Rediscover Empowering Ways to Inspire New Directions
2017
Kristen Polin, VP of Programs Shane Watson, Prevention Specialist Kelli York, Resource Director
Session Two For Teens: What
are your dreams for your future? What will your story be ten years from now? What do you love most about your parent(s)?
For Parents: What
are your fears for your child? What do you love most about your child?
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GABA SEROTONIN DOPAMINE ACETYLCHOLINE NOREPINEPHRINE EPINEPHRINE
FEELING GREAT
FEELING DEPRESSED
Addiction DRUGS ALCOHOL GABA SEROTONIN DOPAMINE ACETYLCHOLINE NOREPINEPHRINE EPINEPHRINE
FEELING GREAT
FEELING DEPRESSED
Brain Development
Planning Right from wrong Impulse control Anticipating risk Self-control An individual’s brain is not fully developed until
21-25 years of age
Addiction Defined
Chronic/Progressive/Fatal/Treatable Addiction is a condition in which a person develops bio-psycho-social dependence on any moodaltering substance. Addiction is a brain disease that is expressed in the form of compulsive behavior. Addiction is distinguished from drug use by the lack of freedom of choice. Source: Gorski, Terrence, Merlene Miller. Staying Sober. 39.
Signs of Drug Use or Typical Teen Age Behavior? A drop in grades
Red, watery, or glassy eyes
Isolates from family
Uses eye drops to hide red eyes
Poor achievement
Late or unexplained hours
Moods are up and down
Rejection of parental values
Dishonest about whereabouts
Have found unexplained paraphernalia
Dishonest about a lot of things Early cigarette smoking Change in peer groups Often draws pot leaves, drugs, or drug symbols Parental defiance
Disappearance of money or possessions
Defensive about drug use Antisocial behavior Loss of interest in previous hobbies and activities
Julie Hancock
Session Two: Teen Breakout Session Brief screening and exploration of alternatives to substance Teen Intervene is designed to help a teen with the following: misuse and abuse. Decide for himself or herself the pros and cons of use Identify the reasons why he or she uses Explore new skills the promote healthier behaviors Take responsibility for self-change
Paraphernalia
FIVE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP YOUR TEEN AVOID ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS PARENT GUIDE
Ken Winters, PhD
Amelia Arria, PhD
Monitoring Appropriate role modeling Building a warm and supportive relationship Establishing appropriate parent-child communication Maintaining awareness of peer relationships
What Does Not Work • Ignoring the problem or saying, “Not MY kid” • Dismissing the situation as simply “teen problems” or “drama” • Jumping to conclusions or assuming that your child MUST have done something wrong
• Not maintaining communication • Not following up with your child and school
• Waiting for an issue to arise to talk with your child about drug and alcohol abuse
A Powerful Tool Opens lines of communication Serves as a deterrent Prevents first use Allows your child to say “no� to drugs while saving face with peers Provides the peace of mind that can only come with knowing for sure that your child is drug free
Consistency Teens whose parents do not completely agree with each other regarding family rules on drug use are: More than 3x more likely to smoke marijuana
3x more likely to try drugs - Columbia University, Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse
Family Dinner
Teens who say that they talk to their parents about what’s going in on their lives over dinner are less likely to
smoke, drink and use marijuana Teens in families with weak family ties are:
4 times more likely to have tried tobacco 4 times more likely to have tried marijuana 3 times more likely to have tried alcohol - Columbia University, Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse
Creating a Prevention Plan Keys to Prevention Consistency Communication
Education Honesty Deterrence Monitoring Community Verification
Identify Identify and create prevention strategies that you will implement in your home
Discuss Sit down as a family and discuss the prevention plan
Follow Post the plan in plain sight and consistently follow it
Contact Us At: notmykid.org
Additional Resources: Drugabuse.gov
(602) 652 0163
Samsha.gov
5230 E Shea Blvd.
Casacolumbia.org
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Psynow.com
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