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ForwardModule 5: Avoiding Risky Substances
In this module, Dr. Jennifer Singh discusses the health risks associated with the use of risky substances, including tobacco, alcohol, prescription medications taken in excess, and illicit drugs. The video explores how these substances affect the brain and body, increase the risk of chronic diseases, and impact mental health. It also addresses the challenges of quitting, the importance of understanding personal triggers, and the role of support systems and mental health professionals. Viewers are encouraged to take small, meaningful steps toward reducing or quitting substance use and are reminded that it’s never too late to make a positive change.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the health risks associated with the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other substances.
- Identify strategies for reducing or quitting substance use, including behavioral and medical support.
- Recognize the importance of motivation, relapse, and support in the journey to recovery.
Jennifer Singh, MD, DipABLM
Dr. Jennifer Singh is a doctor, wannabe-chef, wife and mom who is passionate about sharing the power of a plant-based diet and healthy lifestyle. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Lifestyle Medicine, she is well-acquainted with the dismal health results of the Standard American Lifestyle. She uses her medical knowledge, cooking skills, and more than fifteen years of experience in graduate medical education to teach groups of all sizes and backgrounds about the life-changing power of plant-based nutrition and lifestyle-as-medicine. Currently, she develops Lifestyle Medicine curriculum in the LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine core curriculum and leads lifestyle-centered shared medical appointments for cancer survivors.