Transcript Choosing the Best Path: - Problem Gambling Prevention

Choosing the Best Path:
Avoiding Addictions
Presented by:
Yvonne Kays, MAT
AOD Prevention Health Educator
IN OUR FAMILY ?
1 out of every 3 families report being affected
by problem drinking
1 out of every 4 children live with an alcoholic
parent
In most Marion County classrooms over half
the students have worried about drugs,
gambling or alcohol use in their family
New Addiction
Oregon is 2nd only to Nevada for all the
opportunities we offer to gamble
88% of problem gamblers are addicted to
video slot/poker machines
Higher risk of suicide
Alcohol/drug use increases risk
Treatment is free and confidential in Oregon –
call 1-877-MY LIMIT or chat online at
1877mylimit.org
HIGHER RISK FOR
ADDICTIONS
Children with addiction in their families
Children who begin use at any early
age: 15 and under = 40%
18 and over = 10%
Women
PERPETUATION OF
ADDICTION
Children with higher risk for addiction
begin use and progress into addiction.
and/or
They may marry an addictive person.
and/or
Their children may become addicted.
Be aware – choose to avoid the problem
THE FAMILY STRUCTURE
is altered when a
family member
becomes dependent
Other family members
try to cope by
behaving differently
CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE
The “unspoken” rules
Don’t Talk
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Don’t Feel
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Don’t Trust
ROLES IN THE FAMILY
Children cope by
taking on different
roles And then get stuck in
that role.
FAMILY HERO
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The “Good” kid
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Super responsible
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Perfectionist
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Overachiever
THE REBEL
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In trouble
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Acts out anger
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Defiant
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Alcohol & drug use
may begin
THE LOST CHILD
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The quiet one
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Isolates to room
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Spends time alone
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Doesn’t draw
attention
The Mascot
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Clowns around
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Distracts, teases
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Smile becomes
mask
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Uses humor to draw
attention
Remember the seven C’s
I didn’t cause it
I can’t control it
I can’t cure it
I can learn to cope with it
By taking better care of myself
By communicating my feelings
And by making health choices
INFORMATION AVAILABLE
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Al-Anon/Alateen(for family/friends)
AA/NA/GA(what is addiction/help)
Intervention (how to confront)
Specific Drug information
Stop Smoking information
Problem gambling information