4 Reasons People Use Alcohol and Other Drugs - An ATOD Education Teaching Video

Описание: People don’t use drugs for no reason—there’s always something driving the decision. If we want students to make intentional and enriching choices about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD), they need to understand why people use them in the first place. In this video, I’m breaking down four common reasons people use drugs—and how this knowledge helps students take control of their own relationship with ATOD.


In This Video, You'll Learn:
✅ The four key reasons people use drugs: physical, social, emotional/mental, and cultural needs
✅ How these motivations shape ATOD decisions
✅ A skills-based approach to helping students analyze influences and make intentional choices


When students recognize why people turn to substances, they can develop critical thinking and self-awareness to guide their own ATOD decisions. This video provides practical strategies to help students navigate their choices with confidence and clarity.


🕰️ Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
00:09 Physcial Health Needs and Drug Use
00:45 Social Health Needs and Drug Use
01:58 Mental Health Needs and Drug Use
03:12 Cultural Health Needs and Drug Use


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