Adolescents with Addictions Reducing the

Stigma

A Mental Health Promotion Project

Carlie McAleeseMallory Saelhof Lisa Horner

Nobody plans to be an addict

“The onset of drug use

before age 20 years predicts

more sustained use

over time”-Stuart

“Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused substance by youth”- Stuart

The teenage years are a period of

growth and exploration

Every parents worst nightmare:DRUG ADDICTION

“No one is immune from addiction. It affects people of all ages, races,

classes and professions.” -Patrick J. Kennedy

One hit is

one

too m

any

Drug use open to all eyes

The addiction path usually begins with substances like tobacco, alcohol, marijuana or with

household products that can be inhaled

A vicious cycle that never ends

Addiction cost is with human lives

Adolescents must be heard and respected

75% of missing children who are

reported to the police

are runaways

Broken windows

Broken families

Broken homes

Homeless youth have it the hardest

“Youth living on the street or in correctional institutions are at high risk for HIV, hepatitis B and C and other blood borne diseases because they combine high levels of risky drug use with

high levels of risky sexual behaviour.”

Three options:Death, Jail, or Recovery

Stigma is one of the meanest and most difficult aspects of addiction. It makes it harder for individuals and families to deal with their problems and get the help they need

Society imposes stigma and its

damage

Addiction: is not a character flaw or weakness, it is a disease

Stigma includes Negativity, Prejudice and Discrimination

Challenge media that discriminate against addicts

Stigma: Invisible marks separating our

community

Helping those who need it most

Fill up the classrooms with hope

“It’s hard to understand addiction unless you’ve experienced it” Ken

Hensley

Educate yourself and the world around you

Helping students so they can grow

Let’s clean up the streets together

We should not hide the

disease

Harm reduction plays an important role

Communication, education, and support

are essential

Psychiatric nurses

can make

a difference

Our city can be a better place

Nurses shine light to reduce stigma

Together we can stop the

cycle

The road to change is long, but worth it in the

end

There’s hope, we’re here to help

Our next stop:: Reducing the stigma

A brighter future lies ahead…

It all starts with one step

http://one80center.com/new-government-study-finds-abuse-of-prescription-meds-skyrocketing/Principles and Practices of Psychiatric Nursing. Gail w. Stuart

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http://parentingteens.com/blog/category/teen-drug-abuse/http://www.troubledwith.com/ParentingTeens

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/nguva/3217006782/http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/k/ken_hensley.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mklingo/2809961438/http://www.ghosts.ws/Most-Haunted-Places/St-Louis-Ghost-Train-St-Louis-Saskatchewan-Canada-ghosthunt.htm

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http://willsonwheels.blogspot.com/2010/09/prince-albert-national-park.htmlMusic: Emilee Allan- “She Talks to Angels” (cover)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LamwYU-i-BE&feature=channel_video_title

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