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Adolescent Substance Abuse

Adolescent Substance Abuse. Presented By: Kevin Kufeldt, LPC, LCAC Adolescent Center for Treatment. Drugs of Choice. World Wide #1 Abused Drug?. #1 Among Teens?. Most Popular #2 and #3. Marijuana 96% of our current and past clients abuse marijuana on a regular basis.

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Adolescent Substance Abuse

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  1. Adolescent Substance Abuse Presented By: Kevin Kufeldt, LPC, LCAC Adolescent Center for Treatment

  2. Drugs of Choice

  3. World Wide #1 Abused Drug?

  4. #1 Among Teens?

  5. Most Popular #2 and #3 • Marijuana • 96% of our current and past clients abuse marijuana on a regular basis. • Average Daily use: • 3-4 blunts (1/4 oz.) • Average age first use: • 13 y.o. Earliest is 9yo. • 15 yrs ago: 17 y.o • 10 yrs ago: 15 y.o • Now: 12-13 y.o • Alcohol • Number one drug of choice of High School Students (other than cigs) • Parties • Sports events • Dances • Binge Drinking, Drinking to Black-Out • Vs. • Drinking to Pass-Out • Social Using???

  6. Who’s Doing Drugs? The National Average puts substance abuse among teens at : 24%

  7. Where Are They Doing Drugs? Home, Parties, Sporting Events, School Dances, School, the Park, the Mall. Drug abuse is all around you, however; you get to choose who you surround yourself with, what you do for fun and how you live your life.

  8. What to be looking for? Physical Evidence of Drugs and/or Paraphernalia Behavior Problems and Poor Grades Isolation, depression, fatigue Changes in friendships or extremely influenced by peers Hostility, irritability or change in level of cooperation at home or school Lying or increased evasiveness about after school or weekend whereabouts Decreased interest in personal appearance Physical changes such as bloodshot eyes, runny nose, frequent sore throats and rapid weight loss Changes in mood, eating and sleeping habits Dizziness and memory problems Unusual flare-ups or outbursts of temper Lack of concern for consequences and responsibilities Wearing sunglasses at inappropriate times

  9. What to look for Cont. Association with known substance abusers Unusual borrowing of money Theft Secretive behavior regarding actions and possessions Poorly concealed attempts to avoid attention and suspicion (for example, frequent trips to the restroom) Excessive breath mints, cologne or perfume Track or needle marks on arms, hands, neck or legs Frequently late Unwarranted laughter Nodding out Sweating profusely even on cold days EXTREMELY SLEEPY

  10. Misunderstandings: • Prescription Drugs: • 40% of teens and their parents think abusing RX drugs is safer than abusing “street drugs” • 25% of drug related ER visits are associated with the abuse of RX drugs • Synthetic Drugs • Were once legal • Users think they are safe • Increase in suicidal / homicidal rates • Increase in seizure activity • DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS IN THIS STUFF

  11. Saying NO • You are not alone. • Be part of the 76% • Surround yourself with positive peers • Occupy your free time with healthy activities • Continue educating yourself on the dangers of abuse. • Ask questions from someone you trust

  12. Helping Others • Listen first • Be supportive (but don’t make any promises) • Help them identify other sources for help • Church leaders, parents, teachers, school counselors • Other Sources: • Community Mental Health Providers • AA/NA

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