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Drug and Our Youth— Focus on Prevention
Drug and Our Youth— Focus on Prevention
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Strategies in theFight Against DrugsStrategies in theFight Against Drugs
1. Law enforcement,Interdiction & Treatment Need more
resources Poor results
2. Prevention Needs less
resources Promising results
1. Law enforcement,Interdiction & Treatment Need more
resources Poor results
2. Prevention Needs less
resources Promising results
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Curiosity Peer pressure Change mood
or sensation Pleasure Enhance
performance
Curiosity Peer pressure Change mood
or sensation Pleasure Enhance
performance
Conventional Reasons Why People Begin to Take Drugs
Conventional Reasons Why People Begin to Take Drugs
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Media InfluenceMedia Influence
Glamorizes drug abuseRoad to popularity
and maturity
Glamorizes drug abuseRoad to popularity
and maturity
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Information About Dangers — Poor Deterrent
Information About Dangers — Poor Deterrent
Need to focus on root causes of drug use
Need to focus on root causes of drug use
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Substitute for the fulfillmentof basic life goals
Mature character Loving relationships Contribution to
society
Substitute for the fulfillmentof basic life goals
Mature character Loving relationships Contribution to
society
Primary Reasons People
Begin to Take Drugs
Primary Reasons People
Begin to Take Drugs
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Choices on the Way to MaturityChoices on the Way to Maturity
Desire for
Maturity
Desire for
Maturity
Make
Effort
Make
Effort
Take Drug
Take Drug
Mature CharacterMature
Character
Self-Destruction
Self-Destruction
Self-RespectSelf-Respect
False Self-Esteem
False Self-Esteem
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Low moral standard
Disrespect for elders’ guidance
Poor self-discipline
Irresponsibility
Low moral standard
Disrespect for elders’ guidance
Poor self-discipline
Irresponsibility
Susceptibility to drug
abuse
Susceptibility to drug
abuse
Risk Factors — Weak CharacterRisk Factors — Weak Character
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Protective Factors — Strong CharacterProtective Factors — Strong Character
High moral standard
Respect for elders’ guidance
Self-discipline Responsibility
High moral standard
Respect for elders’ guidance
Self-discipline Responsibility
Power to resist drugs
Power to resist drugs
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Disturbed emotions
Impaired intellect Weakened will
Disturbed emotions
Impaired intellect Weakened will
Drugs Hinder Personal GrowthDrugs Hinder Personal Growth
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“I thought if I gave up marijuana and drinking then everything would somehow be all right. But the reality was that I had all the same problems that I did as when I started.”
“I thought if I gave up marijuana and drinking then everything would somehow be all right. But the reality was that I had all the same problems that I did as when I started.”
Former Drug AddictFormer Drug Addict
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Choices on the Way to LoveChoices on the Way to Love
Desire for
Contribution
Desire for
Contribution
Make
Effort
Make
Effort
Take Drug
Take Drug
Healthy Relationships
Healthy Relationships
Isolation & LonelinessIsolation & Loneliness
Real Interaction & Belonging
Real Interaction & Belonging
False Sociabil
ity &
Sense of
Belonging
False Sociabil
ity &
Sense of
Belonging
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Drugs as a Substitute for LoveDrugs as a Substitute for Love
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Lack of parental love Lack of parental
discipline Drug abuse by family
members Violence
Lack of parental love Lack of parental
discipline Drug abuse by family
members Violence
Susceptibility to
drug abuse
Susceptibility to
drug abuse
Risk Factors —Dysfunctional Family
Risk Factors —Dysfunctional Family
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Parental Love Proper
discipline Drug–free
family members Harmony
Parental Love Proper
discipline Drug–free
family members Harmony
Power to resist drugsPower to resist drugs
Protective Factors — Sound Family
Protective Factors — Sound Family
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Choices on the Way to MasteryChoices on the Way to Mastery
Desire for
Contribution
Desire for
Contribution
Make
Effort
Make
Effort
Take Drug
Take Drug
Success
in Life
Success
in Life
Loss of Control over Life
Loss of Control over Life
Sense of Competence
Sense of Competence
Illusion of
Competence
Illusion of
Competence
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Risk Factors —
Social Deficiencies
Risk Factors —
Social Deficiencies
Ineffective schools Few career opportunities Lack of constructive
recreation
Ineffective schools Few career opportunities Lack of constructive
recreation
Susceptibility to drug abuseSusceptibility to drug abuse
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Effective schools Many career
opportunities Creative recreation
