67_https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPomDCFiwjs_smoking cessation
gpt
Is it okay if we go over the form you had filled out? We give this out to everybody who comes in.
human
Mm-hmm.
gpt
All right. So here, it looks like you wrote that you drank alcohol on a few occasions in the last year, and you have used marijuana more often, 30 days in last year.
human
Something like that.
gpt
Okay. When students and I talk about their substance use, the first thing I always say, I don't like to tell anyone what to do. That's not my job. Instead, I like to see if there's anything they would like to do, if anything, about their use. So what can you tell me about your marijuana use?
human
Uh, I vape. I have a pen, but I don't smoke it though.
gpt
Okay. How often?
human
Um, a few times a month.
gpt
Do you vape anything else besides marijuana?
human
I did a peppermint oil once, someone shared it with me.
gpt
Okay. Is it okay if I share some information with you?
human
Mm-hmm.
gpt
We know marijuana has effects on the developing brain. For example, it can make it harder for you to concentrate, it can make it harder for you to remember things, and vaping can seriously hurt your lungs. About one in six people who begin using marijuana as a teenager, later on, become addicted. So what do you think about all this information that I've shared?
human
Well, I don't think it's going to hurt me.
gpt
How do you think it affects you?
human
Um, I don't know. It makes me relax, and it's fun to laugh with my friend.
gpt
Is there anything about marijuana that worries you, many things that you don't like?
human
Well, I don't want to get in trouble like at school.
gpt
How could you get in trouble at school?
human
Well, I can get suspended and I would get kicked off the team, the basketball team.
gpt
So staying in school and playing on the basketball team is important to you?
human
Right.
gpt
So when you think about these things, are there any things you would like to change about your marijuana use?
human
well, I was thinking to not use when basketball season start.
gpt
What would be the benefits of that?
human
Well, I play better when I'm not high.
gpt
Marijuana affects how well you play. What would be the other benefits for you?
human
Well, I wouldn't get caught with using a pen, so I wouldn't get kicked off the basketball team.
gpt
Okay. Well, it sounds like you have a goal of not using marijuana once basketball starts. How long do you think you could not use?
human
For about a month.
gpt
Okay. If I asked you to pick a number, 0 through 10, 0 meaning you're not very confident at all in meeting your goal, or 10 meaning you're very confident, what number would you pick?
human
Um, seven.
gpt
A seven. Why do you think you picked that instead of a lower number like five?
human
Well, I'm pretty sure, um, I can stop using for a month. I want to play well.
gpt
So, what steps could you take to help you stop using for a month?
human
Uh, I don't know.
gpt
How about this question? What might happen within a month that might make you want to vape?
human
Well, if I'm stressed or unhappy, that's when I usually wanna vape.
gpt
What else could you do instead of vaping when you feel that way?
human
Hmm, I like to play video games.
gpt
Anything else?
human
I can play basketball with my friend Sarah.
gpt
Playing basketball and playing video games are a way to feel better.
human
Yeah.
gpt
Well, I'm glad to hear that you have a goal of quitting for a month and you are confident of reaching that goal. If you're willing to come back in a month or so, I would be curious to hear how your plan works out.
human
Mm-hmm.
gpt
Well, Good luck with basketball practice. If you want anything or need to talk about something before our next appointment, I'm here Monday through Thursday, and it's always good to see you.