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Chemical Dependency

Chemical Dependency. Key Terms:. Chemical Dependency = Drug addicted or alcoholic Tolerance = needing more and more to get the same feeling or high Increases chances for addiction Warning signs breaking down

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Chemical Dependency

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  1. Chemical Dependency

  2. Key Terms: • Chemical Dependency = Drug addicted or alcoholic • Tolerance = needing more and more to get the same feeling or high • Increases chances for addiction • Warning signs breaking down • Withdrawal = symptoms people feel when they can’t get the drug they’re addicted to • Obvious symptoms = sweating, shaking, irritation, headaches, sleep problems, depression.

  3. TRAP • T = trial • R = recreation • A = abuse • P = pinned down (addicted)

  4. What are some consequences of each stage? • Trial • Coughing, hangovers • Recreational • Meeting unhealthy people, getting into unsafe situations • Abuse • Trouble with relationships, school, work, etc. • Pinned Down • Depressed, total focus on the drug/alcohol

  5. ENABLING • Enable = helping a drug user or alcoholic to use • Examples of enabling = • Refusing to confront the addict • Refusing to get outside help • Refusing to acknowledge his/her need to change behaviors • Helping addict avoid dealing with consequences • Ignoring his/her use • Minimizing his/her use • Giving him/her money • Making excuses for him/her

  6. Family Roles • Read the Family Roles on pages 20-21 • Read Scenario on page 22 • Discuss the following with a partner: • Who is the Chief Enabler or Co-Dependent? Why? • Who is the Lost Child? Why? • Who is the Hero? Why? • Who is the Scapegoat? Why? • Who is the Mascot? Why? • Who has the drug problem? Why? • Do any of the family members take on multiple roles? Who?

  7. Where can family/friends go for help? • Check the “Self-help Assistance” list • AA or NA • Alanon • Alateen • School counselor or teacher • Family therapist Substance abuse affects the whole family and all of our relationships. The only solution is to get the help you need. Even if no one else in the family see that there is a problem, you can get help for yourself. Not only will you feel better, but you will also learn how to quit playing the role that enables the dysfunction to continue.

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