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Addicted to Intoxication Experimentation Misuse Substance Abuse Chemical Dependency A one time event Infrequent Using despite consequences Emotional illness Values change Stops emotional growth Distortion of emotion “I don’t care” attitude Preoccupation Consequences Loss of control
Marijuana and the Young Brain Picture of an 18 year old who has used 4 times a week for the past 3 years THC and brain cells Anandamide 2 years to leave the brain
Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression Genetics is #1 predictor of addiction
Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression Early age of first use is the second predictor of addiction
Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression An adolescent brain is undeveloped
Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression The combination of drugs used
Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression For adolescents all use is for purpose of intoxicatoin
Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression Current culture and media
Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression Stimulant drugs accelerate the progression
Age At Onset of First- “J” use at age 12 % of Addiction
Recovery Happens Treatment Model Who would fit our treatment model? If you have used marijuana more than twice. Using any substances or drinking in spite of consequences. Using substances to avoid feelings, negative thoughts, and struggles in relationships.
Sources Adolescent & Young Adult Addiction: The Pathological Relationship to Intoxication and the Interpersonal Neurobiology Underpinnings (2012) www.brainplace.com Grant & Dawson, Journal of Substance Abuse, Vol. 9, 1997
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