1. Ch. 17 Preventing Drug Abuse Section 4 Choosing to be Drug Free

2. Ch. 17 Preventing Drug Abuse Section 4 Choosing to be Drug Free
Objectives:
Identify three treatment options for people who abuse drugs.
Name three steps you can take to stay drug free.
What can you do to help someone who is
abusing drugs?

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Before someone can be helped they have to acknowledge they have a problem.
Pg. 449 Figure 17- Signs of Possible Drug Abuse
Behavioral Signs:
Major changes I behavior or personality
Lying, cheating
Attention-getting behavior
Denial of any problem

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Physical Signs
Poor coordination
Changes in appearance
Slurred speech
Social Signs
Friends suspected of abusing drugs
Withdrawal from normal activities
Poor school performance

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Exploring Treatment Options: -various program that range in medical attention (hospital based, clinics) to counseling (in-patient care, out-patient care, meetings, counseling, etc.) Detoxification: -entering a program for gradual but complete withdrawal from the abused substance under medical supervision.

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Therapeutic Community: -a residential treatment center where former drug abusers live together and learn to adjust to drug-free lives. -provide medical care and counseling -Behavior therapy and Group therapy

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Supervised Medication: -replacing the abused drug with a substance that has the same effect, without the high. Example- Methadone for Heroin abusers Smaller and smaller doses to help wean the user off any drug completely (psychologically addictive).

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Staying Drug Free: Read pgs Steps for protecting yourself from using drugs 1. Refusing Drugs 2. Seeking help (Stress too much? Healthy options!) 3. Alternatives to Drugs -Engage in Physical activity -Volunteer -Join a Youth Group

9. Ch. 17 Preventing Drug Abuse Section 4 Choosing to be Drug Free Friday, May 19
Chapter Review “At A Glance”-pg. 453 Complete the Practice Questions on pg. 454 Practice Assessment Review Concepts you wrote out at the beginning of this Chapter.