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Addiction Prevention Coalition presentation from faith-based forum on different difficult topics churches can address.
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Addiction: The Conspiracy of SilenceJuly 26, 2013
Current State of Affairs Risk Factors and Root Causes Warning Signs and Symptoms How to Help Crisis Intervention
Epidemic – the word used to describe the prescription painkiller overdose rate – CDC
17% of high school students use drugs while at school – National Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse
66% of those using Oxycontin switched to heroin use after the reformulation of the pill – New England Journal of Medicine
Nearly 1 in 12 workers continue opioid use 6 months after first prescribed – Worker Compensation Research Institute
57% of fatal car crashes involve a impaired driver – Reuters
Individuals Suffering
Heart Disease 26.6 million - CDC
Substance Abuse 23.5 million - CASA
Diabetes 17.9 million - ADA
Depression 14.8 million - JCP
Cancer 11.4 million - ACS
HIV/AIDS 1.1 million - CDC
CDC – Center for Disease Control ADA – American Diabetes Association CASA – Center on Addiction and JCP – Journal for Clinical Psychiatry Substance Abuse ACS – American Cancer Society
Annual Cost of Treatment
Addiction $346 billion - NIDA
Heart Disease $316.4 billion - CDC
Cancer $171.6 billion - ACS
Diabetes $131.7 billion - ADA
Depression $83.1 billion - JCP
HIV/AIDS Unable to find
NIDA – National Institute on Drug Abuse ADA – American Diabetes Association CDC – Center for Disease Control JCP – Journal for Clinical Psychiatry ACS – American Cancer Society
Daily Use
Daily Use
Weekly Use
Daily Use
Weekly Use
Monthly Use
Daily Use
Weekly Use
Monthly Use
Annual Use
Genetics
Peer Pressure
Parental Attitudes
Cultural Factors
Life Crisis
Depression
“How to Drug Proof Your Kids”
Sexual Trauma
Emotional or Physical Abuse
Neglect
Household Substance Abuse
Household Domestic Abuse
Parental Separation or Divorce
Household Mental Illness
Incarcerated Household Member
Lack of Coping Skills
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Change in Friends
Drop in Grades
Eye Drops
Change in Sleeping Habits
Extremely Withdrawn
Glassy Eyes, Dilated
Paraphernalia
“How to Drug Proof Your Kids”
Unconditional Love
Modeling Respect and Integrity
Establishing Boundaries
Growing Independence
Accountability vs. Co-Dependency
A changed heart doesn’t equal a fixed life Problems don’t go away just because the person is clean Restoration is a process not a quick fix
Addiction is not the problem; it is a symptom of a deeper issue Dealing with the pain of a past hurt Must find the root cause
Addiction is a substitute for intimacy for the addict They need community and support Alienation causes anger and resentment
We as Christians cannot oversimplify the recovery process More than just pray and be healed Accountability is crucial
Seek Professional Guidance Set Boundaries and Consequences Set the Appropriate Time Know the Options for Treatment Communication
Create the Atmosphere Open Dialogue Empathize Give Feedback Stimulate Change