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    This document discusses substance use, addictions, and related behaviors. It provides definitions for drug use and drug abuse, lists some common reasons why teens use drugs, and identifies factors that can influence an individual's reaction to taking drugs. The document also discusses when drug use becomes problematic, potential harmful consequences of using substances like alcohol and tobacco, and examples of risky decisions that can be made while under the influence of drugs. Strategies for reducing risks at parties where drugs may be present are provided, as well as ways to effectively communicate to deal with peer pressure to use substances. Other potential addictions beyond substances are listed, and addiction is defined in terms of the four C's: craving, loss of control, compulsion,

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    Name: Roshen Sridhar

    Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours

    The Peel data provided on the PowerPoint is from 2011. When you look at the percentages for tobacco, alcohol, and
    marijuana use, do think a lot has changed in 9 years? Explain

    Looking at the data and per percentages for tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana use, I don’t think a lot has changed in 9
    years. People still continue to smoke, although more measures are being taken to stop drug abuse, more people are still
    using tobacco, alcohol and marijuana on a daily basis.

    What is considered drug use? Consuming any drug in order to change the way you think, act, or feel. May not interfere
    with one’s daily activities.

    What is considered drug abuse? Occurs when the use of drugs results in a problem in one or more of the following
    areas: Physical – Emotional – Mental – Legal – Social

    What are some reasons teens use drugs? Choose 4

    Social Pressure Curiosity

    Cope with Stress Peer Pressure

    Does everyone react to a drug the same way? Explain. No. There are many factors that can change the reaction to a
    drug. Some of the factors include Type of drug and how it is taken, the amount and strength of the drug, Previous use of
    the drug and a person’s body size.

    When do drugs become a problem?

    When they are used too much Combining Drugs

    Used for the wrong reason Progressively use more dangerous drugs

    What are some harmful consequences of using drugs?

    Mental health issues Physical Health Problems

    Psychological dependence Increased tolerance levels

    Increased risk-taking Turn to violence and crime

    Provide three harmful effects of alcohol and tobacco use. You may do research for this.

    Alcohol Tobacco

    Alcohol Poisoning Cancer


    Cancer Tooth decay
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    Mental Health Problem Asthma

    How can knowledge of the effects of various substances help a teenager make a decision regarding substance use? Give
    a specific example.

    If a teenager has the knowledge about the effects of substances use, he can make better decisions regarding substance
    use. If the teenager knows that if you consume Alcohol you can get Cancer, that teenager would be aware of a life-
    threatening effect and wouldn’t take a risk.

    What are examples of some risky decisions someone could make when under the influence of drugs?

     Fights and Risky decisions


     Drinking and Driving
     Saying things that they would regret later

    Provide 3 strategies to reduce the risk when someone goes to a party which may have alcohol and marijuana present.

     Think about the consequences that you will face if you do this
     Avoid the situation by staying with friends who do less risky things
     Have your friends look out for you

    If a teenager is confronted with peer pressure to consume alcohol at a party outline 3 ways effective communication can
    be used to deal with the situation. Try to create at least one of your own not from the PowerPoint.
    1. My religion and beliefs forbid me from consuming alcohol
    2. I have to leave now; my parents will be mad.
    3. Say No firmly, if asked a lot then reply by repeating No.

    Addiction description from CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)

    One simple way of describing addiction is the presence of the 4 Cs:

     Craving
     loss of Control of amount or frequency of use
     Compulsion to use
     use despite Consequences.

    Substances can obviously form and addiction. Many people can also be addicted to other things.

    Provide examples of other addictions:


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    Internet, Food, Gambling, Killing, Torturing, Exercising, Workaholic, and Shopping.

    Assessment

    Not met Developing Met Exceeding


    I can describe the
    social factors that
    may influence
    substance abuse
    I can explain how
    decision-making
    and
    communication
    skills can be used
    to respond
    effectively to the
    influences
    I can identify
    consequences of
    substance use
    and abuse which
    may guide an
    individual in
    making a decision

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