attention, learning, and mood, leading to long-term issues with emotional regulation Because the brain continues developing until about age
25
These include including insomnia, nausea, irritability, and decreased appetite
withdrawal syndrome
is the most commonly abused substance in the U.S.. It is also the third leading preventable cause of death
Alcohol
Precontemplation
Drinking alcohol is linked to increaded risk of
depression and anxiety
Nicotine takes about 10-20 seconds to start to affect and hits peak levels in as little as
5 mins
THC affects _____ part of the body's endocannabinoid system (ECS), crucial for regulating mood, pain, memory, and appetite.
Cannabinoid receptors
1 in 5 __________ has a substance problem.
high school students
The final stage may or may not include relapse for some people, but learning and keeping the change is the goal.
Maintenance
This component can increase your chance of being an alcoholic by 40-60%
genetics (DNA)
21
Approximately 1 in 10 people who use marijuana will become addicted. When they start before age ___, the rate of addiction rises to 1 in 6
18
_________ Kill More People Than Illicit Ones resulting in more than 16,000 fatalities in the United States in 2013
Prescription Drugs
This stage is when you are actively changing and making different choices.
Action
Alcohol takes approximately this long to affect the brain and body
6 minutes
Nicotine dependency rates 2-3 times higher in people with
mental health disorders (depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc)
_____ has been associated with increased risk of addiction and worsening mental health problems
increased potency (from apx 2% in the 1960's to 17-28% now)
Knowing your values can help you say ____ when offered addictive substances.
no
This stage is when people start to see that they might have an issue, and might want to think about making a change.
Contemplation
Utah has the strictest drunk driving law in the United States, with a legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit of 0.05% ( for those over 21). This is approximately this many drinks
1-3 depending on gender, weight, metabolism, and more.
This damages lung tissue, harms heart health, and can be as addictive as heroin, with some delivering higher nicotine levels than traditional cigarettes
Vaping
____include short-term cognitive impairment (memory loss, confusion), anxiety, paranoia, panic, rapid heart rate, dry mouth, red eyes, and impaired coordination Long-term risks include addiction, respiratory issues from smoking, and potential mental health disorders
side effects
Finding _________ that work for you is the best way to stop using substances.
coping skills