Drug & substance abuse Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroine, alcohol and prescription...OrnellaRN
Risk Factors, Effects on the brain,Symptoms, Warning signs and treatment.
Drugs and substances such as marijuana, cocaine and heroine are not the only substances that can be abused. Alcohol, prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, inhalant and solvents, sedatives, coffee and cigarettes.
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Drug & substance abuse Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroine, alcohol and prescription...OrnellaRN
Risk Factors, Effects on the brain,Symptoms, Warning signs and treatment.
Drugs and substances such as marijuana, cocaine and heroine are not the only substances that can be abused. Alcohol, prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, inhalant and solvents, sedatives, coffee and cigarettes.
This PPT is based on Drug Addiction & Abuse..Anyone who is interested to download this ppt ,can comment on the comment section with their email id. I can assure you that I will send this original ppt to your email.
Drugs –What they Are and What they Do ?
CONSUMPTION OF VARIOUS DRUGS
Two main Categories of Drugs
Why do so many Teenagers start down this potentially Dangerous path ?
- Why do people start?
Causes
TREATMENT
Think again
Drug awareness Slides for Houghton House addiction rehabilitation DyWilliams1
Overview of drug ups downs and issues The trafficking of illicit drugs and hallucinogens is the largest illegal business in the world accounting for about 8% of international trade, amounting to about $400 billion annually. Drugs corrode a whole society. Robbery and violence connected with drug abuse have become a mundane affair and most commonly drug consumers often appeal to felony or prostitution to satisfy their vice. https://www.houghtonhouse.co.za
drug abuse- what is it? most common stimulants, cocaine abuse, aderall abuse, meth abuse, physiology of drug abuse, physical signs of drug abuse, treatment
Substance use disorders (SUDs), as described in DSM-IV, are part of a class of disorders (substance-related disorders) that are “related to the taking of a drug of abuse (including alcohol)”
"Youth" The Future Leaders! and “The Drug Problem“Andeel Ali
My first presentation on slideshare! This presentation was delivered in PYDN - Professional Youth Development Network's First Sindh Youth Summit which happened in 2010. And it was my first keynote presentation in any conference! :3
This presentation comprehensively explains the drug problem. I have given the Global Scenario i.e. How and When the United Nations decided to curb the World Drug Problem. Followed by the Local scenario of drug addiction i.e. How Pakistan and Sindh are suffering from it.
I have also explained how we can curb the drug demand in our society.
On a sidenote, this presentation can tell you how I have changed my powerpoint skills! :) i.e. from the generic mediocre style to what Jesse Desjardins @jessedee and Guy Kawasaki @GuyKawasaki advocate!
Drugs –What they Are and What they Do ?
CONSUMPTION OF VARIOUS DRUGS
Two main Categories of Drugs
Why do so many Teenagers start down this potentially Dangerous path ?
- Why do people start?
Causes
TREATMENT
Think again
Drug awareness Slides for Houghton House addiction rehabilitation DyWilliams1
Overview of drug ups downs and issues The trafficking of illicit drugs and hallucinogens is the largest illegal business in the world accounting for about 8% of international trade, amounting to about $400 billion annually. Drugs corrode a whole society. Robbery and violence connected with drug abuse have become a mundane affair and most commonly drug consumers often appeal to felony or prostitution to satisfy their vice. https://www.houghtonhouse.co.za
drug abuse- what is it? most common stimulants, cocaine abuse, aderall abuse, meth abuse, physiology of drug abuse, physical signs of drug abuse, treatment
Substance use disorders (SUDs), as described in DSM-IV, are part of a class of disorders (substance-related disorders) that are “related to the taking of a drug of abuse (including alcohol)”
"Youth" The Future Leaders! and “The Drug Problem“Andeel Ali
My first presentation on slideshare! This presentation was delivered in PYDN - Professional Youth Development Network's First Sindh Youth Summit which happened in 2010. And it was my first keynote presentation in any conference! :3
This presentation comprehensively explains the drug problem. I have given the Global Scenario i.e. How and When the United Nations decided to curb the World Drug Problem. Followed by the Local scenario of drug addiction i.e. How Pakistan and Sindh are suffering from it.
I have also explained how we can curb the drug demand in our society.
On a sidenote, this presentation can tell you how I have changed my powerpoint skills! :) i.e. from the generic mediocre style to what Jesse Desjardins @jessedee and Guy Kawasaki @GuyKawasaki advocate!
Drug addiction is a chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive, or difficult to control, despite harmful consequences.
Brain changes that occur over time with drug use challenge an addicted person’s self-control and interfere with their ability to resist intense urges to take drugs. This is why drug addiction is also a relapsing disease.
Relapse is the return to drug use after an attempt to stop. Relapse indicates the need for more or different treatment.
