1. Options High School with the
Getting Help
Facilitated by
KEYS Academy and
Options High School with the
ARISE Foundation

2. Your Presenter…
A member of the faculty at KEYS Academy or Options High School
Internationally Certified in Life Skills through the ARISE Foundation

3. Frame
We will analyze and discuss how we can help a person who has a drug problem.
EQ: In what ways can we IDENTIFY if a person has a drug problem?
I will complete a handout that will help me identify if a person has a drug problem

4. Rules for Training Participation is crucial No wrong/stupid answers
Respect one another
No talking while others talk
No rude comments or noises
Wait until you’re called upon

5. Why we’re here… Because we have to be
To learn some skills that will carry over into adulthood
To learn more about ourselves

6. How we’re going to do it…
Discussion
Everyone participates
Some, very little lecture
Activity or activities
Some Conclusions

7. Questions?

8. Ice Breaker What is an ice breaker? Definition of an ice breaker:
An activity used to lighten the mood and or get participants warmed up to the idea of interaction

9. Ice Breaker!!!!

10. Topic of the Day – GETTING HELP
Do you know anyone who has a drug problem?
What are some ways we can approach a person who may need help?
How do people act when they abuse drugs?

11. Topic of the Day – GETTING HELP
Why do people sometimes find it hard to admit they need help when it comes to drugs?
Is it ok for people to ask for help, for those who can’t ask for help for themselves? Why or why not?
Who can we get help from?

12. Addicted.org
According to Addicted.org, In the city of El Paso, there are over 15 different drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers and different programs available to help substance abuse issues.
Drug rehabilitation programs provide different types of cares from center to center
It is important to look at and talk to as many different substance abuse programs so as to find one that a person will feel comfortable with and will want to attend.

13. Please explain the following reasons why teens abuse drugs…
Peer pressure
To look and feel “grown-up”
Modeling parents’ behavior
Curiosity
Self-medication

14. Please explain the following reasons why teens abuse drugs…
Rebellion
To have fun
Boredom

15. Activity: Maybe someone you care about has a drug problem
Activity sheet p. 52 (drug problem) – Volunteer read instructions
Someone read the instructions
Fill out your own sheets
Individual presentations

16. Conclusions
List 5 ways how can we identify a person who has a drug problem… 1- 2- 3- 4- 5-