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Drug Abuse

Drug Abuse. Cassi Skinner. Statistics. Most common abused drug is Marijuana 19.5 million people over the age of 12 use illegal drugs in the United States Over six million children in America live with at least one parent who has a drug addiction.

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Drug Abuse

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  1. Drug Abuse Cassi Skinner

  2. Statistics • Most common abused drug is Marijuana • 19.5 million people over the age of 12 use illegal drugs in the United States • Over six million children in America live with at least one parent who has a drug addiction. • Each year, drug abuse and drug addiction cost employers over 122 billion dollars in lost productivity time

  3. MYTHS • Overcoming addiction is a simply a matter of willpower. You can stop using drugs if you really want to • Addiction is a disease; there’s nothing you can do about it. • Addicts have to hit rock bottom before they can get better. • You can’t force someone into treatment; they have to want help. • Treatment didn’t work before, so there’s no point trying again; some cases are hopeless.

  4. Kinds of Drugs Narcotics Heroin Club/Date Rape Ecstasy Hallucinogen LSD

  5. Changes in appetite “Space out.” Frequently getting into trouble. Secretive or suspicious behaviors. Warning Signs Sudden mood swings Drop in attendance and performance at work or school. Tremors & slurred speech Appears fearful/anxious

  6. “Thrill Seekers” • Peer pressure • To Fit In • To Cope with Life • Suffering from another mental illness Why Abuse? Why? Why? Why?

  7. Rehab Need to find a well rounded facility Set Schedule Detox Period Group Therapy Individual Counseling Patients must want help Expected to stay at least 30 days

  8. Effects of Drugs

  9. Finding Support Family members Close friends Therapists or Counselors Other recovering addicts Healthcare providers People from your faith community

  10. Just Say No.

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