Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
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To provide information about substance abuse
To assist students in understanding the symptoms and consequences of substance use and abuse
To motivate students to make informed choices about substance use and abuse
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Substance use can be thought of on a continuum from social/recreational use to abuse and dependence.
Many factors affect whether substance use is a problem including whether it causes significant impairments in health, social, legal or occupational functioning
No certain amount of substance use necessarily means there is a problem. It is important to consider the situation, the consequences and whether the person was in jeopardy of causing themselves physical harm by using.
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Three facets to the definition◦ A person, substance, or activity ◦ Regularly used to escape from negative
feeling states ◦ Continues to be used despite experiencing
negative consequences.◦ Note: Physiological dependence is NOT
necessarily a part of addiction
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Another way to understand addiction is to apply the four Cs: ◦ Behavior that is motivated by emotions ranging
along the Craving to Compulsion spectrum ◦ Continued use in spite of adverse Consequences,
and ◦ Loss of Control.
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Denial Manipulation Throwing focus Blaming Minimizing Rationalizing
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Powerpoint Understanding Drug Abuse Recreational Use Gateway Drugs Abuse Dependence The “Slide”
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Memory blackouts increase
Unable to discuss problems
Harder to stop drinking Starting to fail to keep
promises Dramatic and/or
aggressive behavior began as people started to question your behaviors
Efforts to control the use of the substance fail repeatedly
Loss of other interests
Started with occasional drinking for relief/escape/relaxation
Things keep getting worse, so relief drinking becomes more constant
Needing more of the substance to get the same high
Started having blackouts The urge to use became
more urgent Began feeling guilty
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You begin to avoid family and friends
You begin to have resentments (which you can later look back on as unreasonable)
You start having problems at work and with money
You have lost your will power
You begin to neglect your diet, sleep and general health
You start having a decrease in your ability to tolerate the substance
Your intoxication/use periods become longer (days or weeks instead of a few hours)
Your body begins to deteriorate under the stress of the substance
Your thinking becomes impaired---judgment is bad, memory is lost
Definition of addiction: Diagnosis of a Problem Spent more time that anticipated trying to get the
substance, trying to be around the person or doing the behavior (like gambling or sex)
Used the substance, stayed in the relationship or did the behavior (like gambling or sex) despite knowing the problems it could cause
Spent more money than you anticipated trying to get the substance, do the behavior or stay in the relationship
Failed to fulfill family/work/school obligations as a result of using or recovering from use
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Used more of the substance than intended Legal problems as a result of use, doing the behavior
or staying in the relationship Used the substance, did the behavior or stayed in
the relationship for longer than intended Work/home or family problems as a result of the use
of the substance, staying in the relationship or doing the behavior
Needed more of the substance or activity for the same high
Put yourself in dangerous situations while getting or using the substance, doing the behavior or staying in the relationship
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I experiment with alcohol or drugs
I drink or use drugs occasionally in social settings
I function well at work and home
I use alcohol or drugs for pleasure
I use drugs/drink regularly at social or sporting events
Using makes me feel like one of the group
My rebellion is normal midlife or college behavior
My tolerance to alcohol or specific drugs has increased
Read each statement carefully. Identify which ones are warning signs and why.
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My functioning at work remains stable
I feel like I need to drink or use drugs
When you use you feel in control
I use drugs or drink on a daily basis
Relationships with my family are becoming strained
I hide my drinking or drug use from my family
Most of my friends do drugs or drink
I devote less time and attention to school work
I drink or use drugs to feel better
I have lost control over my use
More than 50% of the population has a substance abuse problem at some point in their lives.
If you factor in non-drug addictions such as gambling, sex and food, the number grows to closer to 75%
Drug Abuse Statistics
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Individual◦ Psychological, Cognitive, Social/Family,
Occupational, Financial, Environmental, Physical
Community◦ Crime, Commerce, Poverty, Social Modeling
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Precontemplation◦ “I do not have a problem and nobody can convince me I
do!” Contemplation
◦ I may use a bit too much sometimes, but I can get it under control”
Preparation◦ “Okay, I have a bit of a problem and might consider
listening to what you have to say.”
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Action◦ “I have a problem and I cannot fix it by myself. Help
me.” Maintenance
◦ “ I have a disease. It is in remission. I know what I need to do to keep it that way and I am willing to do it.”
Relapse◦ “I recognize some of the signs of my disease coming back
in how I think, act and what I want to do. I know I need to take action.”
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Clean= I have no drugs in my body or am not engaging in the behavior to which I am addicted.
Sober= I am clean and am behaving honestly, consciously and with courage and integrity.
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Eating Disorders Gambling Sexual Addiction Shopping Addiction Relationships
Generally any person, substance or activity Which continues to be used as a primary means of
escapeDespite experiencing negative consequences (legal,
relationship, occupational, health, emotional etc.)
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Feeling “high” is characterized by a focus on the here and now, a loss of immediate memory, and a transcendence of one's personal boundaries. It can be induced by bombarding or depriving the senses, or presenting the senses with constant repetition by doing one or more of the following:
A. an element of risk, such as skydiving B. multi-sensory, such as a rock concertC. timelessness/spacelessness, such as meditationD. loss of self such as a group hug or some spiritual experiences E. strong emotion, such as fear or loveF. constant rhythm and repetition, such as running
List 3 drug-free activities you might enjoy.
