PPL 20 Unit #3

Activity 5

Describing Substance Use and Abuse

Objectives of Module

Students will• Demonstrate understanding of issues leading to

substance use and abuse• Coping strategies to drug use and abuse

Friday(4) & Thursday (2)

Library Reference Room

INQUIRY

• Important to know the effects of drugs on the body

• Greater importance is understanding the cause for drug dependency and strategies to prevent

Self Esteem

Definition

n. Confidence and respect for oneself

Webster’s Universal Dictionary and Thesaurus

Self Image

Definition

n. One’s sense of oneself or one’s importance.

Webster’s Universal Dictionary and Thesaurus

SMALL GROUP TASK

Who influences our self image? Create a list and report your findings back to the class in five minutes.

Class Discussion

How does self esteem get damaged?

Does self esteem get lowered from a damaged self image?

Is a person with a lower self esteem prone to outside influences? If so, what type of influences?

What indicators (signs) can be noticed of a person with a lower self esteem?

Maslow’s Heirarchy of Needs

“We are not prompted to satisfy our higher level needs, until our fundamental lower level needs are met.” – Abraham Maslow

Self-actualization (motive to achieve)

Esteem needs

Belongingness needs

Safety needs

Physiological needs

Curiosity

Definition

n the quality of being curious, inquisitiveness; a strange, rare or interesting object

Fear of Failing

Failure is a learning process, people do not know how to handle failure

F – findingA – anotherI – importantL – lessonU – uponR – reviewingE – experience

• How do you get ahead with fear of failing? Questions need to be asked !

Significance of Questions

• Why?

• Why not?

• Why not now?

• Why not me? (Big Question)

“ the challenge is not getting the right answer . . . define the right question.” – Albert Einstein

Substance Abusers

• Self esteem low, perception of self image high (cool)

• Reaction to failure – flight

• Perpetual cycle – difficult to break

Role of Sport

• Achievement – a wish to improve• Affiliation – desire to belong• Sensation – desire to experience the feeling,

sights and sounds of sport• Self direction – a wish to feel a sense of

control• Managing how to handle winning and

losing.

Prevention and Treatment

• Thursday examine treatment strategies by creating a pamphlet in the computer lab.

Drug

Definition

n a substance that alters the structure and function of the body.

Small Group Activity

Students are to get into groups of four. Assemble the substance dependence categories and characteristics in order showing a progression to dependence.

Path to DependenceExperimenter Regular User Pre-Occupied

UserAddict

Motivated by curiousity

Seeks the high Thinks more about drugs

More difficult to get a high

Learning about mood swings

Peer group uses Wants to be high more often

Must take drug to survive

‘high’ is a new feeling

Tolerance develops

Relationships are difficult

Relates to drugs not people

Can still relate to other people

Has some problems relating

Uses when alone Will use any time

Tempted by something that is considered illicit

Comfort and confidence in using

Thinks he/she is in control

Drugs are his/her life

Smoking a Drug?

• Yes, nicotine. Health implications

• Life expectancy reduced with scientific link to cancer.

• Emphysema

• Weakened immune system – susceptibility to colds, pneumonia

Progression to Dependence

• Why is tobacco considered to be a gateway drug?

• What risk factors may cause a person to move from one stage to the next?