YC Supporting You to Be Healthy

Resources:

RecoverSmart Club

Health and Prevention Club

AA in Yavapai County:  Prescott | Verde Valley  Statewide: AA Arizona  

Alcohol and the Law

Treatment admissions statistics for Arizona (SAMHSA)

Arizona Behavioral Health and Substance Use statistics (AZIHE)

Resources:

RecoverSmart Club

Health and Prevention Club

Statistics

AA in Yavapai County:  Prescott | Verde Valley  Statewide: AA Arizona  

Marijuana Drug Facts   https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana

Marijuana Concentrate Drug Facts  

Marijuana's Lasting Effects on the Brain  

Treatment admissions statistics for Arizona (SAMHSA)

Arizona Behavioral Health and Substance Use statistics (AZIHE)

Yavapai County Tobacco Education and Prevention Program

Arizona Smokers Helpline (ASHLine)

American Lung Association - How to Quit Smoking

CNN -  10 college students on their vaping addictions

E-cigarette Health Risks Arizona Poison and Drug Control Center Warns of Severe Lung Injury Risk with Vaping

American Lung Association- join-freedom-from-smoking   

Arizona Behavioral Health and Substance Use statistics (AZIHE)

How to help a friend

Are you worried about a friend’s substance use?  You are not alone. The following tips may provide some ways to express your concern to someone you care about.

Remember we cannot “make” a person change, we can support them and encourage them to seek help!

What to say:

• Start with “I”. Using an I statement to approach your loved one can help to prevent them from becoming defensive. “I care about your and I am really worried about your drinking.” ” I notice you’ve been drinking more than usual lately. What’s going on?”
• Just telling your friend that you are concerned can be a big help. Your friend may not want to talk about it, and the effects of drugs on the brain may keep them from “hearing” you or acting on your advice.
• Assure your friend you are there for them and that they are not alone. People with alcohol or drug problems often have gotten in with the wrong crowd—and they don’t want to turn away from these so-called friends for fear of being alone.
• Suggest that he speak to a trusted adult who will keep it confidential. Maybe there’s a family friend or relative who could help.

If you’re worried your friend may have suicidal thoughts that they could act on turn to a professional for immediate help if the problem looks to be too big for you to handle alone. Call 911 or the Suicide Prevention Lifeline   1-800-273-TALK (8255)
TTY:  1-800-799-4889       Website:  www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Things you can do:

Be a good role models for them by making smart choices yourself.

Understand that ( addiction is a brain disease.). Just like you wouldn’t expect someone with cancer to be able to heal herself without a doctor's help and the right treatment, and support from family and friends. You can’t expect your friend to heal themselves.

• It's never easy for anyone to admit that they have an alcohol or drug problem. Try to be patient—and not give up easily. Learn more about addiction yourself, seek help from professional sources on or off campus.
• Learn more about alcohol and drug use from YC's campus resources or national resources on the web.
  • Listen, encourage, share, and support. Sounds easy, right? But it can be difficult. Attend an al-anon meeting.
  • Remember you can’t fix anyone. However, you can wholly support them in their journey.
  • Contact Judy.brennen@ yc.edu (928-771-6183) on the YC campus for personalized resources or to talk!

Content adapted from https://archives.drugabuse.gov/blog/post/real-teens-ask-how-can-i-help-my-friend