Most drugs affect the brain's reward circuit by flooding it with the chemical messenger dopamine. This overstimulation of the reward circuit causes the intensely pleasurable "high" that leads people to take a drug again and again.
Stigma resistance, described as the capacity to counteract or remain unaffected by the stigma of mental illness, may play a crucial role in the fight against stigma. Little is known, however, about stigma resistance and its correlates in people with eating disorders. This study investigated stigma resistance in people currently diagnosed (n = 325) and recovered (n = 127) from anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and EDNOS. Participants completed an Internet survey that included the Stigma Resistance subscale of the Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale together with a battery of psychosocial and psychiatric measures. Greater stigma resistance among the currently diagnosed was associated with less marked eating disorder and depression symptoms, higher self-esteem, more positive attitudes about seeking psychological treatment, and lower internalized stigma. Stigma resistance was significantly greater among the recovered than the currently diagnosed (Cohen’s d = 0.25), even after controlling for differences in eating disorder and depression symptoms, attitudes about seeking psychological help, self-esteem, years between symptom onset and diagnosis, and years since diagnosis. A minimal-to-low level of stigma resistance was exhibited by 26.5% of currently diagnosed participants compared to just 5.5% of recovered participants. Stigma resistance is a promising concept that warrants further study. Researchers should consider designing interventions that specifically cultivate stigma resistance in people with eating disorders as a complement to current interventions that target public perceptions of eating disorders. Clinicians may consider incorporating the concept into their practice to help patients rebuff the adverse effects of mental illness stigmatization.
This information was on responses from the Texas Survey on Substance Use Among College Students 2013. Information is to help identify what the usage and perceptions are of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs amount college students. Information on tobacco-free college campuses is also included.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS AND SCREENING AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN IN A TRIBAL AREADr Anoop G MBBS BCCPM
A comprehensive project undertaken following my survey and findings among school children in Attapady,the largest tribal block of Kerala state in India.It includes awareness and screening sessions among high school and above in all recognized schools of region.Carried over a period of 3 months,it had a significant impact in the area. Acheivements include legal support by imposing ban and an effective cordination among various sectors
A slide show presentation geared to parents to raise awareness of drugs of abuse and patterns in teenage substance use, as well as preventive suggestions.
Alcohol and Drugs Awareness Suggestions | Len MistrettaLen Mistretta
We share all the matter related drugs and alcohol via this guidelines as per Len Mistretta. These are too beneficial so real and understand these tips.
Alcohol and TobaccoCHAPTER 12Chapter 12.docxSHIVA101531
Alcohol and Tobacco
CHAPTER 12
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Chapter 12
Alcohol and Tobacco
Learning Outcomes:Describe the impact of alcohol misuse among college students, and define binge drinkingDefine a standard drinkDescribe the symptoms of alcohol poisoning, and state what you should do if someone exhibits any of the symptomsEvaluate your drinking habits and list any health risks you are taking
Chapter 12
Alcohol and Tobacco
Learning Outcomes (continued):Describe some of the tobacco-control
policies on college campusesList the health effects of smoking
tobacco or using smokeless tobaccoDiscuss several recommended ways
to quit smokingDescribe the health effects of environmental or secondhand tobacco smokeAssess the health risks you may have experienced as a result of your own or others’ use of tobacco
Why Students Drink
Common Influences
Social norms Participation in Sports
Party Schools Coping
Living Arrangements Parental approval
Celebrations First-year transition
High Risk Drinking
High Risk Drinking:
binge drinking: man – 5 or more drinks; woman – 4 or more drinks at single sitting
pre-drinking: consuming alcoholic beverages before going to bars or parties
underage drinking:
drinking with disordered eating:
consumption of caffeinated alcoholic drinks
Risks & Consequences of DrinkingAtypical BehaviorAcademic ProblemsRisky Sexual BehaviorSexual AssaultUnintentional InjuryConsequences after collegeIllness and death
Consumption of large quantities of alcohol in short amount of time increases the risks & consequences even more
Alcohol Standard drink – equivalent to ½ oz. of 100% ethyl alcohol 12oz bottle/can of 5% alcohol beerOne glass (4-5oz) of wine (12% alcohol)One small glass (2 ½ oz) of fortified wine( 20%)One shot (10z) of distilled spirits (50%)
Factors affecting BAC
How much and how quickly you drink
What you’re drinking
Your size Your age
Your gender Your race
Other drugs Expectations
Family history Tolerance
Eating Stress/Fatigue
Alcohol Poisoning – Know the signsMental confusion, stupor, coma, or person cannot be rousedVomitingSeizureSlow breathing (<8 breaths/min)Irregular breathing ( 10s+ between breaths)Hypothermia
This is a medical emergency - seek help immediately – Call 911
Acute and Long-term Effects of Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Problems
Alcohol abuse: continued use of alcohol despite awareness of social, occupational, psychological, or physical problems related to drinking or drinking in dangerous ways or situations
Alcohol dependence: development of a strong craving for alcohol because it produces pleasurable feelings or relieves stress
Alcoholism: a chronic, progressive, potentially fatal disease characterized by impaired control of drinking, a preoccupation with alcohol, continued use despite adverse consequences
Why People Start SmokingLimited EducationUnderestimation of RisksAdolescent Experimentation and RebellionStressParent Role ModelsAddictionGeneticsWe.
