8th Chapter 11: Lesson 11.3 Preventing and Treating Medication and Drug Abuse pg.

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item
rehabilitation program		treatment for substance use disorders that may involve detoxification, medications, or time spent in a rehabilitation facility
residential treatment program		plan for helping people get through the early stages of breaking an addiction in an inpatient environment with lots of support and few distractions
outpatient treatment program		provides drug education or counseling without requiring a hospital stay
medication-assisted treatment (MAT)		use of medicinal and behavioral treatment together
sober living communities		occurrence when a person takes a medication or drug again after deciding to stop
relapse		plan that teaches people skills for dealing with peer pressure and for handling stressful events without relying on medications or drugs
skills-training program		alcohol- and drug-free living environments that reduce some of the temptation and pressure people may feel to use alcohol and drugs

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Why Do Some People Misuse and Abuse Medications and Drugs?
_______  people's risk for using, misusing, and abusing substances. People whose _______  family members experienced addiction are at greater risk for developing an addiction themselves. A person's genetic makeup can also affect personality traits, like curiosity and _______ , that cause them to experiment with medications and drugs.

Choosing not to _______  or _______  medications and drugs can be challenging for young people. This is especially true when their environment exposes them to drugs and the pressures of trying them (Figure 11.18). For example, if a young person’s family member, friend, or role model misuses or abuses medications or drugs, the person may copy that _______ .

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Preventing Medication and Drug Misuse and Abuse
_______  and _______  misuse and abuse have _______  health consequences and can lead to substance use _______ . Abusing and misusing these substances _______  function, and a young person’s brain is still developing (Figure 11.19). Preventing early medication and drug abuse can help prevent serious health _______  .

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Promote Mental Health
One way to _______  and drug misuse and abuse is to care for your mental and emotional health. Poorly managed stress can lead to _______ , depression, and other health conditions. _______  conditions and illnesses and stress increase a person’s risk for medication and drug abuse. When people misuse or abuse medication or drugs to deal with mental health conditions, they only make them worse. When substance use _______  occur together with other mental illnesses, they are called co-occurring disorders.

Avoid Risky Situations
Certain situations carry more _______  for misusing and abusing medications or drugs. For example, people sometimes use drugs at parties. Spending time with someone who misuses or abuses medications or drugs can also put you at risk. To _______  these situations, choose not to go to parties where drugs are present. Make friends with people who share your values about _______  medication and drug misuse and abuse.

Think Ahead

Sometimes it can be hard to say no when someone offers you drugs. In a surprise situation, you might forget what you want to say. Planning ahead can reduce this risk. Before you get into this _______ , plan how you will say no. What will you say? What will you do if the person keeps asking you? What will you do to get out of the situation? _______  through this plan with a trusted adult can help. As you think ahead, consider how you can protect yourself from _______  exposure to medication and drugs. Only accept medications from your parent or guardian, doctor, or _______ . At parties, do not let anyone else pour you a drink and do not leave your drink alone. At home, store medications in their original, closed containers and talk with your _______  or guardian before taking a medication.

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Using Refusal Skills 

_______  are strategies you can use to stand up to pressures and influences that want you to engage in unhealthy behaviors. Knowing how to respond and what to say if someone offers you medications or drugs can help you avoid them (Figure 11.20). For example, one _______  for refusing drugs is to be direct and say in a firm, but polite way, “No thanks, I don’t use drugs.” Another strategy is to provide an excuse, such as “I don’t want to try drugs because my parents will ground me if I do.”

If you continue to feel _______  to use drugs, you might ask the person pressuring you to stop. Remember that real friends respect each other’s choices. Let the person know that you need friends who will respect your decision. If the person _______  to accept this, you may need to stop spending time with that person.

You may feel pressured to use drugs because it seems like everyone is doing it, but this is not true. Many young people have never tried drugs and have _______  to living a drug-free lifestyle. A good rule is to make friends with people who share your values and become one another’s _______ . You may want to make new friends by getting involved in activities that promote health and wellness.

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Educate and Advocate
Unfortunately, many young people do not understand how quickly misuse or abuse can lead to addiction. _______  young people about health hazards can help _______  medication and drug misuse and abuse.

Schools play a role in preventing medication and drug misuse and abuse. Many schools have substance-abuse prevention programs to help _______ . Studies show that medication and drug misuse and abuse are less common among students who participate in these programs. _______  prevention programs explain the short- and long-term effects of medication and drug misuse and abuse. In addition, school policies and regulations exist to eliminate drug use on school property.

Certain _______  groups and programs increase public awareness about medication and drug abuse. For example, the _______  and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) create public service announcements (PSAs) for TV, radio, and the Internet. A public service announcement (PSA) is a media message to support _______ . You may have seen some PSA videos on TV, in movie previews, or on the Internet.

The AWARxE _______  Drug Safety Program spreads awareness about prescription medication abuse. The program teaches people valuable skills, such as how to use, store, and _______  of medications safely (Figure 11.21).

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Treating Medication and Drug Misuse and Abuse
When people use, misuse, or _______ , drugs, and other substances, they may need to seek medical treatment for side effects, including those of overdose. _______  and education about the dangers of medication and drug abuse can also help the person stop these risky behaviors.

Without treatment, people who misuse and abuse medications and drugs, including substances like marijuana or _______  drugs, often develop a substance use disorder, which is a mental illness. People with a substance use disorder cannot fix themselves. They need help from their _______ , which can include family, friends, and professionals, such as counselors. Even after breaking an addiction, many people struggle to manage their addiction throughout their lives.

Often, the first step in treating a _______  use disorder is getting help from a rehabilitation program. In these programs, _______  begin treatment by overseeing the process of detoxification (which clears all medications or drugs from a person’s body). Programs may be residential or outpatient (Figure 11.22). In _______  treatment programs, people get through the early stages of breaking an addiction in an inpatient environment with lots of support and few distractions. An _______  treatment program may provide education or counseling without requiring a hospital stay.

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Helping Someone with a Substance Use Disorder
_______  is a serious and sometimes scary situation. If you want to help someone you know who has a substance use disorder, or who uses, misuses, or abuses medications, drugs, or other substances, you should first get support for yourself. You do not need to do this alone. Talk to a parent or guardian, doctor, _______ , or _______ . These trusted adults can often provide advice and guidance for helping someone who has an addiction. They can also step in to get the person _______ .
How do you know if someone is misusing or abusing medications or drugs? Possible _______  signs are shown in Figure 11.24.

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Figure 11.24

Warning Signs of Medication or Drug Misuse or Abuse
_______  of interest in school
Change in _______  or personality
Trouble _______  in class
Change in _______  habits
Change in _______  habits
Hanging out with a new group of _______  who abuse medications or drugs
_______  money or _______  belongings to get money for medications or drugs

Critical thinking.
What can you do to help a classmate who has a substance use disorder? Explain multiple actions you can take before the person gets help, once the person decides to get help, and if you notice a relapse.

See the “Helping Someone with a Substance Use Disorder” section of this lesson for possible responses. pg 361