Effective schools Many career
opportunities Creative recreation
Power to resist drugsPower to
resist drugs
Protective Factors — Healthy Societies
Protective Factors — Healthy Societies
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Freedom & Drug UseFreedom & Drug Use
Free WillFree Will
Be Respon-
sible
Be Respon-
sible
Take
Drugs
Take
Drugs
True Freedom & Success
True Freedom & Success
Loss of Freedom
& Addiction
Loss of Freedom
& Addiction
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Life–affirming exhilaration
Original joy desired
Life–affirming exhilaration
Original joy desired
Natural “Highs”Natural “Highs”
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Natural High Reinforces
successful behavior
Encourages growth
Enhances well-being
Natural High Reinforces
successful behavior
Encourages growth
Enhances well-being
Drugged High Reinforces
addictive behavior
Short-circuits growth
Deteriorateswell-being
Drugged High Reinforces
addictive behavior
Short-circuits growth
Deteriorateswell-being
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“Drug use is a misguided attempt to find the meaning of life [that gives] users a false and temporary sense of power and control. The drug problem is fundamentally a moral [one]…”
William Bennett, former director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy
“Drug use is a misguided attempt to find the meaning of life [that gives] users a false and temporary sense of power and control. The drug problem is fundamentally a moral [one]…”
William Bennett, former director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy
Drugs — A Moral ProblemDrugs — A Moral Problem
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Balanced EducationBalanced Education
Cultivation of the Heart
Cultivation of the Heart
Educationin NormsEducationin Norms
Educationfor MasteryEducation
for Mastery
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Prevention WorksPrevention Works
Reduction of Demand
Reduction of Demand
Strong Character Strong Families Healthy Society
Strong Character Strong Families Healthy Society
Promotion ofHealthy Life-styles
Promotion ofHealthy Life-styles
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American 12th Graders
Using Drugs In Past Years
American 12th Graders
Using Drugs In Past Years
0%0%
10%10%
20%20%
30%30%
40%40%
50%50%
60%60%
70%70%1975
1975
1979
1979
1985
1985
1992
1992
1995
1995
Prevention Can SucceedPrevention Can Succeed
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Stimulant
Sharpens and
accelerate functions
Stimulant
Sharpens and
accelerate functions
Depressants
Dull and slow
Depressants
Dull and slow
Major Psychoactive Drugs
Major Psychoactive Drugs
Psychedelics
Alter perception
Psychedelics
Alter perception
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CocaineCocaine
Illusion of well-being Extremely addictive Cardiac arrest or lung
failure
Illusion of well-being Extremely addictive Cardiac arrest or lung
failure
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Sense of power
Psychological dependence
Psychosis Stroke or
heart failure
Sense of power
Psychological dependence
Psychosis Stroke or
heart failure
AmphetaminesAmphetamines
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Heroin Heroin
Blocks pain andgives pleasure
Extremely addictive
Coma or cardiac arrest
Needles spread AIDS
Blocks pain andgives pleasure
Extremely addictive
Coma or cardiac arrest
Needles spread AIDS
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Impaired memoryand low motivation
Lung damage Laced with other
drugs
Impaired memoryand low motivation
Lung damage Laced with other
drugs
MarijuanaMarijuana
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LSDLSD
Hallucinations Panic,
paranoiaand flashback
Hallucinations Panic,
paranoiaand flashback
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PCPPCP
Delusions Violence Temporary
insanity
Delusions Violence Temporary
insanity
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Cause exhilaration
Poisonous Common
among young adolescents
Cause exhilaration
Poisonous Common
among young adolescents
InhalantsInhalants
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Alcohol Tobacco Marijua
na
Alcohol Tobacco Marijua
na
Gateway Drugs and YouthGateway Drugs and Youth
Heroin
Cocaine
PCP
Heroin
Cocaine
PCP
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TobaccoTobacco
Addictive Kills three million
annually worldwideSource: World
HealthOrganization
Lung and heart disease
Addictive Kills three million
annually worldwideSource: World
HealthOrganization
Lung and heart disease
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Alcohol AbuseAlcohol Abuse
Impairs judgement and coordination
Lowers inhibitions
Causes birth defects and liver damage
Impairs judgement and coordination
Lowers inhibitions
Causes birth defects and liver damage
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10 millionmarijuana users
2.1 million lifetime heroin usersSource: U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services, 1994
10 millionmarijuana users
2.1 million lifetime heroin usersSource: U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services, 1994
Current U.S. Drug UseCurrent U.S. Drug Use12.6 million illicit drug users12.6 million illicit drug users