Alcohol and Tobacco
CHAPTER 12
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Chapter 12
Alcohol and Tobacco
Learning Outcomes:Describe the impact of alcohol misuse among college students, and define binge drinkingDefine a standard drinkDescribe the symptoms of alcohol poisoning, and state what you should do if someone exhibits any of the symptomsEvaluate your drinking habits and list any health risks you are taking
Chapter 12
Alcohol and Tobacco
Learning Outcomes (continued):Describe some of the tobacco-control
policies on college campusesList the health effects of smoking
tobacco or using smokeless tobaccoDiscuss several recommended ways
to quit smokingDescribe the health effects of environmental or secondhand tobacco smokeAssess the health risks you may have experienced as a result of your own or others’ use of tobacco
Why Students Drink
Common Influences
Social norms Participation in Sports
Party Schools Coping
Living Arrangements Parental approval
Celebrations First-year transition
High Risk Drinking
High Risk Drinking:
binge drinking: man – 5 or more drinks; woman – 4 or more drinks at single sitting
pre-drinking: consuming alcoholic beverages before going to bars or parties
underage drinking:
drinking with disordered eating:
consumption of caffeinated alcoholic drinks
Risks & Consequences of DrinkingAtypical BehaviorAcademic ProblemsRisky Sexual BehaviorSexual AssaultUnintentional InjuryConsequences after collegeIllness and death
Consumption of large quantities of alcohol in short amount of time increases the risks & consequences even more
Alcohol Standard drink – equivalent to ½ oz. of 100% ethyl alcohol 12oz bottle/can of 5% alcohol beerOne glass (4-5oz) of wine (12% alcohol)One small glass (2 ½ oz) of fortified wine( 20%)One shot (10z) of distilled spirits (50%)
Factors affecting BAC
How much and how quickly you drink
What you’re drinking
Your size Your age
Your gender Your race
Other drugs Expectations
Family history Tolerance
Eating Stress/Fatigue
Alcohol Poisoning – Know the signsMental confusion, stupor, coma, or person cannot be rousedVomitingSeizureSlow breathing (<8 breaths/min)Irregular breathing ( 10s+ between breaths)Hypothermia
This is a medical emergency - seek help immediately – Call 911
Acute and Long-term Effects of Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Problems
Alcohol abuse: continued use of alcohol despite awareness of social, occupational, psychological, or physical problems related to drinking or drinking in dangerous ways or situations
Alcohol dependence: development of a strong craving for alcohol because it produces pleasurable feelings or relieves stress
Alcoholism: a chronic, progressive, potentially fatal disease characterized by impaired control of drinking, a preoccupation with alcohol, continued use despite adverse consequences
Why People Start SmokingLimited EducationUnderestimation of RisksAdolescent Experimentation and RebellionStressParent Role ModelsAddictionGeneticsWe ...
Its defined as patterns of drinking or using drugs (prescription and illicit) that result in harm to a person’s health, well-being, relationships, and productivity. A person who abuses drugs and alcohol is not necessarily an addict. However, abuse of these substances is a risk factor for developing an addiction because continuous abuse can lead to physical and psychological dependence.
Alcohol And Adolescence What Every Educator Should KnowSarah Pahl
Presentation designed to equip educators of adolescents with knowledge of alcohol's effects on adolescent brains and bodies, the ability to identify risk and protective factors, and specific tools for the classroom to communicate positive prevention messages.
Understanding the Health Problems, Risk Factors & Treatment in AdolescenceEPIC Health
Adolescence is the period of transition from childhood into adulthood - a phase of life when significant physical, psychological, emotional changes take place in our body and mind. Learn more about adolescence and health.
Understand Clients Mental Health Diagnosis & Appropriately Interact with themuyvillage
Definition of mental illness. The causes of mental illness. Tips on how to empower youth with mental health disorders. Ways to teach skills to youth who have the following diagnosis: Reactive Attachment, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD, Spectrum Disorders,
Definition of Grief. Review of 5 stages of grief by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. Ways we can help youth who are greiving. How to make separation or loss easier.
