Addiction: The Conspiracy of Silence

Addiction: The Conspiracy of SilenceJuly 26, 2013

Current State of Affairs Risk Factors and Root Causes Warning Signs and Symptoms How to Help Crisis Intervention

Epidemic – the word used to describe the prescription painkiller overdose rate – CDC

17% of high school students use drugs while at school – National Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse

66% of those using Oxycontin switched to heroin use after the reformulation of the pill – New England Journal of Medicine

Nearly 1 in 12 workers continue opioid use 6 months after first prescribed – Worker Compensation Research Institute

57% of fatal car crashes involve a impaired driver – Reuters

Individuals Suffering

Heart Disease 26.6 million - CDC

Substance Abuse 23.5 million - CASA

Diabetes 17.9 million - ADA

Depression 14.8 million - JCP

Cancer 11.4 million - ACS

HIV/AIDS 1.1 million - CDC

CDC – Center for Disease Control ADA – American Diabetes Association CASA – Center on Addiction and JCP – Journal for Clinical Psychiatry Substance Abuse ACS – American Cancer Society

Annual Cost of Treatment

Addiction $346 billion - NIDA

Heart Disease $316.4 billion - CDC

Cancer $171.6 billion - ACS

Diabetes $131.7 billion - ADA

Depression $83.1 billion - JCP

HIV/AIDS Unable to find

NIDA – National Institute on Drug Abuse ADA – American Diabetes Association CDC – Center for Disease Control JCP – Journal for Clinical Psychiatry ACS – American Cancer Society

Daily Use

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Weekly Use

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Monthly Use

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Weekly Use

Monthly Use

Annual Use

Genetics

Peer Pressure

Parental Attitudes

Cultural Factors

Life Crisis

Depression

“How to Drug Proof Your Kids”

Sexual Trauma

Emotional or Physical Abuse

Neglect

Household Substance Abuse

Household Domestic Abuse

Parental Separation or Divorce

Household Mental Illness

Incarcerated Household Member

Lack of Coping Skills

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Change in Friends

Drop in Grades

Eye Drops

Change in Sleeping Habits

Extremely Withdrawn

Glassy Eyes, Dilated

Paraphernalia

“How to Drug Proof Your Kids”

Unconditional Love

Modeling Respect and Integrity

Establishing Boundaries

Growing Independence

Accountability vs. Co-Dependency

A changed heart doesn’t equal a fixed life Problems don’t go away just because the person is clean Restoration is a process not a quick fix

Addiction is not the problem; it is a symptom of a deeper issue Dealing with the pain of a past hurt Must find the root cause

Addiction is a substitute for intimacy for the addict They need community and support Alienation causes anger and resentment

We as Christians cannot oversimplify the recovery process More than just pray and be healed Accountability is crucial

Seek Professional Guidance Set Boundaries and Consequences Set the Appropriate Time Know the Options for Treatment Communication

Create the Atmosphere Open Dialogue Empathize Give Feedback Stimulate Change