Drugs are Bad
Substantial evidence from animal research and a growing number of studies in humans indicate that exposure to this drug, during development can cause long-term or possibly permanent adverse changes in the brain.
What is marijuana.
Some studies suggest regular marijuana use in adolescence is associated with altered connectivity and reduced volume of specific brain regions involved in a broad range of executive functions such as memory, learning, and impulse control compared to people who do not use.
According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), this is a primary, chronic, neurobiologic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestation. It is characterized by behaviors that include:
What is Addiction
This gender is most likely to use illicit drugs.
What is men.
Men are more likely than women to use almost all types of illicit drugs and illicit drug use is more likely to result in emergency department visits or overdose deaths for men than for women. . For most age groups, men have higher rates of use or dependence on illicit drugs and alcohol than do women.
However, women are just as likely as men to develop a substance use disorder. In addition, women may be more susceptible to craving, and relapse.
Though billed as a “fantasy musical drama,” the heart of this biographical film is the real story of the journey of an iconic musician, through addiction. It follows his early days as a musician struggling with addiction of several kinds, and opens with him walking into a rehab center as an adult.
What is Rocketman. The story of Elton John.
The percentage of adults, age 26 and older, using this drug daily, has nearly doubled since 2015.
What is marijuana
This drug speeds up the body’s systems to dangerous levels. Chronic users experience anxiety, confusion, insomnia, paranoia, aggression, and more.
What is methamphetamine.
A powerful & strong psychological desire to consume a substance or engage in an activity; a symptom of the abnormal brain adaptions (neuroadaptations) that result from addiction.
What is craving.
The brain becomes accustomed to the presence of a substance, which when absent, produces a manifest psychological desire to obtain and consume it.
Name 2 of the top ten industries that have the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse.
In no particular order:
Restaurant and Hospitality Workers, Doctors and Health Care Professionals, Arts and Entertainment Professionals, Lawyers and Legal Professionals, Construction, Management, Sales Professionals, Police Officers, Firefighters, Military.
Based on the true story of boxer Micky Ward, this movie focuses on Micky and his half-brother-turned-trainer Dicky (a former professional boxer). As Dicky succumbs to cocaine addiction and ends up being featured on an HBO documentary, the movie turns to focus on substance misuse, relapse, and recovery.
What is The Fighter.
Trends were closely followed, in the general ED population, and demographic risks were observed. Results confirm that, men, white patients, and persons aged 30-59 are at relatively higher odds of experiencing this.
What is overdose death.
These are the type of drugs that affect the central nervous system.They will lower blood pressure and body temperature, and slow the heart rate and breathing, which can lead to adverse side effects, such as respiratory failure, overdose, coma, or even death.
What are depressants, including Opioids, Benzodiazepines, and alcohol.
Actions that typically involve removing or diminishing the naturally occurring negative consequences resulting from substance use, increasing the likelihood of disease progression.
Term has a *stigma alert, due to the inference of judgement and blame typically of the concerned loved-one.
What is enabling.
According to a report from the U.S. surgeon general’s office, _____ in _____ people will face substance misuse disorders at some point in their life.
1 in 7
From an early life of drugs, armed robbery and hard prison time, to the red carpets of Hollywood blockbusters and helping troubled addicts, This movie gives a firsthand account of one of the greatest transformations of human character ever put to film. Having spent 71 years starring in a personal expedition that outshines any Hollywood fiction, this is the shocking story of one man's capacity to overcome his demons.
What is Inmate Number One. The story of Danny Trejo.
This is a volunteer who is currently practicing the 12-step program of recovery and who helps newer members by providing support, encouragement, & guidance to promote sustained long-term recovery.
What is a sponsor.
While a sponsor is not required for sobriety, experience has proven that people who find a sponsor, and follow suggestions, have a greater chance of staying sober. Sponsors can help guide their sponsees navigate the turbulent waters of early recovery.
Symptoms of taking too much of this drug include, mental confusion, vomiting, seizures, slow or irregular breathing, hypothermia (which can lead to cardiac arrest), and seizures (as result of low blood sugar levels).
What is alcohol.
A cognitive-affective state that emerges in humans when one perceives a personal wrong-doing; it can be adaptive and helpful in increasing the likelihood that behavior remains consistent with one’s values.
What is guilt.
While some might think that wealth would serve to prevent substance abuse, it can actually serve to exacerbate it. What are some key factors to consider why wealthy individuals can still struggle with addiction at high rates.
Protection from natural consequences.
Less resilience.
Feelings of separation.
Stress.
Excessive pressure to achieve.
Physical and emotional isolation from parents in childhood/adolescence.
Emerging from a detox clinic, a young addict tries to stay clean while living with her mother until she is able to take a prescription for Medication Assisted Therapy.
What is Four Good Days.
This is a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions (including addiction), as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being.
What is Recreation Therapy.
There has been an outbreak of lung injuries and deaths associated with this continued trend. In February 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed 2,807 cases of associated lung injury and dozens of deaths attributed to that condition.
What is vaping.
A painful, negative emotion, which can be caused or exacerbated by conduct that violates personal values. Can also stem from deeply held beliefs that one is somehow flawed and unworthy of love, support, and connection, leading to increased odds of isolation.
What is shame.
Statistically, this is more likely to occur within college or university students. In this instance, the higher level of education influences the participation in this harmful and high risk activity.
What is binge drinking.
Binge drinking is a chronic problem at universities and colleges. Young people often incorrectly believe that they need to participate in binge drinking to fit in. Bars, clubs and social groups often encourage this dangerous behavior by organizing or offering discounts on drinks, weekend long parties or events that encourage excessive consumption. Peer pressure, low self esteem and the need to connect with friends all contribute to this dangerous activity.
This is the true story of s top fashion model, whose rise to success in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the modeling industry was unquestionable, but short-lived. After the death of her agent, she spiraled down into a world of drugs and contracted HIV from sharing a needle containing infected blood, resulting in her own untimely death.
What is Gia.
This is the term that refers to the resources (social, physical, human and cultural), which are necessary to begin and maintain recovery from substance use disorder.
What is recovery capital.