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Effects of Substance Abuse
Effects of Substance Abuse
SSG Nathanael Callender
Essential Question
Introduction
How can substance abuse impact
your health, your relationships,
and your personal goals?
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
• Recognize the difference between drug use, misuse, and
abuse
• Explain how substance abuse develops
• Describe the effects of substance abuse and
Identify strategies for preventing substance abuse
Key Words:
• addict
• dependency
• depressant
• inevitable
• drug abuse
• drug misuse
• progression
• stimulant
10 Questions Teens Ask About Drugs and Health
https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/education/conversation-starters/10-questions-teens-ask-about-drugs-and-health
Ice Breaker
Kahoot
Kahoot
https://create.kahoot.it/details/1644b64a-cd38-4639-b0b4-683c9bd8c5f1
Intro
Beginning
Experts say a majority of teens will try some type of habit-forming
substance during their high school years. Some of those who try
cigarettes, alcohol, or other drugs will go on to become regular users of
the substance, or even addicts.
Addict: A person who has a
physical or psychological
need for a habit-forming
substance, such as alcohol,
tobacco, or other drugs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUngLgGRJpo
Commonly Used Substances
Commonly Used Substances
The substances and drugs we are talking about are things that can become habit-forming or addictive. That includes legal products such as alcohol, cigarettes, medications, as well as street drugs.
The most commonly abused substance among 12th graders was alcohol. Marijuana/hashish was a close second. Prescription medicines, such as Adderall®, tranquilizers, steroids, and pain medications are also abused by teens.
Tobacco products are also habit forming. Tobacco contains an
addictive drug called nicotine. However, nicotine is not the worst thing
about cigarettes. Long-term use of cigarettes and chewing tobacco can
cause lung and mouth cancer.
Use, Misuse, and Abuse
Use, Misuse, and Abuse
drug misuse:
Taking a legal drug for medical reasons, but not as recommended or prescribed
drug abuse:
Using a legal or illegal drug for a non-medical reason in
a way that can injure your health or ability to function
depressant:
A type of drug that slows activity of the nervous
system, making you less alert and less attentive
stimulant:
A drug that increases levels of activity in some parts of
the body
How Substance Abuse Develops
Middle
Substance abuse follows a progression from light use to complete dependency. The typical progression of stages is:
1. Experimental use
2. Occasional use
3. Regular use
4. Multiple drug use
5. Total dependency
This progression of stages is not inevitable; it can be stopped at
any stage, although stopping becomes more difficult in later
stages. The best way to prevent a problem with addictive substances is not using them in the first place.
Effects of Substance Abuse
Climax
- Poor Health
- Little Interest in Other Activities
- Lack of Control
- Risky Behavior
- Troubled Relationships
- Secrecy
- Poor Appearance
Discussion
Class Discussion:
How can you prevent substance and drug abuse?
Conclusion
When drugs are properly used, they can cure illness and save lives. When abused,
however, drugs and alcohol can destroy lives and cause death. It is important to
understand that, although people often abuse drugs and alcohol to find happiness and fulfillment, these substances only create more problems and unhappiness.
To keep from falling into the trap of drug and alcohol abuse, stay smart, strong, and active. Understand the dangers of alcohol abuse, not only to the drinker, but also to family and friends. You can set an example of an informed, drug-free individual.