Parnassia Bavo Groep. Campaign for prevention. Anne Bijleveld

Parnassia Bavo Groep Campaign for prevention

Anne Bijleveld

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Quiz Break Drugs, parenting and puberty Tips

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 age 100 90 80

80

94

92

90

87

78

71

83

70

70 62

60 50

50

ever used recent use

43

40

31

30 19

20 10

17 jr. /1 8j r.

16 jr.

15 jr.

14 jr.

13 jr.

12 jr.

B

O

0

Smoking by age 70 63 60

60

55 49

50 40

35 32 28

30

recent use

23 20

20 12

11

10

6 1

17 jr. /1 8j r.

16 jr.

15 jr.

14 jr.

13 jr.

12 jr.

O

0

B

30

ever used

Cannabis use by age 50 44

45 40 34

35 30

ever used

25

25

recent use 19

20

16

15

12 9

10

7

5

3

2,1 0,6

0,7

17 jr. /1 8j r.

16 jr.

15 jr.

14 jr.

13 jr.

12 jr.

B

O

0

18

XTC use by age 8

7,6

7 5,7

6 5 4

4

ever used recent use 2,8

3 2 1

2,2

1,9 1 0,3

0,7 0,4

2

0,5

17 jr. /1 8j r.

16 jr.

15 jr.

14 jr.

13 jr.

12 jr.

0

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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)

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Alcohol has a stimulating effect.

True

False

Classification by effect Downers

Uppers

Hallucinating

Alcohol ¾Cannabis ¾Opiates -heroine -morfine -methadon ¾Tranquilizers -valium -librium ¾GHB

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Wekaminen -speed -(meth)amfetamine ¾Cocaine ¾XTC ¾Ephedra ¾Anti depressiva

XTC ¾Cannabis ¾LSD ¾Psylocibine/Psylocin e -mushrooms Ketamine ¾ Sniff substances(Ðdosis) -poppers - glue

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The possession of maximum 5 grams of cannabis is legal in The Netherlands.

True

False

Classification by law Act I

Act II

Illegal

Semi-illegal

XTC ¾Speed ¾Heroïne ¾Cocaïne ¾Opium ¾LSD

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Cannabis ¾GHB

Medicin

Legal

Tranquilizers ¾Anti-depressiva ¾Ritalin ¾Valium ¾GHB ¾Cannabis

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Alcohol ¾Coffee ¾Tobacco ¾Painkillers ¾Smartproducts ¾Smartdrugs

People who start smoking cannabis will probably get addicted to it.

True

False

Phases of usage acquaintance

stop

experimenting

stop

social use

stop stable

regular use

stop stable

excessive use

stop stable

addiction

stop stable

Addiction ¾

Physical dependence •

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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 ¾

Mental dependence • • • •

Preoccupation syndrome Usage syndrome Abnegation syndrome Recognition syndrome

statement A ‘black out’ from alcohol use is a brain disorder.

True

False

Alcohol Name:

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Ethylalcohol/ethanol

Usage:

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Drink

Alcohol effects ¾

Global effect: • •

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Desired effect: • • •

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Downer It numbs your brain

Cheerful Easy contact Relaxation

Duration of effect:

1 ½ hour per consumption

Alcohol risks ¾

Short term: • • • • •

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Long term: • • • • • • •

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Nausea / vomit Black out Unsafe sex Drunk driving violence

Dysfunction of organs Cancer Korsakov syndrome Social problems Brain damage Disturbed hormone balance Bone loss

Brain damage

Susan Tapert, University of California, San Diego 2001

How do you know whether your child is drinking

Signs of alcohol use ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

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Breath smells of alcohol speaking disorders / Motor skill disorders perspiration /vomiting euphoria or depression Noisy, having more courage Inebriation can be different depending on the person: being quiet, arguing, apologising, aggressive behaviour, sexually unrestrained, sentimental Monday morning school absence going out every weekend bragging about alcohol use

There is more tar in a joint than in a normal cigarette. True

false

Cannabis sattiva ¾

Name: •

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THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)

Usage: • • •

Smoke (blowen) Eat (spacecake) Drink (tea/soup)

Cannabis effects ¾

Global effect: • •

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Desired effect: • •

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Downer Hallucinating (time and space)

Relaxation More sensible senses

Duration of effect: 4 – 8 hours

Cannabis risks ¾

Short term: • • • •

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Nausea Dizziness Fear Depression

Long term: • • • • • • • •

Forgetfulness Concentration problems Brain damage Depression Lethargy Damage to respiratory system Psychosis delayed development

Signs of cannabis use ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Euphoria; uncontrollable convulsions of laughter Food cravings introverted behaviour lethargic forgetfulness (while speaking) thirsty feeling heavy in the limbs: stoned red eyes, shunning the light, smell of cannabis pictures of cannabis leaves on clothes etc. merging into a sub culture talking about cannabis

Energy drinks are drugs.

