Understanding Substance Abuse
Name 2 substances commonly linked to teen substance abuse...
Alcohol
Vaping
Nicotine
Cannabis
One major reason teens may try substances is this social influence...
Peer Pressure
True or False...There are authorized sites where people are allowed to consume their own drugs under the supervision of trained staff
True
2 healthy alternatives for stress rather then substance abuse is...
Exercise
Music
Talking to someone
Hobbies
What is the most commonly used substance in human history?
Alchohol
This happens when someone cant stop using a substance even when it causes harm...
Addiction
Name 2 emotional states that can increase risk of substance abuse?
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Public Health focuses on ______ not just ________.
2.Indivduals
Friends, family and trusted adults make up a _______
Support Group
What is the most common reason people first try substances?
Peer Pressure
Substance abuse refers to...
The use of drugs, alcohol, prescription medicine, or other chemicals
Growing up around people who use substances can _________ the chances of being influenced
Increase
What tool is provided by public health that allows users to check if their substances contain dangerous contaminants?
fentanyl test strips
Getting accurate information helps people to make ________
Informed Decision's
What happens when a person experiences symptoms after they stop using a substance?
Withdrawal Symptoms
What Organ does substance abuse affect?
The Brain
3 examples of things that can influence substance abuse...
Social Media
Emotional States
Household Influence
Accessibility
Peer Pressure
What is the kit called that reverses opioid poisonings?
Naloxone kits
The main goal of public health in substance abuse is to reduce what is society?
Harm
Addiction
Use Rates
Death
True or False...Trying a substance once is not harmful
False
What can misuse of substances over a long period of time lead to?
Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
What are the risks of substance abuse?
Lung or heart disease
Stroke
Cancer
Mental health conditions
What are the 4 pillars that the Canadian Drugs and Substances Strategy (CDSS) goals are structured around?
True or False...Having refusal skills is a bad skill to have
False
Substance abuse can impair your _________
Judgement