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SUBSTANCE USE & ABUSE AMONG ADOLESCENTS Grace Haltiwanger Erika Motes
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Users and Abusers Older Middle School Students High School Students Substance use and abuse are not racially, ethnically, or gender specific: Everyone and anyone is susceptible
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Some Statistics
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What are illicit drugs? Inhalants Prescription Drugs Ritalin Rohypnol Vicodin OxyContin Marijuana MDMA (Ecstasy) Methamphetamine GHB and Ketamine LSD Anabolic Cocaine, not Crack Cigarettes/Nicotine Alcohol Heroin Crack cocaine PCP Amphetamines Tranquilizers Sedatives Methaqualone
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What to Look for… Absenteeism Change in Behavior Change in Academic Performance Problems controlling mood and behavior Neglected Physical Appearance Weight loss Peer concern Some Physical Signs: bruises and other marks on arms or other vein-laden areas (neck, behind knees), bloodshot eyes, sniffling nose, dilated pupils, etc.
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Why might an adolescent use or abuse illicit drugs? Escapism: family issues, low self-esteem, depression or other mood disorders Recreation: pleasure-seeking Peer pressure Addiction Availability Heredity Family history, environment, influence …..OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF
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What can YOU do? MENTAL HEALTH THERAPISTS: Assess need for in-patient facility Assess necessity of referral to substance abuse specialist Look for “roots” of problem: heredity, family history, mood disorder, peer situation, etc. SCHOOL COUNSELORS OR OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL: Classroom guidance: “Dangers of Substance Use” Faculty Presentation: “How to Spot…” Parent Workshops: “What to Know…”/”What to Look for…” Individual Counseling Referral to Outside Agencies: daniel, inc, Child Guidance “Red Ribbon Week” activities for entire school Motivational Speakers: “survivors,” treatment center counselor No-Tolerance, Anti-Drug Campaign (Schoolwide) Chair Anti-Drug/Drug Education club Make sure Health teachers provide lessons on the dangers of substance use and abuse Refer parents to Alcoholics Anonymous-Teens
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Critical Data Elements to be Impacted by Prevention/Intervention: Attendance Academics: All Elements School Climate Behavior
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References National Institute on Drug Abuse: http://www.nida.nih.gov/index.html Lambie, G. W., & Sias, S. M. (2005). Children of Alcoholics: Implications for Professional School Counseling. Professional School Counseling, 8, 266 – 274.