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by Yvonne Kays
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Choosing the Best Path: Avoiding Addictions
Presented by:
Yvonne Kays, MAT
AOD Prevention Health Educator
IN OUR FAMILY ?1 out of every 3 families report being affected by problem drinking
1 out of every 4 children live with an alcoholic parent
In most Marion County classrooms over half the students have worried about drugs, gambling or alcohol use in their family
New AddictionOregon is 2nd only to Nevada for all the opportunities we offer to gamble88% of problem gamblers are addicted to video slot/poker machinesHigher risk of suicideAlcohol/drug use increases riskTreatment is free and confidential in Oregon – call 1-877-MY LIMIT or chat online at 1877mylimit.org
HIGHER RISK FOR ADDICTIONS
Children with addiction in their families
Children who begin use at any early age: 15 and under = 40%
18 and over = 10%
Women
PERPETUATION OF ADDICTION
Children with higher risk for addiction begin use and progress into addiction. and/orThey may marry an addictive person. and/orTheir children may become addicted.
Be aware – choose to avoid the problem
THE FAMILY STRUCTURE
is altered when a family member becomes dependent
Other family members try to cope by behaving differently
CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE
The “unspoken” rules
Don’t Talk
Don’t Feel
Don’t Trust
ROLES IN THE FAMILY
Children cope by taking on different roles -
And then get stuck in that role.
FAMILY HERO The “Good” kid
Super responsible
Perfectionist
Overachiever
THE REBEL In trouble
Acts out anger
Defiant
Alcohol & drug use may begin
THE LOST CHILD The quiet one
Isolates to room
Spends time alone
Doesn’t draw attention
The Mascot Clowns around
Distracts, teases
Smile becomes mask
Uses humor to draw attention
Remember the seven C’s
I didn’t cause it
I can’t control it
I can’t cure it
I can learn to cope with it
By taking better care of myself
By communicating my feelings
And by making health choices
INFORMATION AVAILABLE Al-Anon/Alateen(for family/friends) AA/NA/GA(what is addiction/help) Intervention (how to confront) Specific Drug information Stop Smoking information Problem gambling information