NUMBERS
Legal BAC level
What is 0.08%?
Substance that has the quickest effect on an individual
What is nicotine?
The part of the body where dependency of substances occurs
What is the brain?
These individuals can provide encouragement and accountability in recovery
What are peers or Sponsors?
What is a Boundary?
The average age people can purchase Tobacco/ Nicotine products, and Alcohol.
What is the age of 21?
Peer pressure, escapism, “because it’s fun,” curiosity, or rebellion, self-medication. Boredom, ignorance of the risks, fear of rejection, depression, recklessness.
Genetics, biology, environment, relationships, availability (ACES)
What are the reasons individuals engage in substance usage?
System in the brain where dependency of substances affects
What is the pleasure center?
A team effort that is not linear
What is Recovery?
Saying:
"No", "I'm good", "No, thank you"
Using:
"I statement ", Humor, Concerns, Excuses
Being:
Honest, Confrontational
What are some ways to be assertive?
What is the age of 11?
Engaging in substance usage to the point that it alters a person's judgement and decision making, leading to dangerous behaviors and poor decision making.
What is Substance Abuse?
Brain chemical that causes humans to be curious, euphoric, excited, and contributes to feeling pleasure.
What is Dopamine?
Bonus: Dopamine is just one of these types of chemical messengers that facilitates communication between neurons, the brain and the nervous system
A local not-for-profit agency whose mission is assisting anyone who is currently in recovery, anyone who is ready to start recovery, or assisting a family member or loved one who is helping an individual engaging in substances.
What is Twin County Recovery Services?
The age a person's brain is fully developed
A person who cannot complete daily tasks without the aid of substance engagement.
What is being dependent on substances?
Some people in recovery need help with past difficult life events, distressing experiences, and memories often referred to as a history of
What is Trauma?
A person who helps individuals with addictions and their families understand the progression of addiction, navigate insurance and treatment systems, and find recovery supports.
Also known as Bryan, or Mr. Z.
What is the Family Navigator?
Age to purchase illicit substances
What is never?
•Increased Anxiety & Depression
•Decrease in School/Academics
•Increase in referrals or suspensions
•Fighting
•Lack of Sleep
•Memory Loss
•Increased Stress
What are some of the effects substance use has on an individual?
Stigma, financial status, insurance, transportation, demographics
What are common barriers for receiving assistance for recovery?
- Receive Referrals
- Meet with students 1x/week 35-45mins during their electives, free periods
- Create service plans that outline the goals students will work towards
- Identify coping mechanisms they currently utilize and ones they can adapt
What does the Prevention Counselor do at school?