https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nNg_FQw4yKcGvCzZo5b6pNazVWdkiPE8YGQkqyErkbk/present?ueb=true#slide=id.gb8faada_0_15https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nNg_FQw4yKcGvCzZo5b6pNazVWdkiPE8YGQkqyErkbk/present?ueb=true#slide=id.gb8faada_0_15

http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/annastoltz-1352935-pp-drug-addiction/

EARLY PREVENTION IS VITAL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2v1hznCx_s&feature=player_embedded

Addiction prevention as "interventions"

(a) delay the age of first use or
(b) reduce/prevent harmful use after it has occurred

TYPES OF ADDICTION PREVENTION

Traditional Categories
Addiction Prevention has traditionally been categorized by the population that its initiatives have targeted (2). The three categories are:

• Primary - aimed at preventing a problem from occurring

• Secondary - aimed at high risk groups and intervening early 

• Tertiary - aimed at people already suffering from a drug use disorder or dependency and seeks to reduce harm to the individual and community.

An Amended Classification of Prevention Initiatives (1994)

•  Universal - national, local community, school, neighborhood

• Selective - are targeted at risk for substance abuse by virtue of, children of abusers of drugs and alcohol or high school dropouts, etc., family history, place of residence (high drug-use or low-income neighborhoods), or victimization (physical, sexual abuse).

• Indicated - are strategies designed to prevent the onset of substance abuse in individuals
•  showing early danger signs,  
•  failing grades 
• consumption of alcohol and other gateway drugs. 
• The actual consumption of drugs or alcohol is secondary to exhibiting risk factors such as 
• conduct disorder
• alienation from parents, school, and positive peer groups. Indicated strategies would be the most appropriate strategies for youth already involved with the juvenile justice system.

Gateway drugs: cigarettes, beer, marijuana.  When adolescent use these 'gateway drugs,' it is an early signal for parents/teachers to reach out and get involved with these kids immediately.  

Introduce something fun yet challenging to help build self-esteem and partner them with positive people and mentor; Rainbow, Big Brother-Big Sister, Choir/Glee Club, Surfing Clubs..etc.

Fact (80% to 90% of drug abusers smoke cigarette)

 

 HOME -At home, parents should show lots of love and respect to child, establish rules and boundaries, help build self-esteem, acknowledge good behavior.  Be positive, respectful, and give space for emotional freedom.

SCHOOL; don't ignore signs of high-risk students

• Teachers and parents can reduce the harm associated with alcohol and drug abuse in our schools. Resources have been developed to help understand drug abuse and help stakeholders work with children and adolescents, utilizing programs tailored for specific age groups. 
• Teachers and parents have open-communication
•  Catch student being good and give with positive feedback
•  School-wide activity on citizenship, skits, invite model celebrity to share experiences

COMMUNITY ADDICTION PREVENTION

• Besides schools and workplaces, governments focus addiction prevention efforts as part of a broader public health initiative. Special populations in our communities that are targeted include injection drug users; pregnant mothers; sex workers; impaired drivers; and gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender (GLBT).

Counseling Study 2012 Prevention of Teen Addiction

What can you do?

• Talk to them as soon as possible
• Do not be angry, you will push them away
• Do not yell, they are scared as you are and yelling will make the problem worse
• Support them or they won't talk 
• Assure child that they can trust you and tell them you love them
• Talk about the changes and how it makes you feel
• Let them know they can talk to you
• Listen more than talk
• Do not judge them 
• Do not criticize them

You as a parent must take this issue seriously, know the dangers it poses on your child.