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Doubled among 12-17 year olds, 1992-95Source: 1994, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services
Doubled among 12-17 year olds, 1992-95Source: 1994, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug AbuseAmong U.S. ChildrenDrug AbuseAmong U.S. Children
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380,00 drug addicts in 1995 Almost 30 tons of illicit
drugs seized between 1991-1995
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1994
Projected to have the world’s largest number of addicts by 1998 Heroin is increasingly
popular in major cities
Source: New York Times, Nov 11, 1995
380,00 drug addicts in 1995 Almost 30 tons of illicit
drugs seized between 1991-1995
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1994
Projected to have the world’s largest number of addicts by 1998 Heroin is increasingly
popular in major cities
Source: New York Times, Nov 11, 1995
China’s Drug ProblemChina’s Drug Problem
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Process of Physical and Emotional Dependence
Process of Physical and Emotional Dependence
Experimentation
Experimentation
Casual UseCasual Use
Habit & Tolerance More needed for same effectHabit & Tolerance More needed for same effect
Addiction Withdrawal painfulAddiction Withdrawal painful
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Absenteeism & poor performance
Change on eating or sleeping
Hostility Self-destructive behavior Depression
Absenteeism & poor performance
Change on eating or sleeping
Hostility Self-destructive behavior Depression
General Signs of Drug AbuseGeneral Signs of Drug Abuse
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DenialDenial
Defense mechanism to avoid recognizing
damage Moves from
consciousto unconscious
Defense mechanism to avoid recognizing
damage Moves from
consciousto unconscious
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“After you take ‘crack’ [cocaine] for a while, you don’t want to stop until all the money is gone, until you have no choice.”
“After you take ‘crack’ [cocaine] for a while, you don’t want to stop until all the money is gone, until you have no choice.”
‘Crack’ cocaine user‘Crack’ cocaine user
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Physical Convulsi
ons Vomiting Cramps Pain
Physical Convulsi
ons Vomiting Cramps Pain
Psychological
Paranoia Delirium Depression Flashbacks
Psychological
Paranoia Delirium Depression Flashbacks
Withdrawal SymptomsWithdrawal Symptoms
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Drug Abuse —Never a Private Matter
Drug Abuse —Never a Private Matter
For every addict Many individuals
suffer Society pays
For every addict Many individuals
suffer Society pays
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Avoid dealing with life issues
No incentive to develop character
Drug takes over personality
Avoid dealing with life issues
No incentive to develop character
Drug takes over personality
Stunting of Personal DevelopmentStunting of Personal Development
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Impair learningand development
Tied to school drop–out rates
Impair learningand development
Tied to school drop–out rates
Drugs — Destructive to LearningDrugs — Destructive to Learning
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Domestic Violenceand Substance Abuse
Domestic Violenceand Substance Abuse
50% of all spousal abuse linked to intoxicants
50% of all spousal abuse linked to intoxicants
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Exploitative relationships
Tendency to isolation Social skills
Exploitative relationships
Tendency to isolation Social skills
Stunting of Personal DevelopmentStunting of Personal Development
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70% of all New York heroin addicts test positive for the HIV virus
70% of all New York heroin addicts test positive for the HIV virus
Injecting DrugsSpread HIV Infection
Injecting DrugsSpread HIV Infection
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“This woman was pregnant, she was prostituting, was HIV positive and had a $250-a-day habit.”
AIDS Patient
“This woman was pregnant, she was prostituting, was HIV positive and had a $250-a-day habit.”
AIDS Patient
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Cost of U.S. Drug Abuse — $300 Billion Annually
Cost of U.S. Drug Abuse — $300 Billion Annually
Health care Lost productivity Crime Law enforcement
Source: Senate Confirmation Hearings for National Drug Control Policy Director, Feb 28, 1996
Health care Lost productivity Crime Law enforcement
Source: Senate Confirmation Hearings for National Drug Control Policy Director, Feb 28, 1996
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Cost to Industry —More than $100 Billion
Cost to Industry —More than $100 Billion
Absenteeism Mistakes Reduced
productionSource: Darryl
Sinaba, et. al., Uppers Downers and All Arounders, 1994
Absenteeism Mistakes Reduced
productionSource: Darryl
Sinaba, et. al., Uppers Downers and All Arounders, 1994
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Worldwide Trade in Illegal DrugsWorldwide Trade in Illegal Drugs
$500 Billion a year industry$500 Billion a year industry