Myths & Facts
Myth or Fact: You can get a legal charge for driving and smoking/while high
Fact
Johnny is in an education group for teens who got caught smoking weed. He thinks the group is stupid and that he does not have any issues with his marijuana use
Precontemplation
What is tolerance?
When the same amount of something has less of an effect the more its used. Having to use more to get the same effect
Name 1 unhealthy coping skill
Possible answers:
-vaping
-fighting
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Name 1 internal and 1 external trigger
Examples:
Internal: stress, boredom, excitement
External: a party, the smell of weed, former smoking location
Myth or Fact: Drinking wine is safer than vodka
MYTH - a 5oz glass of wine and a shot of vodka have the same amount of alcohol
"I'm going to stop smoking - I need to get rid of my stash and maybe find friends who don't smoke"
Preparation
How many criteria are there for a substance use disorder?
11
True or false: Exercise is a healthy coping skill
True
Myth or fact: There is no adult substance use treatment groups for marijuana use
MYTH
Bambi has started to notice that she feels more down when she is smoking weed. She is starting to think that she might need to cut down on use, but isn't sure yet so she makes a pros and cons list
Contemplation
What are the levels for a substance use disorder?
Mild, Moderate, Severe
Name 2 categories of self-care
-physical
-mental
-emotional
-spiritual
-professional
-practical
-social
Myth or Fact: Marijuana use is addictive and has a diagnosable disorder in the DSM
Fact! - Cannabis Use Disorder
Jim has 2 years sobriety - he attends meetings twice a week and has made connections with other sober people
Maintenance
Name 3 criteria for cannabis use disorder
-tolerance
-withdrawal
-unable to quit or unsuccessful attempts
-risky behaviors while using
-family problems caused by use
-failure at school due to use
-craving
Listening to music is a form of _____ self-care
spiritual
Myth or Fact: Marijuana has no negative impact on mental health
MYTH - can cause psychosis and schizophrenia. Enhances anxiety and depression
Karen has stopped smoking for 3 months. At a party one of her friends passes her a cart and she takes a hit. She then goes and buys her own afterwards
Relapse
Jason meets 5 of the criteria for his marijuana use. What is his diagnosis?
Cannabis use disorder moderate
A type of breathing exercise where you inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds
Box breathing