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Parnassia Bavo GroepCampaign for prevention
Anne Bijleveld
Programma
QuizBreakDrugs, parenting and pubertyTips
QUIZ
Experimenting with drugs and alcohol is just a part of puberty. We
shouldn't worry about it so much.True False
Drinking alcohol now and then
14 year old boys and girls who have tried alcohol Percentage of drunken youths
Alcohol use by age94929087
80
50
71
83
62
70
78
43
19
31
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
BO
12jr.
13jr.
14jr.
15jr.
16jr.
17jr./
18jr.
everusedrecentuse
Smoking by age63
6055
49
35
11
23
30
20
2832
12
16
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
BO
12jr.
13jr.
14jr.
15jr.
16jr.
17jr./
18jr.
everusedrecentuse
Cannabis use by age
2,10,6
7
19
25
34
44
0,73
16
129
18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
BO
12jr.
13jr.
14jr.
15jr.
16jr.
17jr./
18jr.
ever usedrecent use
XTC use by age7,6
5,7
4
1,9
1 0,7
22,2
2,8
0,50,3 0,4
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
12jr.
13jr.
14jr.
15jr.
16jr.
17jr./
18jr.
ever usedrecent use
Valium is drugs.
True False
Definition of drugs
Drugs are substances
that have a influence on the human consciousness
And are being used for that reason
(van Epen)
Alcohol has a stimulating effect.
True False
Classification by effectDowners Uppers HallucinatingAlcoholCannabisOpiates-heroine-morfine-methadonTranquilizers-valium-libriumGHB
Wekaminen-speed-(meth)amfetamineCocaineXTCEphedraAnti depressiva
XTCCannabisLSDPsylocibine/Psylocin
e-mushroomsKetamineSniff
substances( dosis)
-poppers- glue
The possession of maximum 5 grams of cannabis is legal in The Netherlands.
True False
Classification by lawAct I Act II Medicin LegalIllegal Semi-illegal
XTCSpeedHeroïneCocaïneOpiumLSD
CannabisGHB
TranquilizersAnti-depressivaRitalinValiumGHBCannabis
AlcoholCoffeeTobaccoPainkillersSmartproductsSmartdrugs
People who start smoking cannabis will probably get addicted to it.
True False
acquaintance
experimenting
social
use
regular
use
excessive
use
addiction
stop
stop
stopstable
stopstablestopstable
stopstable
Phases of usage
Addiction
Physical dependence
• Toleration: you need more of the same drug to get the same effect.
• Abstenance: If you stop with the drugs your body responds to that.
Addiction
Mental dependence
• Preoccupation syndrome• Usage syndrome• Abnegation syndrome• Recognition syndrome
A ‘black out’ from alcohol use is a brain disorder.
True False
statement
Alcohol
Name:• Ethylalcohol/ethanol
Usage:• Drink
Alcohol effects
Global effect:• Downer• It numbs your brain
Desired effect:• Cheerful• Easy contact• Relaxation
Duration of effect: 1 ½ hour per consumption
Alcohol risksShort term:
• Nausea / vomit• Black out• Unsafe sex• Drunk driving• violence
Long term:• Dysfunction of organs • Cancer• Korsakov syndrome• Social problems• Brain damage• Disturbed hormone balance• Bone loss
Susan Tapert, University of California, San Diego 2001
Brain damage
How do you know whether your child is drinking
Signs of alcohol use
Breath smells of alcoholspeaking disorders / Motor skill disordersperspiration /vomitingeuphoria or depressionNoisy, having more courageInebriation can be different depending on the person: being quiet, arguing, apologising,aggressive behaviour, sexually unrestrained, sentimentalMonday morning school absencegoing out every weekendbragging about alcohol use
There is more tar in a joint than in a normal There is more tar in a joint than in a normal cigarette.cigarette.
True false
Cannabis sattiva
Name:• THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
Usage:• Smoke (blowen)• Eat (spacecake)• Drink (tea/soup)
Cannabis effects
Global effect:• Downer• Hallucinating (time and space)
Desired effect:• Relaxation• More sensible senses
Duration of effect: 4 – 8 hours
Cannabis risksShort term:
• Nausea• Dizziness• Fear• Depression
Long term:• Forgetfulness• Concentration problems• Brain damage• Depression• Lethargy• Damage to respiratory system• Psychosis• delayed development
Signs of cannabis useEuphoria; uncontrollable convulsions of laughterFood cravingsintroverted behaviourlethargicforgetfulness (while speaking)thirstyfeeling heavy in the limbs: stonedred eyes, shunning the light, smell of cannabispictures of cannabis leaves on clothes etc.merging into a sub culturetalking about cannabis
Energy drinks are drugs.
True false
Energydrinks
Name:• Cafeïne• Taurine• Guarana
Use:• Drinking
Status:• Legal
Effecten
Global effect:- Stimulating
Desired effect:- Feeling awake
Duration of effect : - 5 tot 12 uur
risks
Short term• nausea • palpitations• dehydration
Long term:• exhaustion• loss of weight / gain weight• tooth Erosion
You can predict the effect of an XTC-pill by the logo, the taste, the color and the shape.
