Transcript substance Abuse in Teens

Understanding and Identifying
Substance Abuse in Teens: What
Parents Need to Know
Stephanie Rago
Unity Chemical Dependency
Adolescent Community Engagement
Specialist
Agenda
• Current Trends
• Prom and Graduation Parties
• Overview of Liability of Underage Drinking
– Officer Marybeth Kowalski
• What Parents Can Do
Education is Key!
Test your Knowledge of
Current Trends
Alcohol
Percentage of students ages 12-18 who
reported drinking in their lifetime.
A:
B:
C:
D:
20%
82%
64%
12%
C: 64%
32% of HS seniors reported binge drinking
in past month. How many drinks would
classify as a binge episode?
A:
B:
C:
D:
8 drinks
3 drinks
5 drinks
12 drinks
C: 5 drinks
Alcohol Energy Drinks have recently been
reformulated due to the health risks for
teens and young adults. An example of an
AED is:
A:
B:
C:
D:
Sparks
Joose
Four Loko
All of the above
D: All of the
above
Sparks: 6%
Tilt : 6-8%
Joose: 9-10%
Four Loko: 11-12%
Males were more likely to report driving after
drinking. 10% reported driving under the
influence of alcohol. What percentage
admitted to riding in a car with an
intoxicated driver?
A: 23%
B: 9%
C: 45%
D: 88%
A: 23%
Marijuana
You hear a conversation between your son
and a peer about “420”. What could they
be talking about?
A:
B:
C:
D:
Hitler’s birthday
A “pot” smoker’s holiday
Time of day to use marijuana
Both B and C
D: Both B and C
Percentage of students ages 12-18 who
reported using marijuana in their lifetime.
A:
B:
C:
D:
89%
21%
6%
35%
D: 35%
Percentage of students who reported using
marijuana before the age of 13.
A: 53%
B: 9%
C: 22%
D: 40%
B: 9%
A slang term for marijuana:
A:
B:
C:
D:
Kush
Chronic
Skunk
All of the above
D: All of the
above
Spice, Salvia and Hookahs
Spice
• Marketed as incense
• Spice is synthetic THC, users experience
a high similar to marijuana.
• Spice aka “K2” is illegal for purchase,
however manufacturers have reformulated
product to bypass legislation.
Salvia
• Salvia is a hallucinogenic plant that is related to
the sage and mint families.
• The New York State Senate passed a bill on
3/21/11 banning the sale of the legal
hallucinogen salvia.
• The bill still needs to pass the Assembly to
become law.
• Currently, salvia is legal and easily accessible.
• The DEA has listed Salvia as a drug of concern
and is considering classifying it as a Schedule I
drug, like LSD or marijuana.
Results of the YRBS
27% report being offered, sold or given an
illegal substance on school property.
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Students who ever used……
Prescription meds: • Ecstacy: 5%
10%
• LSD, PCP or
OTC meds: 9%
Mushrooms: 8%
Inhalants: 9%
• Steroids: 4%
Cocaine: 4%
YRBS: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
Underage Drinking
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=954o5i6
fbj4&feature=related
• www.drawyourline.com
Legal Implications of Underage
Drinking
Officer Marybeth Kowalski
Teens, Crime, Community Officer
Greece Police Department
What Parents Need to Know
• Parents host a party and serve alcohol to minor
(clear violation )
• No alcohol served but minors are allowed to
drink alcohol purchased off premise (clear
violation )
• Alcohol consumed while parents away (parents
are away, liquor on premise, strict order no
parties allowed at location, older sister/neighbor
asked to ensure compliance )
Safe Party Planning
• Help your teen plan the party. Review
guest list to avoid an “open party”.
• Put your phone # on the invitation,
welcome calls from parents.
• Set rules for no alcohol/drugs ahead of
time.
• Plan activities such as music, games, etc.
• Secure all forms of alcohol in a safe place.
Safe Party Planning
• Tell guests if they leave they cannot
return.
• Make regular visits to the party, keeping in
mind your teen’s need for privacy.
• Invite some other parents to help
chaperone.
What Parents Can Do
• Create a safe, supportive environment to
discuss the risks of alcohol and drug use.
• Use everyday “teachable moments” as
conversation starters.
• Connect with teens to find out what they
know about drugs and alcohol and how
they feel about the pressures they face.
• Communicate expectations clearly and
what the consequences of use will be.
• Get to know your teen’s friends.
• Monitor your teen’s whereabouts and
online activity.
• Encourage community involvement and
productive activities.
• Have family meals.
• Educate yourself on current trends of
substance use.
• Ask for help and support.
Unity Chemical Dependency
723-7740
Stephanie Rago M.Ed, NCC
208-5743
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