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Breaking Down the S TIGMA of S ubstance Abuse so we can Focus on Healing and Prevention Hosted by S t. Anthony Family Program and the S t. Anthony Common Ground S ubstance Abuse Prevention Team Mar 3-4, 2019 – Parish Life Center

Welcome!  Family Program Veterans, New Family Program Members, and those attending who are not part of Family Program  For the Veterans Family Program Parents who have heard me do Parent Café’s before, today will be a little different  This presentation is a follow-on from our Common Ground Listening Session last year where you identified issues in our community that were a concern for you. Substance Abuse  As a result of that session we formed a Parish team to research and address some part of the Substance Abuse Issue  Kris Bachman, Mike Burke, Jason and Jennie Gaurkee, Robin Gleason, Ann Harvieux, John and Pat Lonsdale, Ken and Vicki Meske, Gwen Mosier, and Jamee Stanley

Why are we doing this session today?  As I said, last year’s Listening S ession indicated that S ubstance Abuse IS a key concern for you  One key barrier to stopping S ubstance Abuse is breaking down the S tigma that surrounds it.  We hope today’s session and sessions to follow WILL BEGIN to break down that S tigma so that we don’ t think of the addicted as “ BAD” people… .. Substance abuse is affects people from all walks of life

Today’s speakers  Brad S chimel – Family Program Parent  Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge with extensive experience in dealing with the drug issue as Waukesha County DA and Wisconsin Attorney General  Brad will talk about:  The magnitude of the epidemic  The myths/ stigma of substance abuse  What we should do as parents  Kris Bachman – Parish member and mother of 3  Kris tells her younger sister, Erika’s, story of how casual opioid use in high school turned into a full blown heroin addiction, and her advice to parents about substance abuse.

Please use the Survey Form at your tables to give us your feedback on the presentations today and let us know if you want to join our team

Prescription Painkiller Abuse in Wisconsin Sharing a Dose of Reality Brad Schimel Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge

WI Opiate Deaths Per 100,000; 2000- 16

Awareness – the Myths MYTH: Painkillers are safe because prescribed by doctor. DOSE OF REALI TY: Rx painkillers involved in more deaths than heroin & cocaine combined WI DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 9/30/2015 8

Overdose by Drug Type

Myth/ Stigma: This is just affecting “Bad Kids” DOSE OF REALITY : People from all walks of life are addicted WI DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 9/30/2015 10

Myth: Heroin is the real problem Dose of Reality: More than 4 out of 5 heroin users began by abusing Rx painkillers

MYTH: Users get drugs from dealers or doctors Dose of Reality: 70.8% got or took them from a friend of relative WI DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 9/30/2015 12

Simple Prevention Message • Take meds ONLY as prescribed TO YOU • Store meds safely & SECURELY • DI SPOSE of meds properly/promptly

Drug Take Back May ‘15 = Over 39,000 lbs Oct. ‘15 = Over 44,000 lbs Apr. ‘16 = Over 64,000 lbs Oct . ‘16 = nearly 59,000 lbs Apr. ‘17 = nearly 68,000 lbs Oct. ‘17 = Over 63,000 lbs April ‘18 = Over 63,000 lbs October ‘18 = Over 68,000 lbs

MYTH: Heroin is an urban problem Dose of Reality: Affecting urban, rural and suburban communities WI DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 9/30/2015 15

I n just 8 years:

Role of Parents  Model good behaviors  Monitor meds/ Get rid of unused meds  Talk with them/ Ask questions  Be Nosey/ Search their stuff  Know their friends/ Call other parents  Watch for changes  Educate yourselves on addiction  Faith?

Multi-Faceted Approach Law Enforcement • Locking addicted users up does not lead to long-term sobriety • Tougher dealer network to unravel Treatment • 163,000+ opiate abusers in Wisconsin • Drug Treatment Courts • Medication Assisted Treatment Prevention – Most important

What else are we doing?  Employers embracing early intervention  Prescriber conversation w/ patients  Rx guidelines and CMEs  New PDMP  TAD programs/ Drug Tx Courts  Drug Free Community programs  Over 30% reduction in Rx of opioids  I ncreased availability of Narcan

Brad will be available at the end of Family Program today for Questions

Erika Bozich’s story of heroin addiction

Kris will be available at the end of Family Program today for Questions

Take-Aways and Next S teps  Educate yourself about S ubstance Abuse  Brad S chimel: Be involved with your kids. Talk to them, be nosy, know their friends, watch for changes in them.  Erika Bachman: “ No demon will ever beaten by letting it hide in the shadows”

Educational Opportunities  Details on the Save the Date flyer at your table  Join us at t he next S t . Ant hony S ubst ance Abuse Team Meet ing Thursday, Mar 14, 6:30pm at S t . Ant hony  Come t o a List ening S ession: “ Why should I care about S ubst ance Abuse? ” S unday, Mar 24, 10:30-noon, S t . Ant hony Hall  Part icipat e in t he next Nat ional Prescript ion Drug Take-back Day S at , Apr 27, 10am-2pm, Pewaukee Police Dept

Thank you to our S peakers! Brad Schimel Kris Bachman Please fill out survey at your table before you leave Brad and Kris and Substance Abuse Prevention Team Members will be available for questions after Family Program adjourns

Closing Prayer God of Love and Mercy Graciously ease our burdens from this epidemic, calm our anxieties, and strengthen our faith. Increase our trust and confidence in Your caring goodness. May you bless each day with Your healing grace. Bless us with health in mind and body. Fill our hearts with hope and Peace. Grant us the courage we need to face all trials and difficulties. Restore lives. Remind us always that You make miracles happen. Amen

Thank you!