senior health discussion officer joseph r. hale. think before you post pictures
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Senior Health Discussion
Officer Joseph R. Hale
Think Before You Post Pictures
Things Not to Post on Online
• Inappropriate pictures • Pictures of your ex • Constant status updates of your daily activities • Mean comments about other people • Crude jokes • Drunken thoughts • Negative comments about your employer,
teachers or me (the Police)
Online Safety: Top 10 Things NOT to Post Online
• Your Photo• Your Journal• Your Schedule• Gossip/
Cyberbullying• Party Details
• Your School• Your Address• Your Phone
Number• Your
Passwords• Where you are
right now
17 years old vs. 18 years old
• Slap on the Wrist• Mommy & Daddy• Realizing Potential
& Changing Futures • Rehabilitate• Young people the
opportunity to become independent, productive and law abiding citizens.
• Morris County Jail• PTI• Punishment• Loss of Job and $$$$• Should know better
by 18 plus.
PTIPre Trial Intervention Program
• First Time Offenders• Rehabilitative
Services• Early Intervention
• Costs Down• Early Resolution to
Victim• Reduces Burden on
Court
Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle
• State of NJ has Zero Tolerance– Everyone goes– Driver loses NJ License for up to 2 years– Heavy Fines $$$$$$!!!!
NEW JERSEY’S Probationary DRIVERS LICENSE
• Issued to new teen drivers Issued to new teen drivers • Limits driving time from 5 a.m. to 11:01 p.m.Limits driving time from 5 a.m. to 11:01 p.m.• Provisional drivers Provisional drivers cannot use cell phone (hand-held cannot use cell phone (hand-held
or hands-free), i-pod or other wireless electronic or hands-free), i-pod or other wireless electronic devices.devices.
• May transport only one passenger unless a parent or May transport only one passenger unless a parent or guardian is in the vehicle.guardian is in the vehicle.
• The provisional driver and The provisional driver and all passengersall passengers must wear must wear seat beltsseat belts
• Must display a decal on the front and rear license Must display a decal on the front and rear license plate.plate.
• May not plea bargain any point carrying offenses.May not plea bargain any point carrying offenses.
Local Ordinances
• Underage Possession of Tobacco: $125, $200, $300
• Curfew: Oct. 30 & 31 under the age of 18 after 9:00 p.m. Up to $500
• Underage Possession &/or Consumption of Alcohol: Fine up to $350 loss of D.L up to 6 months
• Bicycle Helmet: Under 18 yrs old $25 to $100
Top 5 Reasons Why Students Use Drugs?1. Stress Teens report the number-one
reason for using drugs is to deal with the pressures and stress of school.
2. Social Acceptance and/or Low Self-Esteem
Teens say they use drugs to “feel cool.” Teens’ self-worth depends on the approval of others, and their desire for social acceptance can drive them to engage in destructive behaviors, even if they know it could harm them. Teens use drugs to “feel better about themselves.” Teens who have low self-esteem are more likely to seek acceptance from the wrong crowd by using drugs.
3. Self-Medication
The teen years are rough, and many teens who are unhappy don’t know how to find a healthy outlet for their frustration. These pent up emotions can take an emotional toll and can even lead to depression or anxiety.
4. Misinformation
Teens don’t perceive any major risk with trying drugs once or twice? While abuse of serious drugs is steadily declining among teens, their intentional abuse of prescription and over-the-counter medications remains a serious concern. Many teens, mistakenly believe that it’s safer to abuse a prescription drug than it is to use illegal drugs.
5. Easy Access
One reason teens use drugs is simply because they’re easy to get. Teens say that prescription drugs are easier to get than illegal drugs.
Alcohol: Effects on the Body and Behavior
Statistics on Teen DrinkingStatistics on Teen Drinking
Monitoring the Future (MTF) reported that in 2012, nearly one in five 8th graders, more than one in three 10th graders, and nearly one in two 12th graders had a drink in the past month.
Monitoring the Future (MTF) reported that in 2012, nearly one in five 8th graders, more than one in three 10th graders, and nearly one in two 12th graders had a drink in the past month.
