Substance Use and Abuse REVIEW How Drug Use

Substance Use and Abuse

REVIEW: How Drug Use Begins � Culture and Media � Curiosity � Social Acceptance � Lack of Knowledge About the Risks � Celebrations and Religious Observances � Everyday Emotional Pressure � Mental Health Problems

REVIEW: Types of Drugs � Mood-altering drugs affect the body’s central nervous system (CNS), which sends information about what we are sensing or feeling to the body. � We can classify mood-altering drugs according to the specific effects they have on our minds and bodies: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Marijuana Hallucinogens Depressants Stimulants Anabolic Steroids

REVIEW: Dealing with Drug Dependence ◦ The continued compulsive use of a substance, even in the face of growing problems in a number of life areas (ie. Work, family, legal problems) Two Types: 1. Physical Dependence 2. Psychological Dependence

Physiological Effects of Cannabis

Physiological Effects of Steroids

Physiological Effects of Substance Abuse

Physiological Effects of Alcohol

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Leroy and his buddies are smoking on school property…although they are hidden from view. � Legal Illegal Don’t Know

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Leroy and his buddies are smoking on school property…although they are hidden from view. � Legal � ILLEGAL: Illegal Don’t Know It is illegal for anyone, staff or student or visitor to smoke anywhere on school property. If under the age of 16, the person will receive a summons to appear in court and the judge will determine the fine. The fine is automatically $120 if over the age of 16.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Billy is 17. His family is having a party at home to celebrate his father’s birthday. Billy has a glass of wine with dinner. � Legal Illegal Don’t Know

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Billy is 17. His family is having a party at home to celebrate his father’s birthday. Billy has a glass of wine with dinner. � Legal � LEGAL: Illegal Don’t Know It is legal for an underage person to drink alcohol in the company of his/her parents, at home.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Billy’s friend John (age 17) also comes to dinner and Billy’s dad serves him a glass of wine also. � Legal Illegal Don’t Know

