Transcript Wise Up! Presentation for Parents

Are Substances a Problem
for our Students?
National admitted use, 2004, grades 8-12*
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Inhalants
Amphetamines
Tobacco
Marijuana
Alcohol
6.5%
3.0%
16.73%
24.5%
55.1%
*National Institute on Drug Abuse, Monitoring the Future Report, 2004
Texas substance abuse, grades 7-12*
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Inhalants
Amphetamines
Ecstasy
Marijuana
Alcohol
Tobacco
17.0%
6.0%
1.8%
30.0%
68.0%
17.0%
*substance Abuse Trends in Texas, June, 2005/Texas School Survey of Substance Use, 2004
Houston area substance abuse, grades 9-12*
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Current cigarette
Current alcohol
Tried marijuana
Tried cocaine
Tried inhalants
*CDC, Surveillance Surveys, June 28, 2002
21.8%
43.9%
40.7%
8.9%
8.7%
IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO INTERVENE
• Always express an interest.
• Children often imitate behaviors.
• Education and communication are the keys.
• Be alert to change.
• Be aware of what children are doing.
• Don’t assume it can’t happen.
• Set aside time for family.
Family Circle, “The Agony What Every Parent Must Know”. April, 2002.
Do you know what illegal
substances your children
have access to in their
daily lives?
Types of Illegal Substances
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Controlled Substances
Dangerous Drugs
Alcohol
Inhalants
Prescription Drugs
• Many school infractions today involve
prescription medications
• A prescription drug is any medication which
requires a pharmacist to dispense to a
patient or their guardian under the direction
of a physician.
Controlled Substances
 A substance, including a drug, an
adulterant, and a dilutant, listed in
Schedules I-V or Penalty Groups 1-1A
or 2-4 as defined by the Controlled
Substances Act.
Controlled Substances Act, Chapter 481
Controlled Substances …
Placement on a specific controlled substance
schedule is based on
• Existence of or lack of medical uses
• Danger of physical or psychological
dependence
• Potential for abuse
Controlled Substances …
• Drug determined by DEA to have the potential for
abuse
• Most are legal with a Rx, for example
– Prozac
– Allegra
• Some are illegal
– Marijuana
– Cocaine
Dangerous Drugs
 A device or a drug that is unsafe for
self-medication and that is not
included in the Schedules I-V or
Penalty Groups 1-4 of Chapter 481.
Controlled Substances Act, Chapter 483
Dangerous Drugs …
• Any non-scheduled drug requiring a
doctor’s Rx
• Low potential for abuse
• Some highly toxic and possibly fatal—e.g.
Lithium
Some prescriptions that may be available
to your children come from:
• Your own medicine cabinet
• Your children’s friends
• Homes visited by your children
For example:
Antidepressant / Anti-Obsessional
Prozac, Zoloft, Wellbutrin
Medical uses:
Depression, obsessive-compulsive
disorder
Possible effects:
Nervousness, anxiety, insomnia,
dizziness, hot flashes, decreased
appetite
Mood Stabilizers: Depakote, Lithium
Medical Uses:
Seizure disorders, bipolar
Possible effects:
Drowsiness, tremors, irregular
heartbeat, Lithium toxicity,
diarrhea
Psycho-Stimulants: Ritalin,
Adderall, Concerta
Medical uses:
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder)
Possible effects:
Dizziness, loss of appetite, irritability,
palpitations, nervousness
Antipsychotic: Risperdal, Zyprexa
Medical uses:
Psychosis (difficulty with thought process)
Possible effects:
Drowsiness, low blood pressure,
restlessness, involuntary movement,
rigidity of muscles
*Can be fatal with one dose
Anti-Anxiety: Xanax, Zanbar, Valium
Medical uses:
Anxiety, panic disorders
Possible effects:
Drowsiness, light-headedness, confusion,
nervousness, racing pulse rate, low blood
pressure, tremors, slurred speech,
decreased respiration and pulse, addictive
Pain: Valium, Hydrocodone,
Vicodin
Medical uses:
Moderate to severe pain
Possible effects:
Drowsiness, sedation, nausea,
mental cloudiness, addictive
How Does KISD Identify Drugs
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School nurse
www.drugs.com
Law enforcement
Pharmacist
PDR – Physicians Desk Reference
Alcohol
• Most commonly abused drug among youth
• Average age people start drinking is 12.9
years
• One out of 20 high school seniors drink
daily
Inhalants
• Often first substance abused by
teens
• Second only to marijuana in
adolescent drug use
• More common among younger
users
• Can cause long-term damage to
brain, nerve cells, heart, lungs
• Can cause suffocation and death
Over-the-Counter Medications
• Cough suppressants such as Coricidin,
Vicks, Robitussin
• Pseudoephedrines
• Even Tylenol
• Over-the-counter medications are not on
a drug schedule, but they may be abused by
teens.
