Basics
Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, smoking and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign that is observed in what month?
October
Five year olds are too young to get addicted to drugs or alcohol
Myth!
Addiction can happen at any age. Even unborn children can get addicted because of their mother's drug use.
___________ factors are characteristics that make it more likely individuals will engage in and develop substance use and abuse.
Risk or Protective?
Risk Factors
During the last week of this month, people all over the country celebrate living a healthy lifestyle. What is this week called?
Red Ribbon Week
Drugs relieve stress and they solve people's problems.
Myth!
Drugs only make people forget and not care about their troubles. When the drugs wear off, the problem is still there.
__________ factors are characteristics that help you deal more effectively with stressful events and lower the likelihood of developing substance abuse problems
Risk or Protective
Protective Factors
True or False: Red Ribbon Week happens every year
True
You have to use drugs for a long before they can really cause damage to you and/or your body
Myth!
Substances can cause damage to you and/or your body during the first time and after you use. Drugs can cause the brain to send the wrong signals to the body. This can make a person stop breathing, have a heart attack or go into a coma.
Academic achievement, school connectedness and supportive relationships are all examples of which factors?
Risk or Protective
Protective
All of the following are substances except for:
A. Marijuana, B. Prescription Drugs, C. Heroin, D. Alcohol
Substance Use Disorder affects nearly 20 million people between ages 12 and up
Fact!
Confusion and/or conflict about sexual orientation or gender identity, History (or family history) of mental health problems and poor parental monitoring are examples of what type of factors?
Risk or Protective
Risk Factors
__________ million have reported having a substance use disorder
A. 2.3, B. 5.1, C. 8.4, D. 11.1
5.1 million
Youth with substance use disorders also experience higher rates of physical and mental illnesses, diminished overall health and well-being, and potential progression to addiction
Fact!
_______ skills are techniques used to deal with stress and difficult situations. Although they may not be long-term solutions, they help a person deal with painful experiences and issues that may lead to negative behaviors.
Coping Skills