Transcript Seminole Nation Of Oklahoma

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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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What are the physical symptoms of alcoholism?
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Changes in sleep patterns
Slurred speech
Bloodshot eyes
Unusual weight gain or loss
Neglected hygiene and appearance
Frequent sickness
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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
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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
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What is Crystal Meth?
Drug
that is highly addictive, harmful and
dangerous.
The effects are:
Increased activity
Decreased appetite
A sense of well-being
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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.
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How is crystal meth used?
It can be:
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Smoked
Snorted
Swallowed
Or injected
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EFFECTS OF METHAMPHETAMINE
Convulsions
Dangerously
Stroke
high body temperature
Euphoria
(followed by depression)
Cardiac arrhythmia
Stomach cramps
Tremors
Decreased appetite
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Increased stamina and hyperactivity
Increased sexual drive and response
Involuntary body movements
Increased perspiration
Jitteriness
Nausea
Headaches
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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
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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.
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