Do you know what signs to
look for if your children
become involved with illegal
substances?
Signs to look for …
• It is a challenge to tell because mood
swings and unpredictable behaviors are not
uncommon for teens.
• Be alert for two or more of the following
indicators:
Watch Tips for Parents
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Change in clothing choices/personal grooming
Hostile/uncooperative attitude
Less interaction
At home and school
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Change of friends
Appetite/sleep changes
Change in grades
Unexplained cash
Possible Clues to Drug Use
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Lighters
Matches
Drug drawings
Empty Rx containers
Cigarettes
Small baggies
Razorblades/small
pocket knives
• Pieces of foil
• Faucet screens
More Clues
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Pipes
Bongs
Magazines
Music
Popular Hiding Places
(Goal is concealment with accessibility)
• Mint cans
• Pen cases
• Socks, wallets, pockets,
hats, waistline
• Lipstick containers
• Flashlights
• Make-up kits
• Battery containers
Keep Your Eyes Open
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The bedroom
The medicine cabinet
The house
The yard
The car
The neighbors
Child’s friends
Family
Wise Up!
Do you know the
consequences if your
children have illegal
substances at school?
Consequences …
• There MAY be legal consequences.
• There WILL be school consequences.
Legal Consequences
• Legal penalties are tied to schedules I-V
(smaller numbers have more severe legal
consequences).
• Penalties for most illegal substance offenses
in a school zone are enhanced to the next
level—for example, a Class A misdemeanor
may become a state jail felony offense.
School Consequences
• Each case involving illegal substances is
unique and is investigated and evaluated
by the administration on its own merits.
• Cases are handled in accordance with
KISD policy as discussed in the student
handbooks.
– High School, pp. 57-58, 65-99
– Intermediate, pp. 42-43, 51-86
School Consequences …
Any KISD student found to have
• possessed
• used or
• delivered
any illegal substance at school or at a school
activity is subject to disciplinary actions.
Range of School Consequences …
Possession and/or use of a controlled
substance or dangerous drug
– DAEP to expulsion depending on type of
drug and amount possessed
– DAEP length, 45 school days
– Expulsion length, 90 school days
*Texas Education Code, 37.006 and 37.007
Range of School Consequences …
Delivery of controlled substance or dangerous
drug
– Expulsion
– Length of expulsion, 90 school days
*Texas Education Code, 37.006 and 37.007
Range of School Consequences …
Marijuana offenses (possession, use, and/or
delivery)
– DAEP to expulsion, depending on facts of the
case
– DAEP length, 45 school days
– Expulsion length, 90 school days
*Texas Education Code, 37.006 and 37.007
Range of School Consequences …
Alcohol offenses (possession, use, and/or
delivery)
– DAEP to expulsion, depending on facts of the case
– DAEP length
• 1st offense
30 school days
• 2nd & subsequent offenses
45 school days
– In grades 6-12
– Expulsion length
90 school days
*Texas Education Code, 37.006 and 37.007
Wise Up!
Do you know what is
considered a weapon and
not allowed at school?
