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3  MISSION: The alcohol Substance Abuse Program provides a comprehensive drug and alcohol program to assist American Indians and Non-Indians with the opportunity to resist, reduce and prevent drug and alcohol abuse. 2

4  Prevention is a community-base service, which includes the identification of persons at risk or developing problems relating to the use/abuse of alcohol/drugs. Services provided to individuals and /or groups include alcohol/drug education, the teaching of techniques for decision making and constructive processes to deal with stress, recreation, social activities, and cultural activities or events. Community Education is defined as the use of information, media resources, and skills development group to increase awareness of community members and employees of institutions, tribal groups, courts, religious organizations, social agencies and schools. Problems of alcohol/drug use and abuse, the availability of prevention and treatment resources, and techniques for motivating an individual into treatment are stressed. 3

5 Larry Cravatt, ASAP Director 405-257-3533 Sharon Johnson, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist 405-257-3531 Willa Crow, CADC Counselor 405-257-3543 Charlotte Akins, Administrative Assistant 405-257-3533 Fax: 405-257-3522 Toll Free: 866-924-3533 Seminole Nation Of Oklahoma P. O. Box 1498, Wewoka Ok 74884 Seminole Nation Complex 405-257-6287 4

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8  Intake, Assessment & Admission Short & Long term residential  Transport  Treatment Planning Juvenile-Youth Intervention, assist Children & Adults young adults within the court system  Individual Counseling  Alcohol and Drug Education  Follow-up  Aftercare  Referral  Prevention  Outreach  Work with Court System  Attorney’s Alcohol related charge  Referrals Primary Residential Alcohol Programs  Detoxification Centers- Halfway House 7

9  Working with Juvenile Drug Courts—Counseling-Referrals-Treatment Centers  Advocating for Troubled Youths with Counseling, or Treatment Centers as opposed to Lock-up Facilities or Detention Centers.  Working with Schools in Seminole County in Educating Students on Alcohol/Substance Abuse.  Working with Adult Drug Courts- Counseling-Referrals-Treatment Centers  Working with Judges in Advocating for Native Americans to be sent to Treatment Centers instead of incarceration.  Started AA/NA Groups in ASAP Conference Room  Extending counseling services to individuals in conjunction with AA/NA  Educating Community on presence and Services of Alcohol Substance Abuse Program with Seminole Nation.  Working with community to collaborate services  Working with Seminole Nation Programs to collaborate services 8

10  Smell of cat urine  Small children between the ages of 2 to 8 are very disciplined, very nervous sitting by parent(s).  Older children sitting in front room initially, but will eventually ask to go to their room, also very nervous and disciplined.  Parent(s) wearing long sleeve shirts, in summer months  Friends will frequently come by, or there will be friends staying, hanging around in the home.  Parent(s) very nervous behaviors and unable to sustain calmness  Parent(s) very thin in stature  Parent(s) having visible sores on face, hands or neck area.  Parent(s) trying to make excuses for you to leave.  Inside of home are of the extreme either very disheveled or very clean  Kitchen is always very messy 9

11 ALCOHOL ADDICTION  What is alcohol addiction? Alcohol addiction is when a person exceeds self-imposed “limits” or they consistently “out drink” others in social situations. ALCOHOL ADDICTION  What is alcohol addiction? Alcohol addiction is when a person exceeds self-imposed “limits” or they consistently “out drink” others in social situations. 10

12 What are the physical symptoms of alcoholism?  Changes in sleep patterns  Slurred speech  Bloodshot eyes  Unusual weight gain or loss  Neglected hygiene and appearance  Frequent sickness What are the physical symptoms of alcoholism?  Changes in sleep patterns  Slurred speech  Bloodshot eyes  Unusual weight gain or loss  Neglected hygiene and appearance  Frequent sickness 11

13 What are some of the behavioral symptoms of alcoholism?  Emotional instability, such as anger, depression, and mood swings  Disappearing for long periods of time  Smell of alcohol  Hiding bottles for binge drinking What are some of the behavioral symptoms of alcoholism?  Emotional instability, such as anger, depression, and mood swings  Disappearing for long periods of time  Smell of alcohol  Hiding bottles for binge drinking 12

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15  Dependence affects people of all backgrounds, ages and class.  People as young as 12 or 13. What are some of the behaviors alcoholics?  Smell like alcohol  Hide bottles  Dependence affects people of all backgrounds, ages and class.  People as young as 12 or 13. What are some of the behaviors alcoholics?  Smell like alcohol  Hide bottles 14

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17 What is Crystal Meth?  Drug that is highly addictive, harmful and dangerous. The effects are:  Increased activity  Decreased appetite  A sense of well-being What is Crystal Meth?  Drug that is highly addictive, harmful and dangerous. The effects are:  Increased activity  Decreased appetite  A sense of well-being 16

18 As with similar stimulants, meth is used in a “binge” and “crash” pattern. Because tolerance for meth occurs within minutes, users try to maintain the high by using the drug continuously or binging on the drug. 17

19 How is crystal meth used? It can be:  Smoked  Snorted  Swallowed  Or injected How is crystal meth used? It can be:  Smoked  Snorted  Swallowed  Or injected 18

20 EFFECTS OF METHAMPHETAMINE  Convulsions  Dangerously high body temperature  Stroke  Euphoria (followed by depression)  Cardiac arrhythmia  Stomach cramps  Tremors  Decreased appetite 19

21  Increased stamina and hyperactivity  Increased sexual drive and response  Involuntary body movements  Increased perspiration  Jitteriness  Nausea  Headaches  Increased stamina and hyperactivity  Increased sexual drive and response  Involuntary body movements  Increased perspiration  Jitteriness  Nausea  Headaches 20

22 What are some of the long term or overdose effects of meth?  Produces damage to small blood vessels in the brain  Dramatic weight loss  Inflammation of the heart lining  Skin lesions  Paranoia  Anxiety What are some of the long term or overdose effects of meth?  Produces damage to small blood vessels in the brain  Dramatic weight loss  Inflammation of the heart lining  Skin lesions  Paranoia  Anxiety 21

23  Insomnia  Intense craving for the drug  Severe gum damage and related dental problems, known as meth mouth.  Cardiovascular problems  Heart attack  Liver damage  Kidney damage  If, snorted, deterioration of lining of nostrils.  Insomnia  Intense craving for the drug  Severe gum damage and related dental problems, known as meth mouth.  Cardiovascular problems  Heart attack  Liver damage  Kidney damage  If, snorted, deterioration of lining of nostrils. 22

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