Substance Abuse Prevention Conference 2019
Summary
TLDRIn Utah, suicide and substance abuse are alarmingly prevalent among youths, with rates exceeding national averages. The Hope Squad addresses this crisis, sharing personal stories to raise awareness. The script highlights the vulnerability of developing teenage brains to impulsive decisions and addiction, emphasizing the role of dopamine. It underscores the need for community-wide efforts, including education on the dangers of substances like marijuana and vaping, which are increasingly normalized among youth. The script calls for involvement from teachers, counselors, and parents to recognize warning signs and support youth, illustrating the urgency of the issue with statistics and personal accounts.
Takeaways
- π Suicide is the leading cause of death among Utah kids aged 10 to 17, with rates higher than the national average.
- π± The Hope Squad shares personal stories to raise awareness about the impact of substance abuse on youth.
- π The teenage brain's development makes it susceptible to impulsive decisions and addiction, influenced by dopamine and the reward system.
- π« The Washington County Youth Coalition educates about the consequences of substance use, particularly marijuana, which is often viewed as harmless by youth.
- πΏ Vaping is prevalent among youth, with flavored nicotine products being particularly attractive and harmful.
- π« Probation officers observe that vaping is an everyday occurrence in schools, with students easily sharing devices.
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Parents need to be involved in addressing substance abuse, setting clear rules against drinking and educating children about the dangers.
- π Safety tips include keeping medicine cabinets locked and educating children about the risks of substance abuse at a young age.
- π₯ Health officials are working to educate communities and collect pills to prevent misuse, with significant amounts collected in short periods.
- π£οΈ Personal stories and experiences shared by youth are crucial for counselors and community members to understand the reality and scale of the substance abuse issue.
Q & A
What is the leading cause of death among Utah kids aged 10 to 17?
-Suicide is the leading cause of death among Utah kids aged 10 to 17.
How does the rate of suicide among Utah kids compare to the national rate?
-The rate of suicide among Utah kids is consistently higher than the national rate.
What is the Hope Squad and what do they discuss with teachers, counselors, and community members?
-The Hope Squad is an organization that opens up discussions to teachers, counselors, and other community members about stories that have affected them personally, particularly regarding substance use and mental health among youth.
Why are teens and adolescents particularly susceptible to addiction?
-Teens and adolescents are susceptible to addiction because their brains are still developing, which makes them more prone to making impulsive decisions and seeking the sensational high from substances.
What role does dopamine play in the teenage brain's susceptibility to addiction?
-Dopamine is a major issue in the teenage brain due to its involvement in the reward system, which can make teens more likely to engage in addictive behaviors.
What is the most common substance being used among youth according to the Washington County Youth Coalition?
-The most common substance being used among youth, as noted by the Washington County Youth Coalition, is marijuana.
Why do many kids have a relaxed attitude towards marijuana use?
-Many kids have a relaxed attitude towards marijuana use because they do not view it as having many negative consequences, or if there are consequences, they believe they can handle them later.
What is the significance of vaping among youth and why is it concerning?
-Vaping is significant among youth because it is an everyday action, even in schools, and is highly attractive due to flavors. It is concerning because many who vape are not aware of the underlying harmful effects of flavored liquid nicotine products.
What is the role of probation officers in addressing youth substance use?
-Probation officers are learning from youth about their substance use habits, particularly vaping, and are involved in educating and referring them to tobacco cessation classes.
How are the Hope Squad and community members trying to raise awareness about the epidemic of substance use among youth?
-The Hope Squad and community members are sharing personal experiences and statistics to raise awareness about the epidemic of substance use among youth, emphasizing the need for involvement from teachers, counselors, and parents.
What practical steps are suggested to prevent youth from accessing harmful substances?
-Practical steps suggested include setting clear no alcohol rules, keeping medicine cabinets locked, and educating children at a young age about the dangers of substance use.
Outlines
π¨ Youth Substance Abuse and Suicide in Utah
The paragraph discusses the alarming rates of suicide among Utah's youth, particularly those aged 10 to 17, which are higher than the national average. It highlights the Hope Squad's efforts to engage with teachers, counselors, and community members to address the issue. The tragic story of Jacob, who died from an overdose at 22, is shared to emphasize the impact of addiction. The script points out how the developing teenage brain makes impulsive decisions and the role of dopamine in addiction. It also addresses the prevalence of marijuana use among youth and the misconceptions about its harmlessness. The Washington County Youth Coalition is mentioned for their work in educating about substance abuse, and the paragraph concludes with the importance of involving parents and the community in tackling this epidemic.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘suicide
π‘Hope Squad
π‘addiction
π‘dopamine
π‘substance use
π‘vaping
π‘tobacco cessation
π‘flavored nicotine products
π‘epidemic
π‘probation officers
π‘education
Highlights
Suicide is the leading cause of death among Utah kids ages 10 to 17, with rates consistently higher than the national average.
