Transcript substance use and abuse

SUBSTANCE USE AND
ABUSE
PPL 2O
GATEWAY DRUGS…
• Implies that the use of certain drugs (like
alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis) can lead
to the use of other drugs ( like cocaine,
heroin, LSD)
• Tobacco and alcohol are usually the first
two drugs that a young person
experiments with
WHY DO YOUNG PEOPLE TRY
THESE DRUGS FIRST?
AVAILABILITY – sold in lots of places in
communities
AFFORDABILITY – Within a price range that
one can afford
ACCESSIBILITY – There is little difficulty for
young people to get it
A FEW FACTS…
• Young people who drink heavily or “binge
drink” (5 or more at one time) are more
likely to use other drugs than non-drinkers
• Talking to youth about these substances
often reduces drug use
• The severity of alcohol and other drug
problems can be considered on a
continuum of use
5 CATEGORIES OF DRUG USE
NON-USE – never used a particular drug
EXPERIMENTAL – has tried once or several times –
motivated by curiosity and peers
OCCASIONAL – infrequent and irregular, usually special
occasions or when opportunities present themselves
REGULAR – predictable pattern. The user actively seeks to
experience the drug effect – usually feels in control of
the drug
DEPENDENCE – use is regular and predictable and
frequent. User experiences a NEED for the drug. User
feels out of control with its use – drugs often used alone
and activities are planned around drug use
DRUG USE CONTINUUM GAME
SUES STORY
IDENTIFY FACTORS IN SUES LIFE THAT
LEAD HER TO USE ALCOHOL
BRAINSTORM THE CONSEQUENCES OF
THIS EXPERIENCE ON HER FUTURE
GROUPS – LAB – RESEARCH THE
PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS ON BODY
DRUGS TO CHOOSE FROM
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Ecstasy
Cannabis
Steroids
Cocaine
Alcohol
Oxycontin
PCP
Hallucinogens (ie: mushrooms)
SUBSTANCE USE AND
ABUSE
DAY 2
Substance Use & Sexual Decision
Making
• Adolescents are faced with many
pressures and decisions regarding drugs,
alcohol, and sexual activity.
• Often these decisions occur
simultaneously.
• Research suggests that adolescent
substance use may lead to unprotected
sex, STI’s, unplanned pregnancy and
sexual assault
SOCIOLOGICAL EFFECTS AND
CONSEQUENCES OF
SUBSTANCE USE
• Brainstorm ways teens can minimize
sexual health risks associated with
substance use.
MINIMIZING YOUR RISKS
• AVOID USE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
– illegal for you…
• USE SUBSTANCES IN MODERATION –
limited quantities
• USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM – don’t go to
parties alone, designated drivers,
designated sober one
• WATCH YOUR DRINKS – never leave
alone (date rape)
CONT’D…
• DON’T ACCEPT DRINKS FROM STRANGERS
– you don’t know them, trustworthy?
• THINK ABOUT SEXUAL DECISIONS WHILE
SOBER – know your limits and then you will be
able to make better decisions
• TALK TO PARTNER/FRIENDS/FAMILY…if you
discuss it with someone else it tends to stick
DRINKING…A LOVE STORY
What is the message of the story?
• Use of substances, like alcohol, affect a
person’s ability to make healthy decisions
• Use of substances may cause a person to
act impulsively in the moment, and
question the consequences of those
actions later
DRINKING…A LOVE STORY
How did using alcohol influence the person’s
decisions?
• Had sex with someone they did not know
• Perhaps they didn’t use condoms and or
other methods of bc
• Person’s inhibitions were lowered
DRINKING…A LOVE STORY
What are possible reasons why this person chose to drink?
A teen’s emotional and mental health difficulties as
indicated by a lack of coping skills increases their
likelihood of engaging in substance use which is
associated with early initiation of sexual experiences
• Lack of positive parental communication, role modeling,
and trust of the adolescent has been related to
depression and risky sexual behaviour among teens
• Teen interaction with peers and their perceptions of
these interactions will reflect in their sexual behaviour
BOYS vs GIRLS
• Males tend to use alcohol more before
intercourse
• Teens who use alcohol are less likely to
use protection…
DRINKING…A LOVE STORY
What are the consequences of the person’s
decision to drink alcohol?
• Emotional consequences – anxiety, stress
related to possibility of unplanned
pregnancy or STI, as well as regret and
embarrassment
• Physical consequences – hangover,
pregnancy, STI, HIV, injuries from sexual
assault
DRINKING…A LOVE STORY
DO you think this story is “unusual”?
How do you think media influences people’s
decision making around substance use
and safer sex?
TEAM CHALLENGE
• TO SAVE PAPER – I WILL POST THIS
ON THE WIKISPACE SO YOU WILL
HAVE ANSWERS FOR EXAM!!!
PLACES TO GO FOR
ASSISTANCE WITH SUBSTANCE
USE AND/OR SEXUALITY
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Teachers/guidance
Counsellors
School nurse / family doctor
Police
Telehealth – health services
Sexual assault centers
Clinics
LEGAL vs ILLEGAL
• Review questions and students move
around the room under the titles:
• Legal, illegal, I don’t know
SUBSTANCE USE AND
ABUSE
DAY 3
SUMMATIVE TASK
Watch video – Through a Blue Lens
Prepare students in advance
Give handout
**afterwards watch video – Flipping the
world as wrap up to first video