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AZ Parents Connect Thank you, Madison School District! This project is supported by The Governors Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF) and the Arizona Parents Commission on Drug Education and Prevention. 1. Why you ou need to connect

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AZ Parents Connect

Thank you, Madison School District!

This project is supported by The Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF) and the Arizona Parents Commission on Drug Education and Prevention.

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  • 1. Why you
  • u need to connect
  • 2. Why kid

ids use drugs & alcohol

  • 3. What are the current trends
  • 4. What you
  • u can do
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The Reality

AVERAGE AGE

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FIRST TIME

DRUG USE

Children are exposed to drugs

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The Reality

Kids whose parents have talked to them about the dangers of drugs & alcohol are

UP TO

50%

LESS LIKELY TO USE

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Why do kids use?

Perception of risk Social approval Thrill seeking To deal with problems

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In their minds…

The human brain is not completely developed until the age of 25. The part of the brain responsible for judgment and foresight is the last st part to develop.

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SCHOOL

Transitions

FRIENDS

Pressures

Family DATING

In their worlds…

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Special Vulnerabilities

  • Family history
  • Close friends who use drugs or alcohol
  • Early first-time use
  • Diagnosed or undiagnosed mental health

disorders & learning disabilities

  • Academic & social challenges
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Trends in Substance Abuse

Marijuana Alcohol Medicine Tobacco & E-cigarettes

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Alcohol

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1Drinking in America: Myths, Realities, and Prevention Policy. 2005

Trends in Substance Abuse

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Alcohol

1Drinking in America: Myths, Realities, and Prevention Policy. 2005

Underage Drinking

Today

  • Binge drinking
  • Mixing alcohol with meds & energy drinks
  • Social media
  • 15% of teen drinkers say:

“It is a habit; I cant stop.”1

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Alcohol

10th Grade 8th Grade 12th Grade

59% 44% 28%

Source: Arizona 2016 Arizona Youth Survey

Has consumed alcohol Has not consumed alcohol

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sumpti ption

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Alcohol

Short-Term erm Ef Effec fects

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Alcohol

Short-Term erm Ef Effec fects

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Alcohol

Source: The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, www.DrugFree.org
  • Dizziness, slurred speech, disturbed

sleep, nausea & vomiting

  • Impaired judgment

(Increased likelihood to engage in other risky behavior)

  • Lack of coordination

(Higher risk for car accidents and unintentional injuries to self or others)

Short-Term erm Ef Effec fects

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Alcohol

Source: The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, www.DrugFree.org
  • Malnutrition
  • Permanent damage to vital organs

(heart, liver, kidneys)

  • Weakened immune system
  • High blood pressure
  • Brain Damage

Lo Long-Term erm Ef Effec fects

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Alcohol

Images courtesy of: Susan Tapert, University of California

Lo Long-Term erm Ef Effec fects

Healthy, unaffected brain of 15 year old who has not had alcohol Affected brain of 15 year old who has had alcohol

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Alcohol

Lo Long-Term erm Ef Effec fects

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Medicine Abuse

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Trends in Substance Abuse

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Used prescription drugs to get high Did not use

Medicine

Which h Ki Kids s Ar Are e Ex Expe pendable? able?

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8th GRADE

8%

Used prescription drugs to get high Did not use

Medicine

Which h Ki Kids s Ar Are e Ex Expe pendable? able?

Source: Arizona 2016 Arizona Youth Survey
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10th GRADE

11%

Used prescription drugs to get high Did not use

Medicine

Which h Ki Kids s Ar Are e Ex Expe pendable? able?

Source: Arizona 2016 Arizona Youth Survey
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12th GRADE

14%

Used prescription drugs to get high Did not use

Source: Arizona 2016 Arizona Youth Survey

Medicine

Which h Ki Kids s Ar Are e Ex Expe pendable? able?

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Medicine

Sedatives

Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse, Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs, Oct 2011

Sedation, drowsiness, impaired coordination and memory, slowed breathing, withdrawal.

