LO Flashcards
List the factors of job consideration.
Money, Aptitude, Interests, Job Satisfaction, Room for travel and promotion.
What is a drug?
A substance that changes the way we think, feel and act.
Substance Abuse: Name 5 changes in appearance.
Not as clean and neat. Loss of appetite and weight loss. Bad co-ordination. Loss of sleep. Tremors, shaking hands.
Substance Abuse: Name 5 changes in behavior.
Withdrawal from family and friends. Lying. Doing badly at school. Lack of motivation and energy. Moodiness.
Substance Abuse: Intrapersonal Factors.
Inherited. Character and personality. Health problems. Misunderstanding of abuse. Early exposure.
Substance Abuse: Interpersonal Factors.
FAMILY
FAMILY FACTORS Parents abuse. Parents depressed or anxious. Parents think drugs are normal. Parents don't care.
Substance Abuse: Interpersonal Factors.
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY FACTORS
Easy to get substances.
Community does nothing about it.
Media encourages the use of substances.
Substance Abuse: Interpersonal Factors.
PEER
PEER FACTORS
People want to fit in.
Friends pressure each other.
Factors that reduce the chance of substance abuse.
INDIVIDUAL
INDIVIDUAL Self control. Good self-image. Self confidence. Try hard at school. Want to succeed. Dreams for the future.
Factors that reduce the chance of substance abuse.
FAMILY
FAMILY Interested. Has clear rules. Disapproves of substance abuse. Monitors children.
Factors that reduce the chance of substance abuse.
SCHOOL
SCHOOL
Has anti-drug policies.
A place where children feel supported.
Factors that reduce the chance of substance abuse.
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY Good neighbourhood relationships. Community does not tolerate abuse. Community stands against crime. Community offers support and help.
Factors that reduce the chance of substance abuse.
PEER
PEER
Positive peer group, good choices.
Positive attitude.