Subtance use and abuse

Subtance use and abuse

Is ploblematic substance use linked to mental illness?

Yes, in a survey they found that who experience a mental illness during their lives will also experience a substance use disorder and vice versa.

where can someone get help from?

Guidance counselor

Parents

School teacher

There are many websites

what are some related behaviours?

They Can't speak properly

Smell

No energy

Feeling of exhilaration and excess confidence.

Main topic

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-problematic-substance-use.html

what are some warning signs of problematic substance use?

Suicidal thoughts.

Depression.

Aggressive behavior.

Sudden changes in mood.

what percentage of school aged children are abusing substances ?

60 percent of high school students

why do people abuse substances ?

Someone was forced to take drugs by a parent or by a friend

A person is trying to fix an issue within their life and they see drugs as the solution.

who can be affected ?

Yourself

School

Friends

Family

what is problematic substance use?

Problematic substance use is when someone uses drugs or alcohol in a harmful way