Known Effects
What are some health consequences?
Substance abuse can lead to a wide variety of health problems including addiction, cardiovascular issues, liver damage, respiratory problems, depression, anxiety, and psychosis.
What help is available for children whos parents are going through substance abuse
There are plenty of substance abuse hotlines that are free, anonymous, confidential health and available to anyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
This takes place when friends or people your own age try to get you to do something.
Peer pressure
Using a substance to the point that it alters a person’s judgement and decision making, leading to dangerous behaviours.
substance abuse
How can you become dependant on substances
Dependance can develop from addiction, which leads to withdrawal symptoms when the substance is not being used, this will further reinforce the cycle of addiction.
what help is available for adults going through substance abuse
substance abuse hotlines that are free, anonymous, confidential health and available to anyone. There are also drug rehab services for those who are struggling to quit using drugs, which can be extremely helpful and supportive.
This group will have a great influence on how you grow up. They help to raise you and influence you daily. If they are smokers, you are far more likely to try smoking.
Peers or family
It can take your brain up to three weeks to recover to full function after using this substance only one time.
Weed
what is Impaired Cognitive Function, and what does it effect
affecting memory, concentration, decision making abilities, and mental acuity. Long term use of certain substances can cause permanent cognitive deficits.
name one place that you can go for help
a circle group, a helpline, Canada.Ca, and also someone trusting in your life
These can be ruined by drug abuse because drugs take away your drive to accomplish things.
Your goals
Teens abuse this OTC substance to get high. It causes weakness, numbness, nausea or vomiting, increased heart rate and blood pressure and brain damage.
Cough Syrup
how can substance abuse effect Social and Relationship Problems
Substance abuse often strains relationships with family, friends, and colleagues due to erratic behaviour, financial problems, neglect of responsibilities, and conflict from arising from substance abuse.
What are some ways that you can quit?
Sports, drama, & music are examples of these which help to keep you busy and prevent abuse.
Hobbies!
Abuse of a substance to the point where your body or brain needs the drug to function properly.
Addiction
how can substance abuse get you into legal problems
Substance abuse is associated with a higher risk of involvement in criminal activities, such as drug possession, distribution, theft, and DUI’s. Some legal consequences include fines, incarceration, probations, loss of driving privileges, and a criminal record.
where can you look to find help?
You can simply lookup ''I need help'', and you will find places to help yourself.
Name 3 different things you could say to refuse someone asking you to try drinking or smoking
NO!
Psychological addiction is when your brain thinks that it needs a substance to function properly. However this type of addiction is when your BODY is so used to the drug that it needs it to function properly.
Physical Addiction?