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Billy’s friend John (age 17) also comes to dinner and Billy’s dad serves him a glass of wine also. � Legal � ILLEGAL: Illegal Don’t Know It is illegal to serve alcohol to underage friends of children.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Ted’s locker was searched at school. The principal found marijuana. � Legal Illegal Don’t Know ILLEGAL: It is illegal to serve alcohol to underage friends of children.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Ted’s locker was searched at school. The principal found marijuana. � Legal � ILLEGAL: Illegal Don’t Know Possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana is an offence which carries a maximum fine of $1000 or six months imprisonment.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Sharon was driving home and was pulled over by police. She refused to provided a breath sample and did not give a reason. � Legal Illegal Don’t Know ILLEGAL: Possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana is an offence which carries a maximum fine of $1000 or six months imprisonment.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Sharon was driving home and was pulled over by police. She refused to provided a breath sample and did not give a reason. � Legal � ILLEGAL: Illegal Don’t Know Breath samples are required when requested unless there is a reasonable excuse (medical). A license can be suspended for 90 days because of a failed or refused breath test.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Kevin has had several drinks at his friend’s house and knows that he should not drive home. He gets into his car and decides to sit in the driver’s seat and sleep for a few hours before leaving. His car is parked in the driveway of his friend’s house. � Legal Illegal Don’t Know ILLEGAL: Breath samples are required when requested unless there is a reasonable excuse (medical). A license can be suspended for 90 days because of a failed or refused breath test.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Kevin has had several drinks at his friend’s house and knows that he should not drive home. He gets into his car and decides to sit in the driver’s seat and sleep for a few hours before leaving. His car is parked in the driveway of his friend’s house. � Legal � ILLEGAL: Illegal Don’t Know A motorist can be convicted, in a parking log or on the road. Being in a position to set the car in motion (even accidentally) can result in a conviction.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Doug is having a party. His friend George arrives. Although George appears to be drunk when he arrives, Doug gives George a beer. George leaves the party and drives into a telephone pole on the way home. Are Doug’s actions…. � Legal Illegal Don’t Know ILLEGAL: A motorist can be convicted, in a parking log or on the road. Being in a position to set the car in motion (even accidentally) can result in a conviction.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Doug is having a party. His friend George arrives. Although George appears to be drunk when he arrives, Doug gives George a beer. George leaves the party and drives into a telephone pole on the way home. Are Doug’s actions…. � Legal � ILLEGAL: Illegal Don’t Know It is illegal to sell or supply alcohol to others (in a restaurant, bar, or at home), if that person appears to be intoxicated.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Carlos has a joint and brings it to school to share with his friends. � Legal Illegal Don’t Know LLEGAL: It is illegal to sell or supply alcohol to others (in a restaurant, bar, or at home), if that person appears to be intoxicated.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Carlos has a joint and brings it to school to share with his friends. � Legal � ILLEGAL: Illegal Don’t Know Carlos can be convicted for trafficking for transportation of drugs. No money needs to change hands.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Jess, a high school student, often buys two or three cigarettes from the corner store when she does not have enough cash to buy a whole pack. � Legal Illegal Don’t Know LLEGAL: Carlos can be convicted for trafficking for transportation of drugs. No money needs to change hands.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Jess often buys two or three cigarettes from the corner store when she does not have enough cash to buy a whole pack. � Legal � ILLEGAL: Illegal Don’t Know The retailer must sell cigarettes in packs of at least 20 or be charged under the Tobacco Control Act, with a fine of up to $10, 000. The corporation may be fined up to $100, 000 and may lose the rights to sell tobacco. The store clerk may be fined $215 -$4000.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Maria, a Grade 10 student, shared cigarettes with some of her classmates. � Legal Illegal Don’t Know LLEGAL: The retailer must sell cigarettes in packs of at least 20 or be charged under the Tobacco Control Act, with a fine of up to $10, 000. The corporation may be fined clerk may be fined $215 -$4000.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Maria, a Grade 10 student, shared cigarettes with some of her classmates. � Legal � ILLEGAL: Illegal Don’t Know It is an offense to give or sell tobacco to anyone under the age of 19. Individuals may be fined $215 -$4000. 215$4000.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Gabby is having a party. She has not provided any alcohol to anyone under the age of 19, but knows that there are some underage people present who are drinking. � Legal Illegal Don’t Know LEGAL: It is an offense to give or sell tobacco to anyone under the age of 19. Individuals may be fined $215 -$4000.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Gabby is having a party. She has not provided any alcohol to anyone under the age of 19, but knows that there are some underage people present who are drinking. � Legal � ILLEGAL: Illegal Don’t Know It is illegal to give alcohol to someone under the age of 19 or allow this to happen at your event even if you did not personally provide the alcohol.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Many youth in John’s community sniff glue. John often buys glue and shares it with his friends. John is 15 years old. � Legal Illegal Don’t Know LEGAL: It is illegal to give alcohol to someone under the age of 19 or allow this to happen at your event even if you did not personally provide the alcohol.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Many youth in John’s community sniff glue. John often buys glue and shares it with his friends. John is 15 years old. � Legal � LEGAL: Illegal Don’t Know The possession or use of solvents and aerosols is not prohibited under federal or Ontario law. In Alberta and some states in the U. S. , there are regulations to restrict the sale of glue and to make the sniffing of solvents illegal.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Michelle, who is 19, often goes to raves and buys Ecstasy. � Legal Illegal Don’t Know AL: The possession or use of solvents and aerosols is not prohibited under federal or Ontario law. In Alberta and some states in the U. S. , there are regulations to restrict the sale of glue and to make the sniffing of solvents illegal.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Michelle, who is 19, often goes to raves and buys Ecstasy. � Legal � ILLEGAL: Illegal Don’t Know Ecstasy is an illicit drug and possession and trafficking is covered under the Controlled Substances Act. A charge of possession will result in a court appearance, and a conviction could lead to a fine and/or imprisonment.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Raf, who injects heroin fairly frequently, receives sterile needs from a community centre’s need exchange program… � Legal Illegal Don’t Know LEGAL: Ecstasy is an illicit drug and possession and trafficking is covered under the Controlled Substances Act. A charge of possession will result in a court appearance, and a conviction could lead to a fine and/or imprisonment.

Legal Aspects of Drug Use � Raf, who injects heroin fairly frequently, receives sterile needs from a community centre’s need exchange program… � Legal � LEGAL: Illegal Don’t Know Even though Raf is using heroin, an illegal substance, his health and safety, as well as the communities, will be protected by the use of sterile needles. Therefore, needle exchange programs are recognized as an effective harm reduction measure.