Substance Use
Is it possible for teens to become addicted to marijuana?
Yes.
True/False: Alcohol can only be detected by a breath test.
False, it can be detected in urine also and with a continuous alcohol monitor that is an ankle bracelet that samples alcohol content in sweat.
What does PDI stand for?
Pre-Disposition Investigation
Who is your primary contact at probation?
the probation officer
Can you take your cell phone into the courtroom?
It needs to be silenced if you need to have it with you
What 3 drugs are most frequently used by adolescents?
- Alcohol
- Prescription
- Marijuana
True/False: My child will be not be observed while providing a UA
False
Wha does SSI stand for?
Simple Screening Instrument-for alcohol or other drugs
What is the first step of the juvenile probation process called?
Intake
What are the three pleas that your youth can make during a court hearing?
Youth can enter as deny, admit, or plead no contest.
Can you test positive if you sit in the car while someone else is smoking marijuana?
No, because you are not physically smoking and it won't go through your bloodstream.
What does MST stand for?
Multi-Systemic Therapy
What does JCBI stand for?
Juvenile Community-based intervention officer. This is an officer that works with youth that are at a higher risk to re-offend.
What is the expectation for how often family team meetings will be held for youth on CBI level of probation?
once a month
Nebraska law defines adults as over this age
19
How long does Marijuana stay in your system?
True/False: Failure to report for testing is not as serious as testing positive.
False, it is a technical violation and can be sanctioned.
What does JCBR stand for?
Juvenile Community-based resource officer. This is an officer that works with youth that are at a lower risk to re-offend.
How often does probation need to have the Financial Services Access Inventory completed?
At initial meeting for probation and every 6 months or if there is a significant change in financial situation
A letter containing the time, date and location of your court hearing is called a ______?
Summons
Substance abuse is the # _____ cause of Preventable death in the U.S.
#1
True/False: Marijuana use can lead to other problems.
True, changes in the brain are similar to those caused by cocaine, heroin, and alcohol. They disrupt the flow of chemical neurotransmitters. Also, educational, social, and relationship problems. Diagnosis if affects daily functioning.
What does YLS stand for?
Youth Level of service-used to assess risk level
What is the difference between adjudication and disposition?
Adjudication is when the youth is being held responsible for their actions.
Disposition is what orders are placed by the judge for the youth to follow.
Youth who end up in court are there for one of two reasons: they are either a delinquent or a ____________?
Status Offender