EFFECTS & RISKS

Lunesta Ambien Valium Xanax Amytal Nembutal

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Medicine

Pain Killers

Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse, Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs, Oct 2011

Euphoria, nausea, impaired coordination, confusion, dry mouth, itching, sweating, clammy skin, slowed breathing, lowered pulse and blood pressure

EFFECTS & RISKS

Vicodin Demorol Oxycontin Percocet Codeine Morphine

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Medicine

Stimulants

Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse, Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs, Oct 2011

Increased energy, mental alertness, increased heart rate, reduced appetite, nervousness, insomnia, seizures, stroke

EFFECTS & RISKS

Concerta Ritalin Adderall Dexedrine

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Medicine

DXM

Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse, Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs, Oct 2011

Euphoria, increased heart rate, dizziness, nausea, confusion, paranoia

EFFECTS & RISKS

Dextromethorphan

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Youth Perceptions

“Sanitized” “Sanctioned” “Safe”

Medicine

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Safeg afeguard uard

Medicine

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Tobacco & E-cigarettes

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Trends in Substance Abuse

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Tobacco

Hookah Cigarettes Dip & Chew & Cigars

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Short-Term

Increased Heart Rate Dizziness & Nausea Oxygen Imbalance & Blood Pressure

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Tobacco

Long-Term

Respiratory Complications Mouth & Throat Disease Failure of Vital Organs

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Trends ends

Tobacco

Source: Arizona 2016 Arizona Youth Survey (8th, 10th, & 12th Grades)

Teen een Ci Cigaret rette e Us Use

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

2008 2010 2012 2014 2016

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E-cigarettes

E-ciga garette ette Us Use

Trends ends

Source: National Youth Tobacco Survey

High School Students

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

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How w They y Wor

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E-cigarettes

Vanilla Chocolate Apple Strawberry
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Juuling in plain site

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  • Attractive Flavors
  • Vaping with/without nicotine
  • Vaping with hash oil

(makes marijuana use easy to disguise)

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E-Cigarettes Sparking Teens’ Attention

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Vape Tricks

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Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mHf-6yfPAI

E-Cigarettes Sparking Teens’ Attention

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  • Long-term health effects of nicotine

use in this form are unknown

  • Danger is to children (and adults)

from refill liquid

E-Cigarettes

Hea ealth h Ef Effec fects

Image: myvaporstore.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/ieliquid.jpg

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Marijuana

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Trends in Substance Abuse

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Marijuana

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Marijuana

Butane Hash Oil

“Dabbing”

NORML, a marijuana advocacy group:

”The dangers are dire enough to merit a special warning.”

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Marijuana

Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse

He Heal alth th Impact pact Q

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Marijuana

Youth using marijuana daily before age 17 are over 60%

less likely

to complete high school or

  • btain a degree compared

to those who have never used the drug.

Source: * Young adult sequelae of adolescent cannabis use: an integrative analysis, The Lancet Psychiatry 1 Sept. 2014

School hool Impact pact

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Marijuana

Ad Addiction iction

1 in 11 marijuana users will become addicted

Daily users: 25% - 50%

Higher her for those who start in their teen en years (1 in 6) 90% of addictions begin before adulthood

1 IN 11

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Marijuana

  • f AZ teens using pot report

getting their marijuana from someone with a medical marijuana card

24%

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Marijuana

(Back of Arizona Medical Marijuana Card)

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Spotting Drug/Alcohol Use

  • Here are some changes to watch for
  • 1. Declining school work and grades
  • 2. Abrupt changes in friends or behavior
  • 3. Sleeping habits/abnormal health issues
  • 4. Deteriorating relationships with family
  • 5. Less openness and honesty
  • Sometimes the signs are not obvious and tough to

spot

  • Be aware of special vulnerabilities
  • Get outside or professional help – Intervene early!

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What Can You Do?

Clearly Communicate Expectations

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Help Build Resilience

What Can You Do?

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Build Resilience

  • Walk away/leave
  • Give an excuse or a reason
  • Make a joke
  • Hang with others who choose not to use
  • Avoid problem situations
  • Say “no” and repeat it if they keep pushing.
  • Change the subject
  • Ignore it
  • Offer an alternative

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Help Build Resilience

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Thalia Williams

thaliawi@sbhservices.org (602) 305-7126 ext. 3352

This project is supported by The Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF) and the Arizona Parents Commission on Drug Education and Prevention.