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Generation HER:
Substance Use &
Vaccines
P R E S E N T E D BY: B R I T T I N A E B E L L , M AT T H E W M A L E K - J O N ES , & M O N I C A H I L L A RY
W E S T E R N U N I V E R S I T Y O F H E A LT H S C I E N C E S
C O L L EG E O F A L L I E D H E A LT H – M S H S
Agenda
•Jeopardy
•Substance Abuse
•Alcohol
•Drugs
•Vaccinations
•Q&A
Crime
Substance Use
•Substance use is linked to
mental health, community
violence, cancer, oral
health, cardiovascular
disease, and hepatitis
•Substance abuse impacts
the individual, families,
and communities
Homicide
and
Suicide
Motor
Vehicle
Crashes
costly social
and public
health
consequences
Child
Abuse
Domestic
Violence
STDs
and HIV
Marijuana, weed, tree, green, pot
•Marijuana is one of the most common drugs that is used today amongst
adolescents and young adults.
•Using marijuana at a younger age poses a higher risk for substance abuse
problems and the use of more powerful drugs.
THC
•Main mind altering chemical
compound
•Travels throughout the body
THC Effects on the Body
Increase Bleeding
Low Blood Pressure
Anxiety & Paranoia
Dizziness & Hallucinations
Shallow Breathing
Dilated Pupils and Red Eyes
Affects Memory & Difficulty thinking
Marijuana Use while Pregnant
•Women that smoke during
pregnancy can create
problems for the baby
•Problems include:
• Behavioral Problems
• Attention
• Memory
• Problem solving
Synthetic Marijuana/K2
•Psychotic effects
•Similar effects to THC on the
body
•Severe health effects
The Party Drug (Ecstasy)
•Many young people have died
from the effects of using
ecstasy/molly
•Severe effects on the body
Prescription Drugs
People that abuse the drugs are at risk of
Common
Prescription
Drugs
Vicodin
OxyContin
Valium
Xanax
Adderall
Ritalin
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high blood pressure
increased heart rate
increased body temp
irregular heartbeat
heart failure
seizures
anger
paranoia
Promethazine with Codeine Syrup
• Street names for this drug include
syrup, lean, and purple drank
• Promethazine mixed with codeine can
be very fatal causing the heart and
lungs to slow down and even stop.
Questions?
Alcohol Quick Facts
About 800,000 deaths due to
alcohol took place between
2006-2010 and 1 in 10 deaths in
the age group of 20-64 years.
The Consequences of Driving Under the
Influence
•Driving under the influence can have
serious financial and criminal
repercussions
•License suspension
•Fines
•Attorney and court fees
•Insurance premium increases
New Trends in Alcohol
•There are new trends in
alcohol delivery, as well as
new drugs
•Inhaling alcohol
•Powdered Alcohol
•Both are concentrated
versions with more
immediate effects
•You may be unable to tell
how much you have
consumed
Alcohol’s effects on the Body
•It affects all major organs in the body including the skin causing an individual to appear
much older than they actually are.
•Causes major heart problems
• cardiomyopathy (stretching and drooping of the heart).
• Arrhythmias (irregular heart beat), stroke, and high blood pressure.
•Affects the liver
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the liver to inflame
fatty liver
alcoholic hepatitis
fibrosis
Cirrhosis
Alcohol’s Effects on the Brain
Motor
Skills
Memory
&
Emotion
Ability
to think
Drugs & Alcohol
Allergy
medicine
& alcohol
Sedatives
(Xanax) &
alcohol
Drugs and alcohol can
interact in the body
Painkillers
& alcohol
Questions?
Immunization: The Basics
Definition of terms
•Immunity: Protection from an infectious disease.
•Vaccine: The product that gives you immunity and protects you.
•Vaccination: The act of getting a vaccine.
•Immunization: A process by which a person becomes protected
through vaccination.
Types of Vaccines
Varicella
DTaP
Hib
Protects
against
chickenpox
Protects against
diphtheria,
pertussis, &
tetanus
Protects
against
Haemophilus
influenzae
Can cause
blisters, bleeding
disorders, brain
swelling, &
pneumonia
Can cause swelling
of the heart, heart
failure, coma,
pneumonia,
difficulty breathing
& death
Bacterial infection
that can cause
blocking of the
windpipe, pneumonia,
& even death
Hep A &
Hep B
Protects against
hepatitis A & B
Direct contact,
contact with blood
or body fluids
Can cause liver failure,
liver cancer, kidney,
pancreatic, and blood
disorders
MMR
Protects against
measles, mumps,
& Rubella
Can cause brain
swelling, deafness,
and inflammation of
the testicles or
ovaries
In pregnant women,
can lead to
miscarriage, birth
defects, & stillbirth
IPV
Protects
against Polio
May be no
symptoms but can
lead to paralysis
and death
PCV
Protects
against
pneumococcus
May be no
symptoms but can
cause a blood
infection and even
death
RV
Protects
against
rotavirus
Air, direct contact,
through the
mouth
Causes severe
diarrhea &
dehydration
Vaccines are not just for Kids
• Children ages 11-12 years old should receive the Tdap (whooping
cough), HPV, and MCV4 vaccines.
•A booster shot is recommended at age 16 of the Meningococcal
Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4).
•All adults need the flu vaccine annually and the Td or Tdap vaccine.
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The Effects of not Vaccinating: An
Example
•In December 2014, a large measles outbreak erupted in Southern California
•As of March 22nd, 133 confirmed measles cases have been confirmed in
California
•28 were intentionally unvaccinated
•19 people had to be hospitalized
•44% were under the age of 19
What are the Concerns?
Multiple Vaccines Administered at
Once will Overwhelm the Immune
System and Trigger a Response that
Causes Autism
Materials Used
in the Vaccines
Can Cause
Disorders Such
as Autism
Vaccination
Myths
Receiving a
Vaccine will
cause the Child
to Become Ill
Why Vaccinate?
Because vaccines
saves lives!
Questions?
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). Fact Sheets: Alcohol Use and Your Health. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/alcohol-use.htm
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014). Immunization: The basics. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/imz-basics.htm
National Drugs Campaign (2014). Ecstasy. Retrieved from http://www.drugs.health.gov.au/internet/drugs/publishing.nsf/content/ecstasy
National Institute on Drug Abuse (2014). Drug Facts: Marijuana. Retrieved from http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (2014). Alcohol’s Effect on the Body. Retrieved from http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/alcohols-effects-body
Renard, J., Krebs, M.O., Le Pen, G., & Jay, T.M. (2014). Long- Term Consequences of Adolescents Cannabinoid Exposure in Adult Psychopathology. Frontiers in Neuroscience,
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SpiceAddictionSupport.org (2015). Side Effects of Spice Use. Retrieved from http://spiceaddictionsupport.org/side-effects-of-spice-use/
WebMd.com (2015). How Does Marijuana Affect You? Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/marijuana-use-and-its-effects
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