Sieglinde Warren, LCDC III District 6650, Rotary Club of Canfield, Ohio

Understand risky adolescent behavior A drug is a drug is a drug...or is it? Become familiar with risky behaviors involving substances Recognize signs and symptoms of risky substance use Become familiar with use prevalence Have an action plan

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Noun 1.The transitional period between puberty and adulthood in human development, extending mainly over the teen years and terminating legally when the age of majority is reached; youth. 2.the process or state of growing to maturity. Dictionary.com

Adolescence as defined in Medicine adolescence ad·o·les·cence (ād'l-ěs'əns) n. The period of physical and psychological development from the onset of puberty to complete growth and maturity. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary

Adolescence can be a time of both disorientation and discovery. The transitional period can bring up issues of independence and self-identity; many adolescents and their peers face tough choices regarding schoolwork, sexuality, drugs, alcohol, and their social life. Peer groups, romantic interests and external appearance tend to naturally increase in importance for some time during a teen's journey toward adulthood.

Ecstasy Inhalants Caffeine Tobacco Tobacco Marijuana Bath Salts Alcohol Cough Syrup Adderall Spice Amphetamines OTC OxyContin

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Alcohol is the most preferred addictive substance among high school students

72.5 percent of high school students have drunk alcohol 46.3 percent have smoked cigarettes 36.8 percent have used marijuana 14.8 percent have misused controlled prescription drugs. Two-thirds (65.1 percent) of high school students have used more than one substance.

Behavioral Changes Emotional Changes Mental Changes Physical Changes 1 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2013). Results from the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of national findings, NSDUH Series H-46, HHS Publication No. (SMA) Rockville, MD: Author.Results from the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of national findings

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Who abuses prescription drugs? How do kids get prescription drugs?

OTC (Over the Counter) Stimulants Depressants Opioids

Determine the issue Check Facts Is there Law Enforcement Involvement? Meet with all involved Review District Rules

Notify District YE Committee Chair Apprise DG of Issue Determine Action to be taken Notify Home District Notify RI