Monday: Prevention of Youth Tobacco. Tuesday: Prevention of Underage Drinking & Alcohol Misuse. Wednesday:

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1 MAY During National Prevention Week, thousands across the U.S. attend events and help raise awareness about the importance of prevention substance use and promoting positive mental health. Each day of National Prevention Week focuses on a specific health theme. The themes for National Prevention Week 2017 are: Monday: Prevention of Youth Tobacco Tuesday: Prevention of Underage Drinking & Alcohol Misuse Wednesday: Prevention of Prescription & Opioid Drug Misuse Thursday: Prevention of Illicit Drug Use & Youth Marijuana Use Friday: Prevention of Suicide Saturday: Promotion of Mental Health & Wellness

2 YOUTH TOBACCO USE 95% 90% of 10th graders in 2016 did not use cigarettes in the past 1 month. of all lung cancer deaths in men and women are caused 2 by smoking. Smoking damages blood vessels and can make them thicken and grow narrower. This makes your heart beat faster, your blood pressure go up and possibly form clots years less On average, smokers die 10 years earlier than 4 nonsmokers. S ources: 1. National Institute on Drug Abuse, C DC, C DC, C DC, 2017

3 RESOURCES Tobacco NJ REACH HELPLINE REACHNJ ( ) reachnj.gov NATIONAL HELPLINE HELP (4357) YOUTH HELPLINE 2nd Floor ndfloor.org NICOTINE ANONYMOUS nicotine-anonymous.org for friends and families concerned about the addiction problem of someone very near and dear to them Ways to Get Help Talk with a counselor Connect with other individuals and families Learn more about the harms of tobacco

4 UNDERAGE DRINKING & ALCOHOL MISUSE 80% of 10th graders in 2016 did not use alcohol 1 in the past month. Youth who drink alcohol are more likely to experience legal problems. 2 F Students who binge drink (5+ drinks/occasion) are 3 times more likely than those who don t to get mostly D s and 3 F s on their report cards. >4,300 deaths Are caused by excessive drinking among underage 2 youth each year. 1. NIDA. Monitoring the Future 2016 Survey Results, CDC: Fact Sheets-Underage Drinking, SAMHSA. CDC. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance - United States, 2009

5 RESOURCES Alcohol Abuse NJ REACH HELPLINE REACHNJ ( ) reachnj.gov NATIONAL HELPLINE HELP (4357) YOUTH HELPLINE 2nd Floor ndfloor.org AL-ANON GROUPS al-anon.org for friends and families concerned about the addiction problem of someone very near and dear to them Ways to Get Help Talk with a counselor Connect with other individuals and families Learn more about alcohol abuse

6 About 1 in 9 youth ages used prescription drugs 1 non-medically within the past year. COMMONLY ABUSED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Opioid (Pain Killers) Anabolic Steriods Stimulants Sedatives Over-the-Counter Medications DANGERS! Highly addictive Prescription and over-the-counter drugs are dangerous when taken with alcohol or mixed with other drugs Can slow one s breathing to dangerous levels Accidental overdose 2 MYTH Prescription drugs are safe because they were prescribed by a doctor. FACT Taking prescription drugs for non-medical use can be just as dangerous and addictive as taking illegal street drugs. 1. National Institute of Drug Abuse, National C ouncil on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, 2017

7 RESOURCES Opioid Abuse NJ REACH HELPLINE REACHNJ ( ) reachnj.gov NATIONAL HELPLINE HELP (4357) YOUTH HELPLINE 2nd Floor ndfloor.org NAR-ANON GROUPS nar-anon.org for friends and families concerned about the addiction problem of someone very near and dear to them Ways to Get Help Talk with a counselor Connect with other individuals and families Learn more about prescription misuse

8 GET THE FACTS ON ILLICIT DRUGS Users 7% Non-Users 93% Marijuana use has been linked with depression and anxiety, as well as suicidal thoughts among Illicit drugs can cause addiction which is a disease that causes changes to the structure and function of the brain. People who suffer from addiction often have many medical issues, such as, lung or cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, and mental disorders. adolescents NIDA. Monitoring the Future 2016 Survey Results, SAMHSA. National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings, NIDA. Drug Facts: Marijuana, NIDA. Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction, 2014

9 RESOURCES Illicit Drugs NJ REACH HELPLINE REACHNJ ( ) reachnj.gov NATIONAL HELPLINE HELP (4357) YOUTH HELPLINE 2nd Floor ndfloor.org NAR-ANON GROUPS nar-anon.org for friends and families concerned about the addiction problem of someone very near and dear to them Ways to Get Help Talk with a counselor Connect with other individuals and families Learn more about the harms of illicit drug use

10 SUICIDE A W ARENESS Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young adults. 1 Teens who are dependent on alcohol are at a greater risk for suicide. 2 trauma of losing a loved one to suicide, but may themselves be at high risk for suicide 3 and emotional problems. Most suicidal individuals desperately want to live; they are just unable to see alternatives to 3 their problems. F EMAL ES MALES Males are 4 times more likely to die by suicide than females. SUICIDE IS PREVENTABLE By taking the time to notice and reach out to a peer, you can be the beginning of a positive solution. Female teens who abuse alcohol are 6 times as likely to be depressed than others who do not. This is a risk for suicide. 1 4 Seek help to address the related problems such as depression and other health issues, anger, and substance abuse. 5 6 YOU ARE NOT ALONE #SAVETEENS! 1. CDC: WISQARS, CDC: Fact Sheet-Underage Drinking, American Association of Suicidology: Be Aware of the Warning Signs 4. CDC: WISQARS, Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide. FACTS: Warning Signs for Suicide, SAMHSA Preventing Suicide: A High School Toolkit, 2012.

11 RESOURCES Suicide NJ HOPE LINE njhopeline.com NATIONAL LIFELINE YOUTH HELPLINE 2nd Floor ndfloor.org SUPPORT GROUPS afsp.org For those who ve lost someone, worried someone might be at risk, and those who have attempted suicide. Ways to Get Help Talk with a counselor Connect with other individuals and families Suicide is preventable

12 Common Mental Health Disorders: A DHD A nxiet y Disor der Subst ance Use Disor der Eat ing Disor der Depr ession Psychosis 1 Myt h: Ment al healt h disor der s ar e r ar e Fact : 1 in 5 adolescent s ages have, or will have, a ser ious ment al disor der 2 Myt h: Ment al healt h disor der s ar e a consequence of per sonal weak ness Fact : Being lazy or weak is not r elat ed t o a ment al healt h disor der. Many fact or s may be a cont r ibut ion such as: physical illness, b iological, l ife 3 exper iences, f amily hist or y Myt h: People wit h a ment al healt h disor der ar e unable t o lead pr oduct ive lives Fact : Many people wit h a ment al healt h disor der ar e highly act ive and pr oduct ive member s of t he communit y 3 1. F oundations R ecovery Network, National Institute of Mental Health, T ri-c ity Medical C enter, 2016

13 RESOURCES Mental Health NJ MENTAL HEALTH CARES Call: HELP (4357) Text: Monday thru Friday 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. YOUTH HELPLINE 2nd Floor ndfloor.org MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN PASSAIC COUNTY mhapassaic.org Ways to Get Help Talk with a counselor Connect with other individuals and families Learn more about mental health disorders