Substances
What is alcohol.
Failure to full-fill major obligations
Use in hazardous situations
Legal problems
Social and interpersonal problems
What is substance abuse definition.
Parents responsiveness to child
Home environment
Support systems
History
What is assessment.
19 years old
Fighting generational addiction
Who is Emily.
Is legalized in many states but not on a federal level.
Has a 60% increased potency that has led to an increase in addiction
What is Marijuana.
$740,000,000,000
What is the annual expense lost due to substance abuse.
Journaling
Sports, art, drama
Big brother/sister program
Emily now does this to support other children with similar stories.
What is be involved in an adolescent addiction program.
A growing concern for the contraction and spread of diseases such as HIV and AIDS by the sharing of needles for injection.
What is Heroin.
Need for increased amounts
Withdrawal from social activities
Continued use despite awareness of consequences
What is signs of dependence.
List of phone numbers, safe places, reachable friends and family
What is emergency preparedness.
"take a class on mental illness"
"you should have sympathy for me"
What is gaslighting.
May need medical assistance during detox due to a large impact on the chemical makeup of the brain.
What is Benzodiazepines.
Speech delays
Depression
Shame
Developmental delays
The two family members addicted to prescription drugs
AND
The two family members who are alcoholics
Who is Emily's mother and maternal grandmother.
AND
Who is Emily's paternal grandparents.