| Introduce topic by describing, activity name, content standard, and objectives. Ask the participants the following questions: -What is the difference between substance use and substance abuse? -What is substance addiction? -What is substance dependence? -Do you think that individuals can be in all of those stages at the same time? Why or why not? Inform participants that they will watch a video that will explain the stages of use, abuse, dependence,and addiction to substances. After the video is presented, ask the following questions: -What is substance use? -What is substance abuse? -What is substance dependence? -What is substance addiction? -Why do you think that we should know the difference? -According to Dr. Steven VanGelder, what is the solution to substance addiction? What are the 8 functions that he describes? What are some of the solutions that he describes as necessary to combat substance abuse? What is the, "good start" according to the doctor as a first step to addressing all the issues associated with substance abuse? As a final activity, ask the participants to think about the different categories of substance use. Ask them to identify a person they know in their lives and place them in that category. Ask them to identify at least two characteristics of that stage and how they are manifested in public. Finally, ask if someone would like to volunteer their findings. |