Transcript Drug Awareness Presentation

Signs & Symptoms of
Drug Use in Schools
Carol Coyne, MS, PPS
Health and Wellness Educator
Steve Ellis, Coordinator
Student Services Division
Tobacco
Chemicals in Cigarettes
The following products are rapidly
gaining popularity among youth
 The “new wave” of smokeless, spit-less,
dissolvable tobacco is easily concealed,
discreet, and not widely recognized as
tobacco products
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Snus are teabag-like packets containing
tobacco and other flavoring that users
place between the gum and lip
 Not having to spit enables “snusers” to
get their nicotine fix when they otherwise
can’t
 Students admit to using Snus during class
saying “it’s easy, it’s super discreet… and
none of the teachers will ever know what
we’re doing.”
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Comes in tablet (Orb)
form
 Dissolves in the mouth
 Blister packages
 “Stonewall Hard Snuff
Tobacco” and “Ariva”
are both dissolvable
tablets of tobacco
meant to replace
cigarettes in situations
where smokers can’t
smoke.
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All tobacco products, including flavored
products, are addictive and carry serious
health risks
 More deaths are caused each year by
tobacco use than by all deaths from HIV,
illegal drug use, alcohol use, motor
vehicle injuries, suicides and murders
combined
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Alcohol
Marijuana
Marijuana – Common
Terminology
Weed
 Pot
 Kush
 Herb
 Bud
 Chronic
 Ganja
 420
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Dank
Trees
Indicators of Cannabis Use
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Marked reddening
of conjunctivae
(Blood Shot Eyes)
Rebound dilation
Odor of Marijuana
(Skunk like smell)
Debris in mouth
Body tremors
Eyelid tremors
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Relaxed inhibitions
Increased appetite
(“The Munchies”)
Impaired
perception of time
and distance
Disorientation
Possible paranoia
Reddening of Conjunctivae
Pipes and Bongs
Spice – K2
Bath Salts
Inhalants
Indicators of Inhalants
 Odor
of substance
 Nausea
 Slurred speech
 Disorientation / confusion
 Flushed face
 Intense Headache
 Blood shot / watery eyes
Ecstasy
Ecstasy – Common Names
Thizz
 Skittles
 Beans
 “X-T-C
 “X”
 “E”
 “Rolling
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Rave Culture – Pharoahs 09
Revealing Clothing
Rave Culture – Pharoahs 09
Lighted Gloves
Pacifiers
Beaded Bracelets
Candy
Indicators of Ecstasy use
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Empathy, trust, and
affection for others
Overconfidence
Nausea
Teeth grinding
Insomnia
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Jaw clenching
Anxiety
Loss of appetite
Sweating
Blurred Vision
Pupils Dilated
Prescription Drugs
Prescription Sedatives and
Tranquilizers
Prescription Pain Relievers
Prescription Stimulants
Triple C
Hidden Containers
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Drug Dogs
Health Curriculum
School Resource Officers
Principals Council
Drug Assemblies
Violence and Prevention Counselors
Group Counseling/Peer Counseling
Referral to Community Mental Health
Communication with Local Law Enforcement
Security Attendants
Security Cameras
Juveniles and the Law (7th Grade)
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California Health Kids Survey (CHKS)
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Student Assistance Programs
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Tobacco Cessation Groups
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Community Outreach
What parents can do…
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Talk to your kids about the dangers of alcohol,
tobacco and other drugs
Get to know your kids’ friends and what they
do
Discuss ways to respond to peer pressure to use
tobacco products
Encourage kids to get involved in activities that
prohibit the use of tobacco products
Check out helpful websites that have
prevention tips and tools and what to do if your
child is using