Substance Abuse Prevention 10 th grade Presentation

1. Substance Abuse Prevention 10th grade Presentation LCPS Student Support Services Staff

2. AGENDA… 1. Jeopardy 2. Substance Abuse Awareness 3. Addiction 4. Risk Factors 5. Refusal Skills and Alternatives to Drugs 6. How to Get Help 7. School and Legal Consequences 8. Question and Answer 9. Survey

3. ALCOHOL Definition: a central nervous system depressant, which can affect every organ in a consumer’s body • Alcohol is a leading factor in the • Top three causes of death in Teens. • #1: Automobile Accidents • #2: Homicide • #3: Suicide

4. An individual’s body processes approximatelyone standard drink per hour

5. BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT (BAC)

6. Consequences of Driving Under the Influence In Virginia BAC level for DUI : Under 21 years: .02% 21 or older: .08% Legal Consequences for DUI include: Possible jail time Fines License suspension Ignition Interlock Device Alcohol Safety Action Program-ASAP

7. OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS Cough medicine is the most commonly abused OTC medication. These products contain a common ingredient called “Dextromethorphan” or “DXM”. • SHORT TERM EFFECTS • Confusion • Dizziness • Blurred vision • Slurred speech • Loss of muscle control • Abdominal pains • Fever and sweating • Nausea and vomiting • Loss of consciousness • LONG TERM EFFECTS • Brain damage • Coma • Cerebral hemorrhages • Seizures • Stroke • Death

8. Prescription Medications

9. PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS • Pain medication: used to treat moderate-to-severe pain • Short-term Effects: • Nausea/vomiting • *Drowsiness/sedation* • *Impaired coordination/mental function* • Constipation • Headache • Dry mouth • Loss of appetite • Long-term Effects: • Highly addictive: physical and • psychological dependence • Withdrawal symptoms • Physical tolerance • Death

10. Prescription Medications • Stimulants: used to treat Attention Deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy; short-term treatment of obesity • Short-term Effects: • Elevated blood pressure • Increased heart rate • Constricted blood vessels • Rapid breathing • Long-term Effects: • Highly addictive: physical and • psychological dependence • Withdrawal symptoms • Physical tolerance • Death

11. PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS Sedatives, Sedative-Hypnotics, and Tranquilizers : used to slow down or depress the body’s function Short-term Effects: Slurred speech Staggering gait *Poor judgment* *Slow, uncertain reflexes* Long-term Effects: Psychological and physical dependence Anxiety Tremors Delirium Convulsions Death

12. MARIJUANA • The marijuana plant contains THC, a chemical that is • psycho-active and changes the way people think and behave. In addition, THC affects the nerve cells in the part of the brain where memories are developed. • Short-term Effects: • * Shortened attention span* • Loss of short-term memory • Increased heart rate • *Decreased motivation and concentration* • *Distortion of perception* • * Drowsiness* • Dilated pupils • * Impaired reaction time* • *Decreased coordination/balance* • Use of Marijuana can lead to • Apathy and Lack of motivation to pursue worthwhile goals

13. Marijuana Use and Driving -Thinking and reflexes are slowed -Ability to track (stay in lane) through curves, to brake quickly, and to maintain speed and proper distance is affected -These skills may be impaired up to 4-6 hours even after the “high” is gone

14. Addiction- A Disease • Stages of Addiction Experimental Misuse Preoccupation Dependency

15. Risk Factors • Age of first use 5 to 15 Rule • Pre-adolescents-it can take 5 to 15 weeks to become addicted • Adolescents-it can take 5 to 15 months to become addicted • Young Adult and older-it can take 5 to 15 years to become addicted • Family History • On one side of the family- 5x greater risk • Both sides of the family- 8x greater risk • Blackouts • Substance induced amnesia, person cannot remember parts or all of previous days events • Increased tolerance • Need more of a substance in order to get the same high • Negative Consequences • School, Legal, and Family

16. REFUSAL SKILLS -What are refusal skills? -How would you handle a situation if you were asked to drink or use drugs? -Examples

17. ALTERNATIVES TO DRUGS! Note: Most teens don’t use drugs. • Join a team, club or organization • Find a job • Volunteer in the community • Exercise • Call a friend • Listen to music • Challenge the perception that drug use is normal among teenagers …what can you do besides doing drugs? The Sky’s the Limit!

18. HOW TO HELP A FRIEND-RECONGIZING THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ADDICTION • Recognize the physical symptoms, such as: • Loss of appetite • Red, watery eyes • Runny nose • Hacking cough • Needle marks on arms or legs • Tremors or shaking hands, feet or head • Recognize the behavioral symptoms, such as: • Change in attitude, personality • Change in friends • Change in activities • Lack of motivation • Low self-esteem • Moodiness, irritability • Possession of drugs/alcohol and/or paraphernalia • Offer to help your friend talk to his/her parents, teacher, school counselor, or social worker

19. SUBSTANCE USE CAN AFFECT YOUR FUTURE…if you allow it…. Negative consequences of substance use • Physical health • Mental health • Relationships • Safety • School or college • Job loss • Financial pressure • Dependence • Violence • Homelessness Set goals for the present and the future • Long-term • “I want to graduate from college” • Short-term • “I need to learn to manage my time better” • Action oriented • “I want to complete the extra credit assignment to improve my grade” • Outcome based • “I want to study more so that I can improve my grades”

20. School-Based Services School-based groups (Concerned Students, Pre-recovery, Recovery) Student Assistance Program through Loudoun County Mental Health The Insight class (3-day early education and intervention class)

21. School Consequences If caught under the influence of alcohol in school or on school property 7 days out of school suspension, 3 day Insight class at Douglass School If caught under the influence of drugs at school or on school property 10 day out-of-school suspension 30 days SAE class at Douglass school (Insight)

22. Questions and Answers Complete Surveys