1. Assessments, Treatment & Drug Testing Supplies

2. 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

3. 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

4. Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression Genetics is #1 predictor of addiction

5. Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression Early age of first use is the second predictor of addiction

6. Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression An adolescent brain is undeveloped

7. Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression The combination of drugs used

8. Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression For adolescents all use is for purpose of intoxicatoin

9. Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression Current culture and media

10. Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression Stimulant drugs accelerate the progression

11. Age At Onset of First- “J” use at age 12
% of Addiction

12. 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.

13. Sources
Adolescent & Young Adult Addiction: The Pathological Relationship to Intoxication and the Interpersonal Neurobiology Underpinnings (2012)
Grant & Dawson, Journal of Substance Abuse, Vol. 9, 1997

14. Recovery Happens