Examples of Weapons
• Firearms
• Club
• Starter Guns
• Brass Knuckles
• Knives
• Switchblade Knife
• Razors
• Any article capable
of inflicting serious
bodily injury
• Chemical weapons
such as Mace
• Explosive Devices
Stars
Knives
Mace
Key chain knife
Razor
Firearm
Explosive Device
Club
Kitchen Knife
Switchblade Knife
Knuckles
Wise Up!
Do you know the
consequences if your
children have weapons at
school?
Consequences
• There MAY be legal consequences.
• There WILL be school consequences.
Legal Consequences
A person commits an offense if the person
intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly
possesses or goes with a firearm, illegal knife,
club, or prohibited weapon on the physical
premises of a school, grounds or building on
which school activity is conducted, or a public
or private school transportation vehicle.
Chapter 46.01 of the Penal Code
Legal Consequences…
Penalties for weapon offenses
may range from a misdemeanor
charge to a felony charge.
School Consequences
• Each case involving a weapon is unique and
is investigated and evaluated by the
administration on its own merits.
• Cases are handled in accordance with KISD
policy as noted in the student handbooks.
-High School, p. 53, pp. 67-102
-Intermediate School, pp. 39-40, pp. 51-86
School Consequences…
Any KISD student found to possess a
weapon as defined in the student code of
conduct or any similar article capable of
inflicting serious bodily injury is subject
to disciplinary action.
Range of Consequences
Possession or use of a weapon may result in
suspension, annex placement, or expulsion
– Length of annex placement – 30 school days
– Length of expulsion – 90 school days
*Texas Education Code, 37.006 and 37.007
Range of Consequences…
• Possession or use of an illegal knife, club, or
prohibited weapon
– Mandatory expulsion
– Length of expulsion – 90 school days
• Possession or use of a firearm
– Mandatory expulsion
– Length of expulsion – minimum of one calendar year
*Texas Education Code, 37.007
IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO INTERVENE
• Always express an interest.
• Children often imitate behaviors.
• Education and communication are the keys.
• Be alert to change.
• Be aware of what children are doing.
• Don’t assume it can’t happen.
• Set aside time for family.
Family Circle, “The Agony What Every Parent Must Know”. April, 2002.
KISD Elementary Interventions
• K-5 Second Step Program
• Elementary guidance lessons on drug awareness,
character education, and social skills
• Grade 5 Dare Program
• Elementary mentoring programs
• Red Ribbon Week
• DAVE (Drug and Violence Education) resources
for teachers
Secondary KISD Interventions
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Grade 6 Refusal Skills Program
Grade 7 Dare Program
Red Ribbon Week activities
Intermediate Leadership Conference
Human-canine team inspections
Drug prevention taught in health, PE,
homemaking and science curricula
• DAVE (Drug and Violence Education) resources
for teachers
Web Information
• www.drugs.com
• www.nida.nih.gov (Nat’l Institute on Drug
Abuse)
• www.health.org
• www.teens.drugabuse.gov
• www.theantidrug.com (National Youth AntiDrug Media Campaign)
HELP
• 1-800-662-HELP
• Alcoholics Anonymous 713-686-6300
• Houston Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
281-866-7557
• Houston Northwest Rehab 281-353-833
• Palmer Drug Abuse Program 281-528-7908
• The Right Step 281-528-3709
Contact your school counselor or CYS worker for further information.
INTERVENTION SAVES
LIVES
Acknowledgements
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Russell Falyden, Assistant Principal, Katy High School
Randy Kirk, Principal, Klein Collins High School
Marc Smith, Principal, Klein Intermediate School
Guadalupe Rocha, Chief, KISD Police Department
Val Luedeker, Counselor, Doerre Intermediate School
Lori Cook, CYS Counselor, Klein Collins High School
Jeannie Connors, Counselor Coordinator, KISD
Sandy Smith, Nurse Coordinator, KISD
Mindy Spurlock, School Administration, KISD
Doug Thomas, School Administration, KISD