Transcript 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health

Non Use
Experimental Use
Occasional Use
Regular Use
Abuse
Dependency
Every user has
the potential to be an abuser.
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Substance abusers are 18
times more likely to be
involved in criminal
activity
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Drug overdoses
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Society Costs
"Results from the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health"
2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
- SAMHSA
It’s just a pill
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The misuse of Rx drugs is a growing, under-recognized
problem that puts young lives at risk.
Misuse includes:
Rx drugs serve an important purpose when used under a
doctor’s care.
Misuse can lead to overdose, addiction and even death.
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B.
C.
D.
1 million
150,000
5 million
87,899
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Strong Pain Relievers
 Used to relieve moderate-to-severe pain, these medications block pain signals to
the brain
 To get high, increase feelings of well being by affecting the brain regions that
mediate pleasure
 Vicodin, OxyContin, Percocet, Lorcet, Lortab, Actiq, Darvon, codeine,
morphine,methadone
Stimulants
Primarily used to treat ADHD type symptoms, these speed up brain activity causing
increased alertness, attention, and energy that comes with elevated blood pressure,
increased heart rate and breathing
Feel alert, focused and full of energy—perhaps around final exams or to manage
coursework, lose weight
Adderall, Dexedrine,Ritalin, Concerta
Sedatives or tranquilizers
Used to slow down or “depress” the functions of the brain and central nervous
system
Feel calm, reduce stress, sleep
Valium, Xanax, Ativan,Klonopin, Restoril, Ambien, Lunesta, Mebaral, Nembutal,
Soma
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There are many different signs or symptoms
that drug use will present in a person.
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Different drugs will present different signs
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Follow up on these changes!
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Do NOT leave drugs on countertops or out
in the open.
Keep pill bottle caps on tightly.
Store drugs in a private area such as a
bedroom or other secure place.
Know how many pills you have.
Properly dispose of old or unneeded
medicines.
Be aware of anyone who enters your home
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Use Drop Boxes.
 Typically found in law
enforcement facilities
Talking with teens
•“DENORMALIZE” THE BEHAVIOR While 1 in 5 teens are abusing drugs, 4 in
5 are not.
•DEBUNK COMMON MYTHS: Rx abuse is just as dangerous as abusing
other substances; marijuana is legal in other states; etc.
•PROVIDE CLEAR GUIDELINES If you’re a parent, let teens know you will be
disappointed if they use illegal substances and watch how you behave in
front of teens.
•GIVE TEENS ESCAPE ROUTES Teach them how to get out of bad
situations; and suggest responses they can use so they don’t feel “uncool.”
 “No, thanks – not into it.", "Not today.”, “I’m not interested.”
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It is certainly easier and
cheaper to prevent
than to address!
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But becoming sober is
also achievable!
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