Teen Statistics (cont.)Teen Statistics (cont.)
From National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2012):
10.9 million users ages 12-20
7.2 million “binge drinkers” 4 to 5 drinks per sitting
From National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2012):
10.9 million users ages 12-20
7.2 million “binge drinkers” 4 to 5 drinks per sitting
Slower reaction times/reflexes Heavy sweating Blurry vision Nausea and vomiting Lowered reasoning ability
Slower reaction times/reflexes Heavy sweating Blurry vision Nausea and vomiting Lowered reasoning ability
Short-term EffectsShort-term Effects
Short-term Effects (cont.)Short-term Effects (cont.)
Poor motor coordination Slower heart rate/breathing rate Increased blood pressure Anxiety/restlessness Lower inhibition
Poor motor coordination Slower heart rate/breathing rate Increased blood pressure Anxiety/restlessness Lower inhibition
Mental confusion Memory loss Coma Death from respiratory arrest
Mental confusion Memory loss Coma Death from respiratory arrest
Short-term Effects (cont.) Short-term Effects (cont.)
Long-term EffectsLong-term Effects
Nervous systemMusclesLungsLiverSexual organsBrainHeartEsophagus/stomach
Nervous systemMusclesLungsLiverSexual organsBrainHeartEsophagus/stomach
MarijuanaMarijuana
The Effects it has on the human mind and body
The Effects it has on the human mind and body
How the drug affects you
1.Impairs or reduce short-term memory2. Alter sense of time3. Reduce ability to do things which require concentration, swift reactions, and coordination, such as driving a car or operating machinery. 4. Marijuana impairs a user’s judgment 5.Shortened attention span and distractibility. 6.Anxiety and panic attacks (fear of losing control) 7.Increased heart rate and risk of heart attack Increased risk of schizophrenia in vulnerable individuals. 8.Problems with memory and learning Lowered motivation.
Mental Addiction
Withdrawal symptoms from stopping drug use .
1. Irritability2. sleeplessness3. impaired appetite4. aggression.
Myths about Marijuana•Marijuana is harmless•Marijuana is not as bad as cigarettes.•Driving while high is safer then driving drunk•I can smoke pot and still get straight A’s •Marijuana is not addictive
Dangers of Marijuana on your Body
1. Contains more than four hundred dangerous chemicals. 2. Harmful to the lungs because users often inhale the unfiltered smoke deeply and hold it in their lungs as long as possible. 3.Therefore, the smoke is in contact with lung tissues for long periods of time, which irritates the lungs and damages the way they work. 4.Marijuana smoke contains some of the same ingredients in tobacco smoke that can cause emphysema and cancer.
Short term effects of Marijuana
•Dizzy and trouble walking•Silly and giggly for no reason (Like my 3 year old son)• Very red, bloodshot eyes• Hard time remembering things that just happened.• “Munchies” •It can cause chest pain in people who have a poor blood supply to the heart.
Long term effects of Marijuana
Young people who smoke marijuana heavily over long periods of time can become dull, slow moving, and inattentive Respiratory problems Effects immune system
Club drug ‘Molly’ taking a toll on electronic music party scene Four people have died this summer after using ‘Molly’, a drug that is often marketed as the pure form of MDMA, the main chemical in ecstasy. The drug is rising in popularity and musicians like Madonna, Miley Cyrus, and Kanye West have talked about it.
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/club-drug-molly-toll-electronic-music-party-scene-article-1.1470561#ixzz2hwGNTXnR
Effects
1.Generally appear within 20-60minutes.2.The first hour after that the effects are felt the most.3. After 4-6 hours the effects are gone but some people still feel the effects the following day. 4.That can be a nice feeling, but also an empty and depressed feeling.5. A depressive or miserable mood can last for days.
What are the Side Effects? After use:
•Tension in the jaws •Rapid or irregular heart beat•Dry mouth and throat•Nausea•Shortness of breath•Sometimes, movements are difficult to co-ordinate•These negative effects can lead to panic attacks•Dose dependent
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