Anti ulcer drugs and their Advance pharmacology ||
Anti-ulcer drugs are medications used to prevent and treat ulcers in the stomach and upper part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers). These ulcers are often caused by an imbalance between stomach acid and the mucosal lining, which protects the stomach lining.
||Scope: Overview of various classes of anti-ulcer drugs, their mechanisms of action, indications, side effects, and clinical considerations.
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
Function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that along with the spermatozoa, constitutes semen
A healthy human prostate measures (4cm-vertical, by 3cm-horizontal, 2cm ant-post ).
It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It has anterior, median, posterior and two lateral lobes
It’s work is regulated by androgens which are responsible for male sex characteristics
Generalised disease of the prostate due to hormonal derangement which leads to non malignant enlargement of the gland (increase in the number of epithelial cells and stromal tissue)to cause compression of the urethra leading to symptoms (LUTS
Ozempic: Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Saeid Safari
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Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
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Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...Sujoy Dasgupta
Dr Sujoy Dasgupta presented the study on "Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility? – The unexplored stories of non-consummation" in the 13th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE 2024) at Manila on 24 May, 2024.
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Prix Galien International 2024 Forum ProgramLevi Shapiro
June 20, 2024, Prix Galien International and Jerusalem Ethics Forum in ROME. Detailed agenda including panels:
- ADVANCES IN CARDIOLOGY: A NEW PARADIGM IS COMING
- WOMEN’S HEALTH: FERTILITY PRESERVATION
- WHAT’S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS,
ONCOLOGICAL AND INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASES?
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ETHICS
- GENE THERAPY
- BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR DEMOCRATIZING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
- ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES
- Prix Galien International Awards Ceremony
Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
The definition of substance abuse can be defined as a pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood-altering purposes.
Although there are several areas of substance use within the different generations, we will focus primarily on adolescent age.
Alcohol is one of the easiest and most popular substances for adolescent youth to obtain
The history of alcohol use starting with the Greeks and Egyptians and early European Settlers. The temperance movement was an effort to reduce the consumption of alcohol. People believed alcohol abuse was a source of social problems that included violence, crime and poverty.
Alcohol is the most widely used drug and many different ages use starting with the adolescense.
Examples of alcohol
The effects of alcohol can be displayed in many ways with adolescents and on into adulthood. Irritability, Depression and unsteady gait may be the effects to look at with Adolescents.
Physical symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and psychological effects from prolonged use include (Refer to the slide).
Additional symptoms of alcohol withdrawl
The dangers of alcohol abuse with adolescents over an extended period of time. (refer to the slide). Effects on the fetus include fetal alcohol syndrome, which then appears on a child in the form of facial deformities, slow and retarded development, brain and neurological problems.
The earlier an adolescent begins to drink alcohol the more likely problems with dependency occur in the future. Here are some interesting facts about age of use and age of dependency.
Adolescents increase risky behaviors with continue alcohol abuse. These are some effects that are often found with teenage substance use. Easy to obtain. Most are binge drinkers.( Refer to slide for the rest of the information. )
The consequence of allowing a child alcohol is defined by(slide statement).
Marijuana has some slang names that are often used to cover up the real name of the substance.
Here are some facts about marijuana use with adolescents. Refer to the slide.
This is a detection guideline for adolescents who are causal to chronic, heavy users.(Refer to the slide for time duration of each category.)
Here a list of immediate responses to smoking marijuana. Refer to slide
More short term effects with marijuana use. Refer to the slide.
Physical health concerns for marijuana use that may occur if a teenager continues use into adulthood.
Three areas of prolonged marijuana use in adolescents that can be affected. Refer to the slide.
The symptoms occur within 2-3 weeks of last smoking incident. Refer to slide
Marijuana abuse has social effects on adolescents. Refer to the slide.
In some people marijuana use can affect family by causing contention within the family dynamic when the use is discovered. Others are also affected in school and peer interactions as well as time missed at work due to focus on use. Recreational activities can also be affected because of slow motor skills and decreased reaction time that would impair participation.
Another reason for not using marijuana is (Refer to the slide)
Here are other substances that are used by adolescents by not as common due to cost or availability. There are side effects and health concerns but our today is on the two most common substances with adolescents which are alcohol and marijuana.
Social skills training to replace some old negative peer interactions can be helpful with adolescents in our treatment homes or group homes. Continue to treat the individual with dignity as they are starting the road to recovery and a lapse may be just a bump in that road.
Explore ways to reduce access to drugs through teaching strategies to resistance to peer pressure, high risk situations and consulting with the adolescents therapist. Positive reinforcement helps a teen experience the good feelings in a more appropriate way. The can be a continued pattern when reinforced this way. Be redundant means to continue to teach and support the teen with behaviors that will lead them away from substance use.
Read the statement on the slide. Anytime an alternate solution is attempted to be reached can help assist the youth to create change in their thinking and lifestyle.
Here are some of the resources used for the presentation today