PIIWBHS PowerPoint (Substance Abuse)

Slide 1 – Title Slide

Include the official Pathways II Wellness Behavioral Health Solutions, LLC logo and the following information:

Pathways II Wellness Behavioral Health Solutions, LLC

Healing • Growth • Transformation

Presented by: Tierainie C. Johnson, MS, MCAP, CBHCMS

Presentation Title: The Real Truth: Understanding the Dangers of Vaping, Nicotine, Alcohol, Marijuana & Opioids

Slides 2–25 – Educational Content

Divide the presentation into five clearly defined sections:

1. Vaping: Explain what vaping is, what students are inhaling, how vaping affects the lungs and developing brain, and the potential short- and long-term health consequences.

2. Nicotine: Explain nicotine addiction, how quickly dependence can develop, withdrawal symptoms, and the effects of nicotine on adolescent brain development.

3. Alcohol: Discuss underage drinking, impaired judgment, alcohol poisoning, effects on brain development, risky behaviors, and the potential for alcohol use disorder.

4. Marijuana (Cannabis): Explain THC, the differences between smoking, vaping, and edibles, the effects on memory, concentration, motivation, mental health, and the risks associated with high-potency cannabis.

5. Opioids: Explain prescription opioids, fentanyl, counterfeit pills, addiction, overdose risks, and the importance of naloxone and emergency intervention.

Presentation Requirements:

● Include recent, verified statistics from 2024–2026, where available, using credible sources such as the CDC, SAMHSA, NIH, NIDA, and Monitoring the Future.

● Incorporate relevant, high-quality photographs, illustrations, and educational graphics that help students understand the information.

● Use direct, relatable language without minimizing the risks or exaggerating the facts. ● Explain how substance use affects the adolescent brain, physical health, emotional

well-being, relationships, school performance, and future opportunities. ● Include real-life scenarios, myth-versus-fact questions, and interactive discussion

opportunities. ● Address peer pressure, social media influence, decision-making, and refusal skills. ● Emphasize prevention, early intervention, recovery, and the importance of asking for

help. ● Include sources for statistics and important medical claims.

Design and Delivery:

Create a visually appealing, professional presentation that reflects the branding of Pathways II Wellness. Use bold headings, engaging imagery, readable text, and a consistent design.

Keep the presentation to exactly 25 slides , including the title slide. Balance the five sections appropriately while incorporating a strong closing message.

The overall goal is not simply to tell students that drugs and alcohol are dangerous, but to help them understand why they are dangerous, how their decisions affect their future, and how knowledge can empower them to make healthier choices.