DBs Unit 4

DB 4.1

Reflecting on the video How Addiction Happens and my experiences from elementary through college highlight varied stress-coping skills. Notably, dealing with academic pressure and family dynamics was overwhelming, often leading to anxiety. When I started my academic endeavors at the college level, managing time effectively and reducing stress levels, including methods such as exercise, became important to me. The most stressful factor involved conflicts between academic obligations and personal responsibilities, sleep loss, and social isolation (American Addiction Centers, 2020).

To enhance my coping strategies, I developed two SMART goals. First, by the end of this semester, I aim to incorporate a 30-minute daily meditation into my routine to improve mental clarity and reduce anxiety, measuring progress through a weekly reflection journal. Second, I plan to achieve a healthier sleep schedule by sleeping at least seven hours each night, starting within two weeks, using a sleep tracker app to monitor my sleep patterns and adjustments needed (Bégin et al., 2022).

Some possible courses of action include scheduling a time for meditation, for example, after-school study time, which serves as a mental rinse, and setting a night’s rest-activity schedule, such as reading a book or even gentle exercises before bed. These steps will help to control stress and, at the same time, improve the quality of life (Ernstmeyer & Christman, 2022).

References

American Addiction Centers. (2020, January 23). How does alcohol affect the teen brain? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NliRKU8GAZ4

Bégin, C., Berthod, J., Martinez, L. Z., & Truchon, M. (2022). Use of mobile apps and online programs of mindfulness and self-compassion training in workers: A scoping review. Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science, 7(4). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41347-022-00267-1

Ernstmeyer, K., & Christman, E. (2022). Stress, coping, and crisis intervention. In www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Chippewa Valley Technical College. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK590037/

DB 4.2

The rise in vaping among teens has sparked significant concern due to its potential health impacts, including increased risk of addiction and lung disease. Literature underscores the trend of vaping as a preferred method of tobacco and marijuana use among adolescents, posing risks like nicotine dependency and respiratory issues (Jones & Salzman, 2020). Addressing this, effective treatment approaches for teen substance use include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing, which have shown efficacy in altering addictive behaviors and enhancing motivation toward recovery (McHugh et al., 2010).

Considering the therapeutic setting, group counseling would be more advantageous for teens dealing with substance abuse. The peer support inherent in group settings can foster a sense of community and shared recovery, which is crucial for adolescents who often feel isolated in their experiences (Topping, 2022). This communal approach enhances engagement and allows for shared learning and peer encouragement, which are critical elements in sustaining recovery among youth.

References

Jones, K., & Salzman, G. A. (2020). The vaping epidemic in adolescents. Missouri Medicine, 117(1), 56–58. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7023954/

McHugh, R. K., Hearon, B. A., & Otto, M. W. (2010). Cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use disorders. Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 33(3), 511–525. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psc.2010.04.012

Topping, K. J. (2022). Peer education and peer counselling for health and well-being: A review of reviews. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(10), 6064. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19106064

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DB 4.1

• After watching the video, How Addiction Happens, think about the coping skills in your life from elementary school through college. Share about your skills to manage stress, school, family, peer pressure. In examing talk about the area that contributed the most stress in your life. Next, based on your life develop two treatment goals about your to help you manage your stress. Write these goals using SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time based.) What would be some interventions you would use to achieve your goals.

NOTE : You must use APA style in your postings and replies so please use in-text references and provide a reference to give proper credit to the authors.

DBs Unit 4

DB 4.2

• Hallucingenics, tobacco, and marijuna has continues to be drugs of choice among teens. Recently vaping has increased among teens. What does the literature say about vaping? What concerns have been raised regarding its use among teens? Consider the video that provides treatment of substance youth. Now as a professional counselor, disuss two treatment approaches to help teens with this issue. Which would be more beneficial therapeutic setting to treat substance use among teens: group counseling or individual counseling?

NOTE : You must use APA style in your postings and replies so please use in-text references and provide a reference to give proper credit to the authors.
Be sure to expound upon them a bit more. For instance, several of your posts could have been developed further to bring in a new perspective or elaborate more on the concepts highlighted. Also, be sure to attend to all rules of grammar (e.g., spelling, tense, punctuation, etc.) and APA formatting. Also, be sure to attend to all rules of grammar (e.g., spelling, tense, punctuation, etc.) and APA formatting.