Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse

100

What is substance abuse?

A pattern of harmful use drugs for mind-altering purposes

200

What are the popular drugs amongst students?

Vapes/nicotine and marijuana

300

Why do you use drugs?

any answer

400

Name at least 2 possible signs of unhealthy drug use

• Problems at school or work — frequently missing school or work, a sudden disinterest in school activities or work, or a drop in grades or work performance
• Physical health issues — lack of energy and motivation, weight loss or gain, or red eyes
• Neglected appearance — lack of interest in clothing, grooming or looks
• Changes in behavior — exaggerated efforts to bar family members from entering his or her room or being secretive about where he or she goes with friends; or drastic changes in behavior and in relationships with family and friends
• Money issues — sudden requests for money without a reasonable explanation; or your discovery that money is missing or has been stolen or that items have disappeared from your home, indicating maybe they're being sold to support drug use

500

What are at least 3 signs to addiction? 

• Feeling that you have to use the drug regularly — daily or even several times a day
• Having intense urges for the drug that block out any other thoughts
• Over time, needing more of the drug to get the same effect
• Taking larger amounts of the drug over a longer period of time than you intended
• Making certain that you maintain a supply of the drug
• Spending money on the drug, even though you can't afford it
• Not meeting obligations and work responsibilities, or cutting back on social or recreational activities because of drug use
• Continuing to use the drug, even though you know it's causing problems in your life or causing you physical or psychological harm
• Doing things to get the drug that you normally wouldn't do, such as stealing
• Driving or doing other risky activities when you're under the influence of the drug
• Spending a good deal of time getting the drug, using the drug or recovering from the effects of the drug
• Failing in your attempts to stop using the drug
• Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you attempt to stop taking the drug

Short Term Effects

100

Which drug is this?

Marijuana 

- sleepiness 

-impaired memory

- increased heart rate

- dry mouth

- decreased inhibitions 

- paranoia

- hallucinations

- difficulty keeping track of time

- impaired concentration and coordination

200

Which drug is this? 

Cocaine

- hallucinations 

- reduced pain perception

- paranoia or erratic behavior 

- if injected

300

Which drug is this? 

Methamphetamine

- insomnia 

- irritability and confusion 

- anxiety and paranoia 

- violent behavior 

- respiratory issues 

- increased heart rate and blood pressure 

- extreme decreased appetite 

- hypothermia, tremors, and convulsions 

400

What drug is this?

Ecstasy

- sounds and colors seem intense

- confusion 

- anxiety, paranoia, and psychosis

- overheating and dehydration 

- Fluid retention in the body 

500

What drug is this? 

Vapes

- excessive coughing 

- difficulty breathing/ shortness of breath

- dizziness/headache 

- heart palpitations

- weakened taste

-dry/sore mouth and throat

- burning or scratchy feeling in mouth, lips and throat

Long Term Effects

100

Guess the drug?

Long term effects: Marijuana 

- lung, throat, mouth, and tongue cancer

- schizophrenia

- asthma, chronic bronchitis

- decreased testosterone levels for men

- increased testosterone levels of women 

- increased risk of infertility/difficulty having children 

- decreased sexual pleasure

200

Guess the Drug

Memory loss, depression, and anxiety

Brain damage 

Damage to nerve endings 

Kidney failure 

Hemorrhaging 

Psychosis 

(ecstasy)

300

Guess the drug

Hepatitis or AIDS when sharing needles 

Heart attacks, strokes, or respiratory failure 

Brain seizures

Weakened ability to combat infection

losing touch with reality 

Miscarriages when pregnant 

Damage to nasal passage and nose when snorted 

(cocaine)

400

Guess the drug 

Addiction

Severe lung injury

Seizures

Popcorn lung

Strokes

Heart attacks

Greater risk of oral, lung, head/neck cancer 

(vaping)

500

What drug am I?

Respiratory problems 

Extreme anorexia 

Cardiovascular problems 

Damage to blood vessels in the brain 

Strokes 

HIV or AIDS from needles 

(meth)

Communication

100

Where was the drug use learned? 

Family

Friends

Anyone else?

200

What do your parents think? 

Any answer works

300

Do you feel like substances have hindered your success? 

Yes, you all are in this group