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GOALS S SHOW THE DIFFERENT APARATUS FOR VAPING S TEACH YOU THE HARMFUL CHEMICALS IN VAPING S SHOW HOW YOU CAN VAPE THC AND CBD OIL S TEACH WHY IT IS NOT SAFER THEN SMOKING CIGARETTES S SHOW ADVANTAGES TO ADDING MINDFULNESS AND GRATITUDES TO YOUR DAILY LESSONS AND HOW IT CAN HAVE AN OVERALL AFFECT.
Social Host Law It is illegal for any person over the age of eighteen who owns, • rents, or otherwise controls a private residence, to allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages by any minor on the premises This law provides a legal basis for holding adults (anyone over • 18) responsible for knowingly allowing parties for individuals under the age of 21 to occur at a place under their control, whether or not they provide the alcohol.
Overdose Prevention: 911 Good Samaritan Law S In September 2011, the 911 Good Samaritan Law went into effect to address fears about a police response to an overdose. S This law provides significant legal protection against criminal charge and prosecution for possession of controlled substances, as well as possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. S This protection applies to both the person seeking assistance in good faith as well as to the person who has overdosed. Class A-1 drug felonies as well as sale or intent to sell controlled substances S are not covered by the law. http://www.health.ny.gov/
What is the average age for people in the US to begin using drugs?
Mind and Mood Altering Drugs Alcohol o Amphetamine o Cannabis o Hallucinogens o Inhalants o Opiates o Benzodiazepines o Sedatives o Stimulants o
Rx New Step heroin, in Drug Ladder meth, crack cocaine shrooms, Ecstasy Prescription/over-the- counter drugs (Rx/OTC) AVERAGE AGE liquor, marijuana OF FIRST USE IS 11-13 YEARS OLD cigarettes, beer/wine
• A highly concentrated D version of THC known as Butane Hash Oil, Dabs, or Wax is made using A highly explosive butane. • Extremely potent; 1-2 B drops of oil can equal the amount of 1 joint. • Oil is then put into a S Vaporizer, E-cigarette/g- pen, or food.
http://vapeny.com/new-users/legalities/ ON AUGUST 8TH, 2016, LEGISLATION PASSED 90 DAYS PRIOR WENT INTO EFFECT WHICH CLASSIFIED ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES AND E LIQUIDS AS TOBACCO PRODUCTS. HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE TO VAPE? In most local municipalities, the age to vape is the same as purchasing cigarettes, which is 18. There are exceptions out there however, such as 21 in Nassau County, NY and 21 in New York City. Online sales in the US now require all customers to be 21 or older, including age verification with state ID, drivers license, or passport. CAN I USE THE DEVICE INDOORS? In the United States, there are currently only two jurisdictions where electronic cigarette use is prohibited in places that normally prohibit real cigarettes: Suffolk County, New York and the State of New Jersey.
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S A Juul “starter” kit costs $49.99 if you buy it online from the company. It includes a re-chargeable Juul device, a USB charger, a warranty, and a four-pack of the flavored Juul pods. On its website, the company promises a “powerful vapor experience”.
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HEALTH NEWS FROM NPR Teenagers Embrace JUUL, Saying It's Discreet Enough To Vape In Class December 4, 201711:58 AM ET
The Latest! NIH Monitoring the Future Study, 2017 • 1/3 of high school seniors report using some kind of vaping device in the past year “We are especially concerned because the survey shows that some of the teens using these devices are first - time nicotine users,” Nora D. Volkow, MD, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse “Recent research suggests that some of them could move on to regular cigarette smoking, so it is critical that we intervene with evidence-based efforts to prevent youth from using these products .” • Marijuana use among high school seniors increased from 35.6 percent in 2016 to 37.1 percent in 2017, according to U.S. News & World Report . The survey also found a decrease in high school seniors’ perceptions of the risk of using marijuana.
Hot off the Press! https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/12/health/fda-e-cigarette-juul-crackdown-bn/index.html S
RISK DISAPPROVAL USE /DO
self medication - recreation - poor coping skills
S Curiosity S Peer pressure S Relaxation S Anxiety S Social acceptance S Depression S Escape S Energy S Lose inhibitions
Risk Factors for Drug Use and Abuse S Family history S predisposition to drug or alcohol problems S Close friends who use drugs or alcohol S Early first use S Diagnosed or undiagnosed depression/other mental health disorders S Problems in school/learning disabilities
Tips for Parents • Teach Resistance Skills: Teach your child appropriate ways to say “no.” also make sure they know who to call for help. Role play! • Take a firm position against any use of drugs: Establish rules and consequences. Exercise authority and do not accept getting high as normal.
Tips for Parents • Give Your Students Responsibility for their own problems: While consequences may be embarrassing, it is important for them to learn responsibility. Teach them to advocate on their own behalf. • Support Outside Interests: Encourage your child to get involved. Let them join sports teams or clubs that can help them develop healthy coping skills and positive support systems.
“I think my child might be using” “I think my friend is on drugs” How will I know…
How do I know if someone is having a problem with drugs or alcohol? It is important to 1.Physical/Health identify how a 2.Emotional/Psychological persons substance 3.Interpersonal Relationships use has lead to (Family/Friends) changes or 4.Education/Vocation dysfunctions in 6 5.Financial specific life areas 6.Craving
Coping Skills Unhealthy Coping Skills Healthy Coping Skills • Exercise Substance Use / Self-Medication • • Communication Emotional Eating • • (peers, professionals, family, supports) Gambling • • Relaxation techniques Over spending • • (meditation, quiet time, spiritual practice, activities of enjoyment) Feelings of Inadequacies / Low • • Acceptance Self-Worth • (does not mean likability) Anger Management Issues / • • Mindfulness Rage • Self-expression/Creative expression
Mindfulness: An ability to focus on thoughts, feelings or perceptions that arise moment to moment in a non- judgemental way
“I am struggling with mental health and stress, could Mindfulness help? Mindfulness can be used to aid a range of symptoms including: ✓ ADHD ✓ Anxiety ✓ Stress ✓ Depression
MINDFULNESS Research shows that schools with comprehensive mindfulness training see benefits for teachers and students. Beyond teachers and students, schools that weave mindfulness practices into the school day are seeing positive changes in school culture. Rigorous peer-reviewed evidence-based research on school sites using mindfulness curriculum programs during this period of 2018 include the following benefits: BENEFIT FOR SCHOOL BENEFIT FOR STUDENTS COMMUNITIES Improve Cognitive Function: Better focus and Improve School Climate: Fewer referrals for S S concentration, improved grades discipline Cultivate Well-Being: Improvements in S Support Teacher Well-Being & Effectiveness: S emotion regulation, compassionate attitudes Reduced burnout, professional improvement, and behavior, empathy, perspective-taking, increased job satisfaction, emotional grit, social skills, and healthy habits resilience, classroom management Manage Stress & Anxiety: Decrease in stress, S Deepen Parent Relationships: Improvements S test anxiety, depression, general anxiety, in secure and positive parent-teen relationships posttraumatic symptoms including ACES
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