Transcript Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse

Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse
Content Vocabulary
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
methadone
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Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse
• An important step in recovery is admitting to
having a drug problem.
• Drug addiction is treatable with help.
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Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse
Facing the Problem
Admitting a drug problem is the first step
to overcoming it.
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Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse
Facing the Problem
Getting Help
• Narcotics Anonymous is a 12-step program that
offers psychological therapy groups, individual
psychotherapy, and drug therapy.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
A free self-help program of addiction
recovery
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Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse
Facing the Problem
Getting Help
• The use of methadone to help a person through
withdrawal is an example of drug therapy.
methadone
A drug used to treat heroin addiction
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Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse
Facing the Problem
Getting Help
• Methadone is a “maintenance” drug that is
cheaper and longer lasting than heroin.
• Methadone allows people addicted to heroin to
recover socially because they no longer must
struggle to buy high-priced illegal drugs to hold off
withdrawal.
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Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse
Facing the Problem
Getting Help
Drug-abuse agencies that can help teens with drug
problems or questions include:
• Covenant House
• Just Say No International
• National Cocaine Hotline
• National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens
• Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
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Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse
Facing the Problem
Problems Along the Way
• When a person breaks free of a drug addiction,
he or she may need to develop a new support
system.
• Making lifestyle changes during drug recovery
significantly improves the chances of staying
drug-free.
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Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse
Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary
• What is the name of a 12-step program that
promotes personal growth and leads to the
person’s helping others to recover?
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
A free, self-help program of addiction
recovery
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Chapter 12 Drugs of Abuse
Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary
• A drug used to treat heroin addiction is ________.
methadone
A drug used to treat heroine addiction
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