Michael DeLeon - Because You Can't Scare Kids Straight Today

1. Michael DeLeon Because You Can’t Scare Kids Straight Today

2. PARENTS ARE THE ANTI-DRUG Prescription Drug MISUSE/ABUSE Leads to Increases in Alcohol Use/Abuse by Youth and ALL Drug Use by Youth and Young Adults – Especially Heroin Michael DeLeon – Steered Straight, Inc.

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4. Always Talk About It

5. WHY? There’s no one single reason, there’s a multitude of reasons Social Acceptance of Gangs and Drugs Denial Blame Not Spending Time In Our Children’s Life Misinformation NOT MY KID! Poor Parenting Victimstance

6. WHY? There’s no one single reason, there’s a multitude of reasons Overprescribing of Prescription Drugs Misinformation Our PILL Society “It’s JUST WEED” Believing BULLYING Is America’s Problem

7. WHY? There’s no one single reason, there’s a multitude of reasons The WRONG Role Models Using Drugs Joining Gangs Not Focusing on EDUCATION The Wrong Friends Uninformed Not Having GOD In Your Life Youth out of touch

8. How do good kids get involved? There’s no one single reason, there’s a multitude of reasons Blame lies not in one place, it lies in everyplace.

9. De-sensitizing our Youth

10. De-sensitizing our Youth

11. De-sensitizing our Youth

12. Separation, Hate & Violence Is Glorified

13. Gangs and Drugs Are Glorified

14. The Worst Role Models $1B in first 3 days of sales!

15. The Worst Role Models

16. Drugs KILL Dreams!

17. Some Kids See it as Part of Life

18. We Don’t Focus On Reality Lisa Robin Kelly – Dead at 43

19. WHY Do We Find Ourselves Here? • Don’t Believe NOT MY KID! • Don’t Believe NOT IN MY BACKYARD • Don’t Believe That It Can’t Happen To You • Don’t Believe This Is ONLY About Prescription Drugs • PLEASE DON’T Believe that Marijuana is NOT a Gateway Drug – Because it IT!

20. ADDICTION Drug Addiction Is Not About Drugs, It is About BRAINS!!!

21. ADDICTION In NJ, we have 6,000 Treatment Beds, yet we need 70,000 It’s Nearly Impossible To Save Them When They Get To This Point Nationwide, only 6% of treatment referrals come from health care providers. MOST come from the criminal justice system. We are failing to prevent and treat the disease until the costly consequences occur!

22. ITCAN’THAPPENTOMEISM

23. This Was The Results of Poor Choices

24. BECAUSE OF GANGS & DRUGS

25. BECAUSE OF GANGS & DRUGS ALMOST GOT MY WIFE & DAUGHTER KILLED

26. BECAUSE OF GANGS & DRUGS LOSS OF FREEDOM

27. ITCAN’THAPPENTOMEISM

28. YOU CHOOSE REWARDS vs. CONSEQUENCES

29. What do you want to be when you grow up?

30. Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Use Alcohol is still the most abused drug by teens however it Co-exists 40 % of those who started drinking at age 13 or younger developed alcohol dependence later in life. Even casual drug and alcohol use can kill you Prescription drug use / Marijuana use is WAY UP Current Drug Trends Are Changing – Synthetics, Chemicals, Molly 500% increase in NJ in unauthorized use of prescription drugs in past 3 years *

31. Addicted in New Jersey – Teens in Crisis – Pt. 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLxO105yhOk

32. Addicted in New Jersey – Teens in Crisis – Pt. 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYiElyEgElc

33. Prescription Drugs – The FACTS The scope of America’s prescription drug abuse problem is staggering New Jersey in 2010 saw more than 7,000 admissions to State-licensed or certified substance abuse treatment programs due to prescription painkiller abuse – a 230 % increase from 2005. • In June 2011, the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation reported that a growing number of young people are abusing prescription drugs, and noted a significant trend in which the practice has led to increases, not only in the number of young people addicted to painkillers, but to the number of young people using heroin as well.

34. Prescription Drugs – The FACTS Every day, 40 Americans die from an overdose caused by prescription painkiller abuse, according to the U.S. C.D.C. Overdoses of opioid prescription drugs now kill more people in the U.S. than heroin and cocaine combined. • The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has reported that 2 in 5 teenagers mistakenly believe prescription drugs are “much safer” than illegal drugs. 1 in 4 TEENS have misused a Prescription Drug in their livers thus far. • There is a 600% increase in developing ADDICTION by using ADDICTIVE Substances before the age of 16

35. Prescription Drug Abuse Russian Roulette

36. Prescription Drug Abuse Drug abuse isn't just about illegal drugs like marijuana or cocaine. Legal medicines with legitimate uses can be abused -- meaning they're taken by someone other than the patient or in a manner or dose other than what's recommended. Commonly abused prescription drugs (depressants, pain relievers, and stimulants) and some nonprescription (over-the-counter) drugs.

