Problematic Substance use
What substances are most used problematicaly?
Marijuana is the most used drug in the world,
people roll marijuana into e-cigarettes (vapes)
People have been putting marijuana in brownies,
cookies, candy, tea and etc
Phenobarbital is a drug used to treat anxiety, sleep problems and seizures
If taken more than prescribed
if taken more than needed people
people can get addicted to it
Alcohol is used widely in adults,
more men than women consume alcohol
Who/What can be affected?
They can be forced into it or they get into it for their own reasons
Anyone can be affected by problematic substance use
Family, friends, adults, teenagers,
you, communties, neighbours
Jobs, friendships, relationships, school marks
Where can someone get help?
Therapy sessions with a counselor
(school counselor)
Your parents/guardians or teachers
Doctors or medical facilities
Support groups
What are some related behavoirs to problematic substance use?
Rapid or rambling speech
Confusion, delusions and hallucinations
Unfocused in school, bad marks and
not paying attention in class, fooling
around
Aggression or violent actions
Aggressive and vilolent behaviours
Robbing, bossing people around,
kicking, punching and/or beating people up
Irritability, anxiety or paranoia
Dilated pupils
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
https://www.camh.ca/
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/about-problematic-substance-use.html
https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana
Warning signs of problematic substance use?
Changes in personality and behavior
Shakes, tremors, or slurred speech
Aggressive and/or violent movements
Bloodshot eyes and frequent bloody noses
Lack of concern for personal hygiene
Why do people abuse substances?
People substance abuse to get away from their problems but their problems will still be there
To have "fun" at parties or get away from like and go into another world
What is problematics substance use?
Someone who uses drugs or alcohol in a bad way, that has a negative effect on their health and life
How is problematic substance use related to mental illness?
Several drugs can cause short-term symptoms of psychosis
Substance is linked to depression, it can trigger depression and anxiety
For some people it can also lead to longlasting symptoms
