1. Ch. 17 Preventing Drug Abuse Section 4 Choosing to be Drug Free

2. Objectives: Identify three treatment options for people who abuse drugs. Name three steps you can take to stay drug free. What can you do to help someone who is abusing drugs?

3. Ch. 17 Preventing Drug Abuse Section 4 Choosing to be Drug Free Before someone can be helped they have to acknowledge they have a problem. Pg. 449 Figure 17- Signs of Possible Drug Abuse Behavioral Signs: Major changes I behavior or personality Lying, cheating Attention-getting behavior Denial of any problem

4. Ch. 17 Preventing Drug Abuse Section 4 Choosing to be Drug Free Physical Signs Poor coordination Changes in appearance Slurred speech Social Signs Friends suspected of abusing drugs Withdrawal from normal activities Poor school performance

5. Ch. 17 Preventing Drug Abuse Section 4 Choosing to be Drug Free Exploring Treatment Options: -various program that range in medical attention (hospital based, clinics) to counseling (in-patient care, out-patient care, meetings, counseling, etc.) Detoxification: -entering a program for gradual but complete withdrawal from the abused substance under medical supervision.

6. Ch. 17 Preventing Drug Abuse Section 4 Choosing to be Drug Free Therapeutic Community: -a residential treatment center where former drug abusers live together and learn to adjust to drug-free lives. -provide medical care and counseling -Behavior therapy and Group therapy

7. Ch. 17 Preventing Drug Abuse Section 4 Choosing to be Drug Free Supervised Medication: -replacing the abused drug with a substance that has the same effect, without the high. Example- Methadone for Heroin abusers Smaller and smaller doses to help wean the user off any drug completely (psychologically addictive).

8. Ch. 17 Preventing Drug Abuse Section 4 Choosing to be Drug Free Staying Drug Free: Read pgs. 451-452 -Steps for protecting yourself from using drugs 1. Refusing Drugs 2. Seeking help (Stress too much? Healthy options!) 3. Alternatives to Drugs -Engage in Physical activity -Volunteer -Join a Youth Group

9. Ch. 17 Preventing Drug Abuse Section 4 Choosing to be Drug Free Chapter Review “At A Glance”-pg. 453 Read over the Practice Questions on pg. 454 Are there any questions that you could not answer? Practice Assessment Answer Key is posted on Moodle