Substance Use
Define what a drug is.
Any illegal OR legal substance that alters your body or your mind.
What are the PROVEN health benefits of medical marijuana?
There are no proven benefits of medical marijuana.
However, the FDA approved a drug for seizures that contains CBD.
Social, psychological, and emotional well-being.
Mental Health
Name one benefit of using social media.
- Communicate/connect with family and friends around the world.
- Seek or offer emotional support during tough times.
- Find an outlet for your creativity and self-expression.
- Discover (with care) sources of valuable information and learning.
What are coping skills?
Something you do to help calm you down or make you feel better when upset/anxious/angry.
Name 3 reasons why teens use alcohol or drugs.
To fit in, look cool, curiosity, peer pressure, boredom, stress, escape problems, cope with mental health, availability, rebel, friends, social media, self-medicate
Name 2 symptoms of marijuana withdrawal.
- Insomnia
- Appetite change
- Irritability
- Anxiety/depression
50% of all mental illness begins by age ___ and 75% begin by age 24.
14
A study found that heavy social media users are __ times more likely to experience symptoms of depression than occasional users.
3 times more likely.
FOMO, comparing selves, decreased self-esteem, loneliness/isolation, inadequacy of life
Name three things that can promote positive mental health.
- Exercise
- Talking to friends/family/counselors
- Getting enough sleep
- Healthy diet
- Journaling
- Reading/Writing/Drawing
- Listening to music
- Getting creative
Name a factor that increases your risk for addiction.
1. Family history/biology
2. Social/environment
3. Early age drug use
4. Mental health issues
Name one reason why you shouldn't drive under the influence of alcohol and one reason why you shouldn't drive under the influence of marijuana.
Blurred vision, slowed reaction time, slowed reflexes, motor skills impaired, sense of distance/perception impaired
Mental health problems will affect 1 in ___ people during their life time.
1 in 4 or 25%
Social media use can cause someone to get less of this.
Sleep.
Getting regular and quality sleep is essential for your well-being. Sleeping problems contribute to negative mental health effects like depression and memory problems.
Name two resources you can go to if you are struggling with mental health.
- Parents or family members
- Teachers
- Counselors
- Hotlines
- Doctor
Besides physically, what are other ways using alcohol or drugs can impact your life?
- Mental/Psychological
- Relationships
- School
- Financial
- Legal
Drinking too much causing parts of the brain to shut down, effecting breathing, speech, coordination, and consciousness.
Alcohol poisoning
Name one common barrier that people experience to receiving mental health support.
Cost/insurance, fear of being judged, family members are against counseling, no services in area, cultural barriers
Research shows about __% of individuals 10-18 years old experienced cyberbullying in 2020.
50%
Two things you can do if you notice a friend needs help but isn't asking for it.
- Listen and be there for them
- Talk to them
- Tell a counselor or teacher
- Give resources
What is the Good Samaritan Law?
This law protects underage users from any legal consequences when calling 911 for help if someone is hurt or sick.
Doing these two drugs together increases your risk for poisoning.
Alcohol and marijuana
How does substance use affect mental health?
Drug use and withdrawal can lead to mental health issues including paranoia, depression, anxiety, aggression, hallucinations, suicide and other problems.
Many people with mental health issues use substances and vice versa. It is unclear which precedes the other.
Studies indicate that getting "likes" and "notifications" on your phone can trigger the release of ______, a feel good hormone. This lends itself to social media addiction.
Dopamine
_____ and _____ together can be the best treatments for serious mental health problems.
Counseling and medication