37. Barbiturates Prescribed to ease anxiety or promote sleep, depressants slow the brain's function. Barbiturates are a type of depressant. Phenobarbital is a barbiturate; others are Mebaral, Seconal, and Nembutal. Though helpful when used as prescribed, barbiturates can be addictive. If taken with certain drugs, including alcohol, the heart and breathing can slow, which can lead to death. Slang for barbituates includes "barbs," "reds," red birds," "phennies," "tooies," "yellows," and "yellow jackets."

38. Benzodiazepines: Valium, Xanax Valium and Xanax are examples of benzodiazepines, another type of depressant. They may be prescribed to treat anxiety, acute stress reactions, panic attacks, convulsions, and sleep disorders (typically for short-term use). Like other depressants, they have reasonable uses but may be abused. Withdrawal from benzodiazepines "can be problematic" but is rarely life-threatening, notes the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

39. Sleep Medicines Sleep medicines are depressants. The sleep drugs Ambien, Sonata, and Lunesta are newer sleep medicines called nonbenzodiazepines. These drugs may have less potential for addiction than other depressants.

40. Codeine and Morphine Pain relievers are another group of prescription drugs that are commonly abused. They include codeine and morphine. Brands of morphine include Avinza, Kadian, MS Contin, Oramorph, and Roxanol. Morphine is typically prescribed for severe pain; codeine, for milder pain. Street names for codeine include "Captain Cody" and "Cody." Slang for morphine includes "M" and "Miss Emma."

41. Oxycontin, Percocet OxyContin, Percocet, Percodan, and Roxicodone share an active ingredient, oxycodone, which is an opioid pain reliever. These drugs aren't identical; Percocet also contains acetaminophen, while Percodan also contains aspirin. These drugs should only be taken under medical supervision. Street names include "oxy," "O.C.," and "oxycotton" for OxyContin and "percs" for Percocet or Percodan.

42. Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet Vicodin, Lortab, and Lorcet contain the opioid hydrocodone plus acetaminophen. Opioids can cause drowsiness, constipation, and may depress breathing, depending upon how much you take. Vicodin's street names include "vike" and "Watson-387." Vicodin, or any other prescription drug, shouldn't be shared; it's only for the patient with the prescription.

43. Amphetamines Stimulants increase alertness, attention, and energy. They're prescribed for narcolepsy, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and depression that doesn't respond to other treatments. The ADHD drugs Dexedrine and Adderall, are stimulants called amphetamines, which may be abused by people looking for a sense of euphoria. Risks include fast or irregular heartbeat, reduced appetite, heart failure, nervousness, insomnia, and addiction. Nicknames for amphetamines include "bennies," "black beauties," and "speed."

44. Methylphenidate Methylphenidate is a stimulant found in the ADHD drugs Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, and Methylin. Its nicknames include "MPH," R-ball," "Skippy," "the smart drug," and "vitamin R." Taking high doses of a stimulant can lead to a dangerously high body temperature, an irregular heartbeat, and the potential for cardiovascular failure or lethal seizures.

45. Dextromethorphan (DXM) Dextromethorphan (DXM) is the active ingredient in many nonprescription cough and cold medicines. Those products are safe when taken as recommended, but very large doses can lead to euphoria and impaired judgment -- as well as nausea and vomiting, loss of coordination, and increased heart rate. DXM's street names include "Orange Crush," "Triple Cs,""Dex," "Robo," and "Skittles.““LEAN”

46. Pseudoephedrine Pseudoephedrine is commonly found in nonprescription cold medicines. It's used as an ingredient for making the illegal drug methamphetamine ("meth"). That's why there are laws limiting the amount of pseudoephedrine-containing drug products that can be bought at a time.

47. Drug Abuse – What To Do If you're a parent who suspects your child is using, try these tips: Come right out and ask. Know the signs and symptoms of drug use and abuse. Learn the risk factors for drug use, like a family history of addiction or having friends who drink or use drugs.

48. Most People 1st Use Drugs through FRIENDS

49. “MOLLY” NEW VIDEO: 2 Chainz & Nicki Minaj "I Luv Dem Strippers" WHEWW! Trey Songz's Best Panty Dropping Lyrics! 2 Chainz - "Beez In The Trap“ Danny Brown - "Molly Ringwald“ Mac Miller - "Willie Dynamite“ Jay-Z - "Empire State Of Mind“ Kanye West - "Mercy“ Rick Ross - "Pop That" Feature Juicy J - "Get Higher“ Lil Wayne - "Roman Reloaded" Feature French Montana - "Molly“ Gunplay - "M1" She's in all the hottest rappers' lyrics now, and everyone seems to be in love with a girl named "Molly."

50. More BAD Drugs NOW Than EVER Before