True false
XTC
Name:• MDMA (methyleendioximethamfetamine)
Usage:• Pills, powders
(swallow)
XTC effects
Global effect:• Stimulating• Hallucinating
Desired effect:• Increased energy level• The ‘love-feeling’
Duration of effect: 4 – 6 hours
XTC risks
Short term:• Over stimulation• Water poisoning• Suicide Tuesday
Long term:• Damage to liver and kidneys• Damage to brains (!?)• Depression (serotonin syndrome)
People can get physically addicted to cocaine
True False
Cocaine
Name:• Cocaine
Usage:• Powder sniff / swallow / smoke /
Cocaine effects
Global effect:• Stimulating
Desired effect:• More energy• More self-confidence
Duration of effect: 30-45 minutes
Cocaine risks
Short term:• Damage to the heart• Aggression (in combination with alcohol)
Long term:• Paranoia• Loss of weight• Exhaustion• Change of personality• Heart damage
Speed works longer than cocaine.
True False
Speed (amphetamines)
Name:• Wekamines
Usage:• Swallow (pills, powder)• Sniff• Inject
Speed effects
Global effect:• Stimulating
Desired effect:• More energy• Better concentration• More self-confidence
Duration of effect: 5 tot 8 hours
Speed risksShort term:
• Heart problems• Over heating• Psychotic symptoms
Long term:• Paranoia• Exhaustion• Loss of weight• Bone loss and tooth erosion• Pimples and perspiration
The combination of GHB and alcohol can be life-threatening
True False
GHB
Name:• Gammahydroxibutyraat
Usage:• Drink (powder/liquid)
GHB effects
Global effect:• Accurate dose: physically (sexually) stimulating• A bit higher dose: sleep /narcotic
Desired effect:• More energy (sexual) excitation
Duration of effect: 1-3 hours
GHB risks
Short term:• Nausea / vomiting • Sleep• Unconsciousness • Coma + =• Choke in vomit• Hypothermia
Long term:• Addiction
The use of psychadelic mushrooms is very dangerous
True False
Hallucinating drugs
Names:• LSD, cactus, mushrooms
Usage:• Paper trip (LSD)• Eat• Drink
Trip effects
Global effect:• Hallucinating
Desired effect:• Changed experience of time and space
Duration of effect: 8 – 24 hours
Trip risks
Short and long term:• Fears / panic / psychoses• Flashback• Changes perception• Bad trip
Signs of drug use or alcohol abuse
Reduced performances at schoolReduced concentration Skipping school and or missing appointmentsHanging around with (new) friends who drink or use drugsUnwilling to talk about friends, school or activities Being less motivated and less activeBeing less interested in hobbies Interested in drugs culture (movies, artist, clothes)Hostile when parents want to talk about drugsPhysical problems
Casus
Your 14 year old child wants to go to a birthday party this weekend. Everyone will stay there for the night and your child would like to sleep over as well. You don’t know the child who is throwing the party very well.
How will you react?
How well do you know the acquaintances ofyour child?What kind of agreements can you make with your child?How can you make sure your child will follow these rules
Your 14 year old child wants to go to a birthday party this weekend. Everyone will stay there for the night and your child would like to sleep over as well. You don’t know the child who is throwing the party very well.
Experiencing the world
Adolescents
Identity development
Short term/at present
Excessive is tough
Adults
Health understanding
Long term/future
Excessive is negative
Influence of peers
Opinion of peers is very importantKnow what your child is up to, where and with whoKnow the parents of your child's friends.Explain to your child what kind of behaviour you expect from him/her when he or she is with friends
Influence of parents
You have more influence then you think!Adolescents need and want structure.While growing up and experimenting rules are necessary.
advice
Do not give your child alcohol or drugsat homeDo not buy alcohol for your child.Do not negotiate.Remember that you are a role model
Your child has gone to the party and tells you afterwards that there were alcoholic drinks and that he drank some. The parents were there so he thought it would be ok.
Your child has gone to the party and tells you afterwards that there were alcoholic drinks and that he drunk some.
The parents where there so he thought it would be ok.
How will you react?How can you make agreements with other parents?How will you react when your child is not obeying the rules?
Tips for rules
Make clear rulesBe on time. Set up rules before your child starts experimenting.Also set rules when your child is already using.Let your child know the punishment in case your child is violating the rules.Also set rules for situations when you re not there (holidays, with family)
WhatWhat cancan youyou do before do before youryour childchild starts starts experimentingexperimenting??
Do not be afraid to talk about itDo not be afraid to talk about itBe a good role modelBe a good role modelStimulate Stimulate independenceindependencestimulate stimulate selfself--confidenceconfidenceTeach your child to deal with troublesTeach your child to deal with troublesMake up rulesMake up rules
What can you do while your child is experimenting?
Know about the different drugs and alcohol and Know about the different drugs and alcohol and their effects and riskstheir effects and risksTalk!Talk!Understand the necessityUnderstand the necessity of curiosityKeep on giving attentionKeep on giving attentionSet rules and boundariesSet rules and boundariesTry to avoid boredomTry to avoid boredom
Thank you for your attention
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More information
www.drugsweb.nl
www.uwkindenalcohol.nl
www.alcoholinfo.nl
Anne [email protected]
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