Substance Abuse Flashcards
What is substance abuse?
Excessive use of drugs or alcohol that harm the mind or body
What is substance abuse?
Excessive use of drugs or alcohol that harm the mind or body
What is tolerance?
Needing more of a substance to get the same effect
What are withdrawal symptoms?
Unpleasant physical reaction when you stop using an addictive drug
What is intrapersonal?
Within your mind
What is interpersonal?
Relationships or communication between people
Ways to avoid substance abuse in schools?
- Teaching health and life skills
- Clear policies
- Mental health and support
- Extracurricular activities
What are ways to avoid substance abuse in the border communities?
- Treatment and support
- Youth engagement and empowerment
- Law enforcement
- Parental support and education
What are ways to avoid substance abuse within media?
- Awareness
- Positive role models
- Campaigns
- Responsible advertising
What are some decision-making skills?
- Think before you act
- Gather info
- Identify your value
- Set goals
What are some health consequences?
Short
- Feeling sick
- Overdose
Long
- Addiction
- Financial issues
What are criminal consequences?
Short
- Assault
- Drunk driving
Long
- Criminal record
- Juvenile prison
What are violent consequences?
Short
- Aggression
- Injuries
Long
- Physical health
- Mental health
What are educational consequences?
Short
- Struggling in school
- Missing school
Long
- Money problems
- Feeling alone
What is rehabilitation?
Restoring someone to health/normal life through training or therapy after addiction
