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Mayona Engdahl Amany Hasan Joyce Yau

Integrative Group Presentation: Research Question – What is the cycle of drug abuse in the “Tenderloin in San Francisco, and what is needed to break the cycle of drug abuse?. Mayona Engdahl Amany Hasan Joyce Yau. Area III: Social Science.

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Mayona Engdahl Amany Hasan Joyce Yau

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  1. Integrative Group Presentation:Research Question – What is the cycle of drug abuse in the “Tenderloin in San Francisco, and what is needed to break the cycle of drug abuse? Mayona Engdahl Amany Hasan Joyce Yau

  2. Area III: Social Science Cycle of drug abuse can consume a person’s life destroying their potential • Withdrawal pales in comparison to drug-seeking behavior • Sensitization

  3. Destruction of Social Support • What is social support and why is it important? • Social support becomes institutional support

  4. Social Marginalization • Possible to overcome addiction but conviction is much harder • Lack of viable economic choices

  5. Breaking the Cycle • Decriminalization of drugs • Project Connect, Promoting economic opportunity • Did you know about this service for the homeless in SF? http://www.projecthomelessconnect.com/about/

  6. Area II: Science • How is Science related to the drug abuse in the Tenderloin? • Methods and procedures scientists use to find results

  7. Impacts and Processes of Drug Abuse • Reward pathways • Addiction

  8. Challenges, Struggles, and Damages related to Drug Abuse • Health issues • Interrelated issues

  9. Breaking the Cycle • Seeking Treatment • Possibilities…

  10. Area IV: Creative Arts & Humanities

  11. Art Galleries in the Tenderloin • Wonderland • Gray Area • Art in Storefronts

  12. Resources for Children and Families in the Tenderloin Art 509 Cultural Center, Asian Art Museum of SF After School Programs Boys & Girls Club of SF, Tenderloin Unit, Glide, IHDC, Salvation Army Kroc Community Center, Shi Yu-Lang Central YMCA, Up On Top After School Program, Tenderloin After School Program Family Resources Bay Area Women’s and Children’s Center, Glide, The Oshun Center, Refugee Transitions, Southeast Asian Community Center Medical Services St. Anthony’s Free Medical Clinic, Glide Health Services, Larkin Street Youth Center Medical Clinic Recreation and Park / Sports Programs Boeddeker Park, MacCanDo – Tenderloin Youth Track Club, Tenderloin Children’s Playground, Tenderloin Youth Sports Initiative http://www.bawcc.org/

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