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Individual Family School/Work Community Society at large
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Treatment Methods Overview Self Help 12-Step (pg. 247) Recovery SMART Recovery (pg. 249) Faith Based Client Centered Therapeutic Communities (Daytop, Samaritan
Village, Phoenix House)
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Self-Help◦ Meets daily or weekly◦ Usual involvement: Several years
Outpatient◦ Meets weekly◦ Usual involvement 12 weeks
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Intensive Outpatient◦ Meets 3-5 days per week 4 hours per day◦ Usual involvement 12-24 weeks
Residential◦ 24/7 care◦ Usual involvement 28 days for addictions programs and
6-12 months for dual diagnosis (addictions and mental health)
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Primary◦ Goals are to prevent the problem from occurring in the
first place Secondary
◦ Goals are to goals are to prevent the problem from getting worse
Tertiary◦ Goal are to prevent the problem from getting worse and
prevent any other complications
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Give three examples of each: primary, secondary and tertiary prevention and explain how they will help prevent addiction
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INDIVIDUAL
RISK FACTORS
Certain physical, emotional or personality traits
Inherited genetic vulnerability
Low self esteem
Psychological disturbances
Inappropriate coping responses
Violence/ aggression
Risk taking propensity/impulsivity
Alienation and rebelliousness
Rejection of pro-social values/religion
Lack of peer refusal skills
Early and persistent problem behaviors
Early sexual activity/teen pregnancy
Early anti-social behavior
Peer rejection in elementary grades
Academic Failure
Less involved in recreational, social, activities
Lack of information on positive health behaviors
PROTECTIVE FACTORS
Knowledge regarding risks associated with substance abuse/use
Negative attitudes toward substances and substance use
Bonding to pro-social culture
Positive relationships with adults
Views parents, teachers, doctors, law enforcement officers and other adults as allies
Social competence
Youth involvement in alternative activities
Sense of well-being/self confidence
Has positive future plans
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RISK FACTORS • Reinforcement of negative norms and
expectations within peer group • Thinks alcohol and drug use is "cool" • Inappropriate sexual activity among peers • Ties to deviant peers/gang involvement
PROTECTIVE FACTORS • Involved in substance-free activities • Friends disapprove of alcohol and other
drug use
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RISK FACTORS •Family members with a history of alcohol or other drug abuse •Family members don't spend much time together •Parents have trouble keeping track of teens, who they're with and where they go •Lack of clear rules and consequences regarding alcohol and other drug use •Parents use drugs, involve youth in their use ("Get me a beer, would you?") or tolerate use by youth •Parents have trouble setting consistent expectations and limits •Family conflict/abuse •Loss of employment
PROTECTIVE FACTORS •Close family relationships •Consistency of parenting •Education is valued and encouraged, and parents are actively involved •Copes with stress in a positive way •Clear expectations and limits regarding alcohol and other drug use •Encourages supportive relationships with caring adults beyond the immediate family •Share family responsibilities, including chores and decision making •Family members are nurturing and support each other
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RISK FACTORS
Lack of clear expectations, both academic and behavioral
Students lack commitment or sense of belonging at school
High numbers of students who fail academically at school
Parents and community members not actively involved
PROTECTIVE FACTORS
Positive attitudes toward school
School bonding
Regular school attendance
Communicates high academic and behavioral expectations
Encourages goal-setting, academic achievement and positive social development
Tutoring available
Positive instructional climate
Provides leadership and decision making opportunities for students
Fosters active involvement of students, parents and community members
Sponsors substance-free events
School responsive to students' needs
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RISK FACTORS •Alcohol/other drugs readily available •Irresponsible servers and sellers •Laws and ordinances are unclear or inconsistently enforced •Norms are unclear or encourage use •No sense of "connection" to community •Neighborhood disorganization •Rapid changes in neighborhood High unemployment •Residents at or below the poverty level •Lack of strong social institutions •Lack of monitoring youths' activities •Inadequate media portrayals •Misleading advertising •Pro-use messages
PROTECTIVE FACTORS •Opportunities for community involvement •Community religious composition •Laws are consistently enforced •Informal social control •Policies and norms encourage non-use •Community service opportunities Resources (housing, healthcare, childcare, jobs, recreation, etc.) available •Comprehensive risk focused programs available for youth•Programs for parents of children and adolescents •Early childhood and family support programs
List 5 reasons an addict would not want to change.
We teach that you have to change people places and things, but how does a client actually do this?
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How do biology, culture, family, crises, attachment and psychosocial development play a role in the development (or prevention) of addiction (chemical and nonchemical/behavioral) and mental illness (mood disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders).
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Pick 2 protective and 2 risk factors from the lists above. Think about how each risk factor could be minimized, how each protective factor could be enhanced by you in your chosen career, how you have witnessed these factors in the real world and what degree of impact you realistically feel you will have on youth’s substance abuse
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The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention http://www.edc.org/hec
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information http://www.health.org National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence http://www.ncadd.org Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
http://www.coresoft.comlcsap.html Virtual Clearinghouse on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
http://www.ccsa.calatod.htm National Center on Addiction & Substance Abuse (CASN Columbia University)
http://www.casacolumbia.org Promising Practices - Campus Alcohol Strategies http://www.promprac.gmu.edu Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) http://www.gettips.com Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Study
http://hsph.harvard.edu/cas National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism http://www.niaaa.nih.gov National Institute on Drug Abuse http://www.nida.nih.gov AI-Anon http://www.al-anon.org Health finder http://www.healthfinder.gov Drugs Awareness Online: Use, Abuse, & Treatment
http://www.mhhe.comlhper/health/drugs
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Substance abuse is defined by impairment in one or more areas of functioning over a 12 month period as a result of substance use
More than 50% of people have an addiciton There are a host of outpatient and more intensive
programs and styles
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Identify 5 concepts or pieces of information you gained from this chapter and why you believe they will be useful.
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