1. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 6 Kicking the Habit Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse 1 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Content Vocabulary Narcotics Anonymous (NA) methadone

2. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 6 Kicking the Habit Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse 2 << BACK NEXT >> HOME An important step in recovery is admitting to having a drug problem. Drug addiction is treatable with help.

3. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 6 Kicking the Habit Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse 3 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Admitting a drug problem is the first step to overcoming it. Facing the Problem

4. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 6 Kicking the Habit Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse 4 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Narcotics Anonymous is a 12-step program that offers psychological therapy groups, individual psychotherapy, and drug therapy. Getting Help Facing the Problem Narcotics Anonymous (NA) A free self-help program of addiction recovery

5. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 6 Kicking the Habit Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse 5 << BACK NEXT >> HOME The use of methadone to help a person through withdrawal is an example of drug therapy. Getting Help Facing the Problem methadone A drug used to treat heroin addiction

6. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 6 Kicking the Habit Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse 6 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Getting Help Methadone is a “maintenance” drug that is cheaper and longer lasting than heroin. Methadone allows people addicted to heroin to recover socially because they no longer must struggle to buy high-priced illegal drugs to hold off withdrawal. Facing the Problem

7. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 6 Kicking the Habit Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse 7 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Getting Help Drug-abuse agencies that can help teens with drug problems or questions include: Covenant House Just Say No International National Cocaine Hotline National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator Facing the Problem

8. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 6 Kicking the Habit Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse 8 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Problems Along the Way When a person breaks free of a drug addiction, he or she may need to develop a new support system. Making lifestyle changes during drug recovery significantly improves the chances of staying drug-free. Facing the Problem

9. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 6 Kicking the Habit Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse 9 << BACK NEXT >> HOME What is the name of a 12-step program that promotes personal growth and leads to the person’s helping others to recover? Narcotics Anonymous (NA) A free, self-help program of addiction recovery Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary

10. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 6 Kicking the Habit Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse 10 << BACK NEXT >> HOME A drug used to treat heroin addiction is ________. methadone A drug used to treat heroine addiction Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary

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