Glendale High School : Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse

Task Force on Substance Abuse

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What is Substance Abuse?

Substance abuse among adolescents is a growing concern in our community, the effects of which can lead to serious problems for the adolescent, including but not limited to health problems, school performance and academic declines, school drop out, problems with the legal system, and in extreme cases death or serious health complications.

Substance Abuse Specialist - Janson Arrendondo

What is Substance Abuse?

Substance abuse is defined by the DSM-IV as a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by one or more of the following, occurring within a 12 month period.

Recurrent substance use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home.
Recurrent substance use in situations in which it is physically hazardous (i.e. driving an automobile or operating machinery when impaired by a substance).
Recurrent substance-related legal problems.
Continued substance use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of substance abuse.

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