Cost of Substance
Treatment for Drug Addiction
Signs that a Person Has a Drug Problem
Preventing Drug Addiction
Statistics
Drugs & Street Names
100
WHAT IS THE WAIT TIME TO GET ACCEPTED INTO A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
Months or years
100
WHAT IS THE BEST-KNOWN MEDICATION TO TREAT HEROIN ABUSE
Methadone
100
WHAT ARE SIGNS OF A DRUG PROBLEM?
Changes in behaviour and mood
100
WHAT IS THE BEST SOLUTION TO DRUG ADDITION?
Prevention!
100
WHAT IS CAUSE FOR CONCERN AND THE NUMBER OF
OVERDOSES AND DEATHS?
The rapid rise/ the opioid crisis of Canada.
100
What is this drug?
Marijuana- Canabis - Dope - Grass - Joint - Mary Jane - Reefer - Skunk - Weed
200
WHAT LEADS TO THOUSANDS OF DEATHS, INJURIES, AND DISABILITIES EACH YEAR
Illegal Drug Use.
200
WHAT PROGRAMS USE CONFRONTATION, STRICT DISCIPLINE, AND UNRELENTING PEER PRESSURE TO ATTEMPT TO RESOCIALIZE INDIVIDUALS WITH A DIFFERENT SET OF VALUES
Residential Treatment Programs
200
WHAT ARE THINGS YOU CAN DO IF YOU BELIEVE A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND HAS A DRUG PROBLEM?
Communicate concern, provide the person with information about treatment options, and offer our support during treatment.
200
WHO IS ATTEMPTING TO CONTROL THE DRUG PROBLEM and WHAT ARE THEY DOING?
The government
They are attempting to control the drug problem by focusing on stopping the production, importation, and distribution of illegal drugs.
200
IN 2015-2016, WHAT PERCENTAGE OF OFFENDERS IN CANADA WERE SERVING SENTENCES FOR DRUG-RELATED OFFENCES.
18%
200
What type of Hallucinogen is this?
Mushrooms - Magic mushrooms, shrooms, mushies,
300
NOT NEARLY ENOUGH SPACE IS AVAILABLE IN THESE PLACES TO HELP THE VAST NUMBER OF CANADIANS WHO NEED IMMEDIATE SUPPORT
Treatment Facilities
300
WHAT ARE THE GROUPS THAT FOLLOW A 12-STEP PROGRAM? GROUP MEMBERS’ FIRST STEP IS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE A PROBLEM OVER WHICH THEY HAVE NO CONTROL. PEER SUPPORT IS A CRITICAL PART OF THESE GROUPS.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA)?
300
WHAT IS AN INTERVENTION?
A formal, structured confrontation designed to end denial by having family, friends, and other caring individuals present their concerns to the person using drugs.
300
WHAT WOULD ACTUALLY SOLVING THE DRUG PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE?
Develope persuasive anti-drug educational programs will offer the best hope.
300
WHAT BECAME LEGAL IN CANADA AS OF OCTOBER 17, 2018
Marijuana
300
Cocaine - Blow, C, Candy, Coke, Flake,
400
WHAT ARE SOME PROBLEMS THAT CONTRIBUTE DRUG USE?
Problems such as, trauma, abuse, neglect, lack of opportunities, and unemployment.
400
EXAMPLES OF THESE STRATEGIES INCLUDE DESIGNATED DRIVERS, METHADONE MAINTENANCE, SYRINGE AND NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
Harm Reduction Strategies
400
WHAT ARE SIGNS THAT A PERSON HAS A DRUG PROBLEM?
Sudden withdrawal, rebellious behaviour, and a loss of interest in usual activities or hobbies.
400
WHAT ARE SOME INDIRECT APPROACHES TO DRUG PREVENTION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE?
Some approaches could involve building young people's self-esteem, improving their academic skills, and increasing their recreational opportunities.
400
WHAT IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF CRIMINAL DEATH AND INJURY IN CANADA?
What is impaired driving?
400
Heroine - H, Dope, Smack, Brown sugar, Junk
500
IN 2017, THEY ANNOUNCED AN INVESTMENT OF $100 MILLION OVER 5 YEARS TO COMBAT TO OPIOID CRISIS AND TO FUND A NEW CANADIAN DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES STRATEGY
The governement of Canada.
500
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE TYPE OF RELATIONSHIP IN WHICH A PARTNER OR FAMILY MEMBER WHO DOES NOT ABUSE DRUGS OR ALCOHOL IS CONTROLLED BY THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE PERSON WITH AN ADDICTION, FREQUENTLY ENGAGE IN ENABLING BEHAVIOURS
Codependency/ Enabling
500
WHAT ARE SOME INDICATIONS THAT A PERSON HAS A DRUG PROBLEM?
Withdrawl, emotional distance, rebellion, irritability, loss of interest in activities/hobbies, decline in school/work performance, change in friends, changes in sleeping or eating habits, borrowing/stealing money, secretive behaviour about personal possessions, deterioration or physical appearance.
500
WHAT ARE DIRECT APPROACHES TO DRUG PREVENTION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Direct approaches are: giving information about the adverse effects of drug and teaching tactics that help students resist peer pressure to use drug in various situations.
500
WHAT IS THE ESTIMATED COST TO SOCIETY RELATED TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ( INCLUDING POLICE WORK, COURTS, AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICE) IN 2014.
$9 Billions
($252 / Canadian citizen)
500
Crystal Meth- Crystal -Jib - Meth - Speed - Crank - Tina - Ice - Glass