The Hope Squad engages teachers, counselors, and community members to share personal stories that have affected them.
A family shares the tragic story of losing their son, Jacob, to an overdose at the age of 22.
Teens and adolescents are unaware of the ease of addiction due to their developing brains and impulsive decision-making.
Dopamine and the reward system play a significant role in teenage substance abuse.
The Washington County Youth Coalition educates about the consequences of substance use, particularly marijuana.
Youth often have a relaxed attitude towards substance use, not recognizing its negative consequences.
Vaping is prevalent among youth, with flavored liquid nicotine products being particularly attractive.
Probation officers observe that vaping is an everyday occurrence in schools, with students offering it to peers.
Flavored nicotine products are highly attractive to younger users, and their use is widespread in school settings.
Personal experiences shared by youth highlight the reality and scale of the substance abuse epidemic.
Tobacco cessation classes are one method used to address youth substance abuse.
Educating parents and involving them in prevention efforts is deemed necessary to combat youth substance use.
The importance of setting clear rules against alcohol and drug use in the home is emphasized.
Safety tips for parents include keeping medicine cabinets locked and educating children about substance abuse.
500 pounds of pills were collected in a 10-month period, indicating the scale of the issue.
Community education is crucial to raising awareness and helping those around us understand the signs of substance abuse.
Transcripts
suicide is the leading cause of death
among Utah kids ages 10 to 17 it's
consistently higher than the national
rate the Hope Squad opened up to
teachers counselors and other community
members about many stories that have
affected them personally my family
received the worst news and vegetable
Jacob at the young age of 22 years old
had overdosed and passed away we were
all in shock I told myself it couldn't
be real
yet it was most teens and adolescents
don't realize just how easy it is to get
addicted to drugs alcohol or nicotine
that's because the teenage brain is
still developing which makes it easier
to make impulsive decisions not to
mention that sensational high they get
from what I understand and what I know
dopamine is a major issue with this and
and the reward system and understanding
that is going to help us better set up
our homes and our communities our
schools to give those kids the best
chance that they can to succeed the
biggest offense officers are seeing
among youth is marijuana members of the
Washington County Youth Coalition
continue to educate about the
consequences of substance use a lot of
kids tend to have kind of a chill vibe
towards it I should say they don't view
it as having very many negative
consequences and if there are
consequences then they're not that
important it's okay I'll do with it
later but I'm officially declaring a
cigarette use among youth in the United
States many teams who vape don't realize
the underlining harmful effects that
these flavored liquid nicotine products
can bring probation officers are
learning from these youth that vaping is
an everyday action even in the schools
it's so easy for a youth to offer it
almost like a you know pack of
cigarettes they're like a pack of gum
to other students and you know that's
that's pretty bold they are highly
attractive to younger users because of
the flavors we have a little everybody's
ass in the UI and also kind of plots as
you can see here and bronchioles and
these kids are in classes they see this
in the bathroom they see this everywhere
and so it was intentional that we had a
lot of kids share some personal
experiences so that the counselors and
the people here realize that it's out
there and it's a huge epidemic in in
what the kids experience and they really
get to see what really happens a lot of
times we'll refer them out to tobacco
cessation classes I saw a neat flyer for
the first time that the youth passed out
with some of the statistics about Jules
and a cigarette that you know was new
information for us most agreed that it's
going to take more than just the
teachers and counselors to realize these
signs and symptoms the parents will need
to be involved as well
[Music]
dude we should get wasted now man my
mom's been totally on my back about that
oh come on dude how chic I can hear you
dude keep on your kids about not
drinking set clear no alcohol rules
early safety tips are to never leave
your medicine cabinets unlocked and to
educate your children at a young age 500
pounds of pills collected in a 10 month
period of time 500 pounds and if they do
fall know that there is health also
educating those people that you're
around every day I think would be super
helpful McKenley m'q Whiston community
education news
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