True

false

Energydrinks ¾

Name: • • •

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Use: •

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Cafeïne Taurine Guarana

Drinking

Status: •

Legal

Effecten ¾

Global effect: - Stimulating

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Desired effect: - Feeling awake

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Duration of effect : -

5 tot 12 uur

risks ¾

Short term • • •

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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 ¾

Name: •

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MDMA (methyleendioximethamfetamine)

Usage: •

Pills, powders (swallow)

XTC effects ¾

Global effect: • •

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Desired effect: • •

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Stimulating Hallucinating

Increased energy level The ‘love-feeling’

Duration of effect: 4 – 6 hours

XTC risks ¾

Short term: • • •

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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 ¾

Name: •

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Cocaine

Usage: •

Powder sniff / swallow / smoke /

Cocaine effects ¾

Global effect: •

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Desired effect: • •

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Stimulating

More energy More self-confidence

Duration of effect: 30-45 minutes

Cocaine risks ¾

Short term: • •

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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) ¾

Name: •

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Wekamines

Usage: • • •

Swallow (pills, powder) Sniff Inject

Speed effects ¾

Global effect: •

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Desired effect: • • •

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Stimulating

More energy Better concentration More self-confidence

Duration of effect: 5 tot 8 hours

Speed risks ¾

Short term: • • •

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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 ¾

Name: •

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Gammahydroxibutyraat

Usage: •

Drink (powder/liquid)

GHB effects ¾

Global effect: • •

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Desired effect: •

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Accurate dose: physically (sexually) stimulating A bit higher dose: sleep /narcotic

More energy (sexual) excitation

Duration of effect: 1-3 hours

GHB risks ¾

Short term: • • • • • •

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Nausea / vomiting Sleep Unconsciousness Coma Choke in vomit Hypothermia

Long term: •

Addiction

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The use of psychadelic mushrooms is very dangerous True

False

Hallucinating drugs ¾

Names: •

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LSD, cactus, mushrooms

Usage: • • •

Paper trip (LSD) Eat Drink

Trip effects ¾

Global effect: •

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Desired effect: •

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Hallucinating

Changed experience of time and space

Duration of effect: 8 – 24 hours

Trip risks ¾

Short and long term: • • • •

Fears / panic / psychoses Flashback Changes perception Bad trip

Signs of drug use or alcohol abuse ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

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Reduced performances at school Reduced concentration Skipping school and or missing appointments Hanging around with (new) friends who drink or use drugs Unwilling to talk about friends, school or activities Being less motivated and less active Being less interested in hobbies Interested in drugs culture (movies, artist, clothes) Hostile when parents want to talk about drugs Physical problems

Casus ¾

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.

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How will you react?

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. ¾

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How well do you know the acquaintances of your child? What kind of agreements can you make with your child? How can you make sure your child will follow these rules

Experiencing the world Adolescents

Adults

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Identity development

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Health understanding

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Short term/at present

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Long term/future

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Excessive is tough

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Excessive is negative

Influence of peers ¾ ¾

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Opinion of peers is very important Know what your child is up to, where and with who Know 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 ¾ ¾ ¾

You have more influence then you think! Adolescents need and want structure. While growing up and experimenting rules are necessary.

advice ¾

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Do not give your child alcohol or drugs at home Do not buy alcohol for your child. Do not negotiate. Remember that you are a role model

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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.

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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 ¾ ¾

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Make clear rules Be 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)

What can you do before your child starts experimenting? ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Do not be afraid to talk about it Be a good role model Stimulate independence stimulate self-confidence Teach your child to deal with troubles Make up rules

What can you do while your child is experimenting? ¾

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Know about the different drugs and alcohol and their effects and risks Talk! Understand the necessity of curiosity Keep on giving attention Set rules and boundaries Try to avoid boredom

Thank you for your attention ¾ ¾

Take the list with tips and advice with you Courses for parents

More information www.drugsweb.nl www.uwkindenalcohol.nl www.alcoholinfo.nl

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Anne Bijleveld [email protected] Parnassia Bavo Groep, afdeling preventie Lijnbaan 4 2512 VA DEN HAAG 070 – 391 81 91