1. Substance Use & Abuse

2. Can you Identify these Drugs? CrankAmp IcePrope Dope Go fastP2P GeetChalk Red rockZip TweakPink Glass Poor Man’s CokeGack

3. They are ALL street names for… Crystal Meth

4. What is Crystal Meth? A purer, more potent form of speed A purer, more potent form of speed Ingested, smoked, injected, or taken orally Ingested, smoked, injected, or taken orally Prolonged high (orally – 30-60 minutes; snorted – 2-5 minutes) Prolonged high (orally – 30-60 minutes; snorted – 2-5 minutes) Easy to find Easy to find Cheap Cheap Short & long term effects Short & long term effects

5. Most Commonly Used Ingredients: Ephepdrine or pseudoephedrine Ephepdrine or pseudoephedrine Red phosphorus Red phosphorus Hydrochloric acid Hydrochloric acid Drain cleaner Drain cleaner Battery acid Battery acid Lye Lye Lantern fuel Lantern fuel Antifreeze Antifreeze

6. Crystal Meth “Cooking” Recipes on the internet Recipes on the internet Cooked up in Meth Labs – widespread Cooked up in Meth Labs – widespread Signs of a meth lab in your neighbourhood: Signs of a meth lab in your neighbourhood: Activity, lights, guard dogs Activity, lights, guard dogs Short visits, windows covered Short visits, windows covered Garbage that includes empty containers Garbage that includes empty containers Strong chemical smell Strong chemical smell

7. For more info on Crystal Meth: Council on Drug Abuse Council on Drug Abuse Fifth Estate Fifth Estate (I Googled crystal meth and received over 2,000,000 hits!!!)

8. Substance Use & Abuse Resources Lungs are for Life Lungs are for Life – K-12 – OPHEA, Lung Association Lungs are for Life Take Action Take Action – K-12 – OPHEA & CAMH, X-curricular Take Action Health Canada ResourcesHealth Canada Resources – Substance Use Statistics Substance Use Statistics Health Canada ResourcesSubstance Use Statistics Course Profiles Course Profiles – Grade 9-10 Course Profiles OPHEA Curriculum Support Documents OPHEA Curriculum Support Documents

9. Other Resources: Centre for Addiction & Mental Health Centre for Addiction & Mental Health NBDHU LCBO Virtual Party Virtual Party Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

10. Substance Abuse – is it an issue? Est. 4 out of 10 people in Ontario have had a family member or friend who have experienced a problem with substance abuse Est. 4 out of 10 people in Ontario have had a family member or friend who have experienced a problem with substance abuse Prevention needs to start early! Prevention needs to start early! “Just say no” approach DOES NOT WORK! “Just say no” approach DOES NOT WORK! A comprehensive, collaborative approach is required (schools, community partners) A comprehensive, collaborative approach is required (schools, community partners)

11. Acknowledge the Research… Youth will adopt adult behaviours to express their independence – this is normal Youth will adopt adult behaviours to express their independence – this is normal MOST do not progress to dependency or problematic use MOST do not progress to dependency or problematic use Youth who feel attached to their schools are less likely to engage in substance abuse practices (sense of BELONGING) Youth who feel attached to their schools are less likely to engage in substance abuse practices (sense of BELONGING)

12. What can teachers do? Mutual respect Mutual respect Model appropriate interpersonal behaviour Model appropriate interpersonal behaviour Stimulate student participation Stimulate student participation Promote democratic attitudes and values Promote democratic attitudes and values Develop knowledge base Develop knowledge base Up-to-date information Up-to-date information Examine personal values & beliefs/reflect on experiences Examine personal values & beliefs/reflect on experiences Bring enthusiasm and commitment to the content Bring enthusiasm and commitment to the content Self-awareness as a role model Self-awareness as a role model

13. The Ontario Curriculum The Ontario Curriculum

14. Popcorn Pressure Grade 5 – demonstrate resistance techniques and assertiveness skills to deal with peer pressure… Grade 7 – Demonstrate strategies that can be used to counter pressures to smoke, drink, and take drugs, …. Grade 9 – demonstrate and use both decision-making and assertion skills with respect to media influences and peer pressure….

15. Assertiveness Skills and Refusal Techniques Assertiveness Skills and Refusal Techniques “Contrary to popular belief, the peer effect is not entirely due to “PRESSURE” from peers to use, but often indicates a choice by some young people to hang out with friends who use substances and hold similar attitudes.” (ww.ccsa.ca )ww.ccsa.ca

16. Where Do You Stand? Grade 7 – Outline a variety of issues related to substance use and abuse Grade 8 – Outline the possible negative consequences of substance use and abuse Grade 10 – Demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of substance use & abuse

17. Where Do You Stand? Alcohol & tobacco are the most dangerous drugs Alcohol & tobacco are the most dangerous drugs Marijuana should be made legal Marijuana should be made legal Smoking should be allowed on school property Smoking should be allowed on school property Drug use is a normal part of growing up Drug use is a normal part of growing up You can use drugs without becoming addicted You can use drugs without becoming addicted

18. Guidelines… No right or wrong answers No right or wrong answers All opinions are valued and respected All opinions are valued and respected You may change your opinions (“corners”) if you wish without judgment You may change your opinions (“corners”) if you wish without judgment If you are not sure, you may stand in the middle until you hear the various arguments If you are not sure, you may stand in the middle until you hear the various arguments Once you move to a “corner”, discuss the issue with the others, then prepare to raise your points with the rest of the class Once you move to a “corner”, discuss the issue with the others, then prepare to raise your points with the rest of the class

19. So…… Be resourceful! Be resourceful! Be relevant! Be relevant! Be real! Be real!