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 Inhalants  Cocaine , not crack

 Prescription drugs  Cigarettes / Nicotine


 Ritalin  Alcohol
 Rohypnol  Heroin
 Vicodin  Crack cocaine
 Oxycontin  PCP
 Marijuana  Amphetamines
 MDMA (Ecstasy)  Tranquilizers
 Methamphetamine  Sedatives
 GHB and ketamine  methaqualone
 LSD
 Anabolic
•Absenteeism

•Change in behavior
•Change in academic performance

•Problems controlling mood and behavior

•Neglected physical appearance

•Weight loss

•Peer concern

•Some physical signs:

Bruises and other marks on arms or other vein-


laden areas ( neck, behind knees), bloodshot
eyes, sniffing nose, dilated pupils etc.
 Escapism: family issues, low self-esteem,
depression or other mood disorders
 Recreation: pleasure seeking
 Peer pressure
 Addiction
 Availability
 Heredity
 Family history, environment, influence
 ….or any combination thereof
 Past suicide attempts or threats
 Past violent or aggressive behavior
 Mental illness or alcohol use
 Bringing weapons to school
 Recent experience of humiliation, shame loss
 Bullying as victim or perpetrator
 Victim of abuse/neglect
 Themes of depression, death
 Vandalism, cruelty to animals, setting fires
 Poor peer relationships, cults, no supervision
 Nurturing home with good communication
 Teacher commitment
 Positive self-esteem
 Self-control
 Assertiveness
 Social competence
 Academic achievement
 Regular church attendance
 Intelligence
 Avoiding delinquent peers
MENTAL HEALTH SCHOOL COUNSELORS OR OTHER SCHOOL
THERAPISTS : PERSONNEL:
 Assess need for  Classroom guidance “dangers of substance
use”
inpatient facility
 Faculty presentation: “how to spot…”
 Assess necessity  Parent workshops: “what to know” / “what to
of referral to look for”
substance abuse  Individual counseling
specialist  Motivational speakers: “survivors”
 Look for “roots”  No-tolerance, anti-drug campaign
of problem:  Create anti-drug / drug education club
heredity, family  Make sure health teachers provide lessons on
the danger of substance use and abuse
history, mood
 Refer parents to alcoholics anonymous-teens
disorder, peer
situation etc.
THANKYOU

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