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1 Parnassia Bavo Groep Campaign for prevention Anne Bijleveld

2 Programma Quiz Break Drugs, parenting and puberty Tips

3 QUIZ

4 Experimenting with drugs and alcohol is just a part of puberty. We shouldn't worry about it so much. True False

5 Drinking alcohol now and then 14 year old boys and girls who have tried alcohol Percentage of drunken youths

6 Alcohol use by age ever used recent use BO 12jr. 13jr. 14jr. 15jr. 16jr. 17jr./18jr.

7 Smoking by age ever used recent use 14jr. 17jr./18jr. 16jr. 15jr. BO 12jr. 13jr.

8 Cannabis use by age ever used recent use 5 0 0,6 2,1 0,7 3 BO 12jr. 13jr. 14jr. 15jr. 16jr. 17jr./18jr.

9 XTC use by age 8 7, , , ,2 2,8 ever used recent use ,7 0,4 0,3 0,5 12jr. 13jr. 14jr. 15jr. 16jr. 17jr./18jr.

10 Valium is drugs. True False

11 Definition of drugs Drugs are substances that have a influence on the human consciousness And are being used for that reason (van Epen)

12 Alcohol has a stimulating effect. True False

13 Classification by effect Downers Uppers Hallucinating Alcohol Cannabis Opiates -heroine -morfine -methadon Tranquilizers -valium -librium GHB Wekaminen -speed -(meth)amfetamine Cocaine XTC Ephedra Anti depressiva XTC Cannabis LSD Psylocibine/Psylocin e -mushrooms Ketamine Sniff substances( dosis) -poppers -glue

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

15 Classification by law Act I Act II Medicin Legal Illegal Semi-illegal XTC Cannabis Tranquilizers Alcohol Speed GHB Anti-depressiva Coffee Heroïne Ritalin Tobacco Cocaïne Valium Painkillers Opium GHB Smartproducts LSD Cannabis Smartdrugs

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

17 Phases of usage acquaintance experimenting social use regular use excessive use addiction stop stop stop stable stop stable stop stable stop stable

18 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.

19 Addiction Mental dependence Preoccupation syndrome Usage syndrome Abnegation syndrome Recognition syndrome

20 statement A black out from alcohol use is a brain disorder. True False

21 Alcohol Name: Ethylalcohol/ethanol Usage: Drink

22 Alcohol effects Global effect: Downer It numbs your brain Desired effect: Cheerful Easy contact Relaxation Duration of effect: 1 ½ hour per consumption

23 Alcohol risks Short 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

24 Susan Tapert, University of California, San Diego 2001 Brain damage

25 How do you know whether your child is drinking

26 Signs of alcohol use 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

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

28 Cannabis sattiva Name: THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) Usage: Smoke (blowen) Eat (spacecake) Drink (tea/soup)

29 Cannabis effects Global effect: Downer Hallucinating (time and space) Desired effect: Relaxation More sensible senses Duration of effect: 4 8 hours

30 Cannabis risks Short term: Nausea Dizziness Fear Depression Long term: Forgetfulness Concentration problems Brain damage Depression Lethargy Damage to respiratory system Psychosis delayed development

31 Signs of cannabis use 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

32 Energy drinks are drugs. True false

33 Energydrinks Name: Cafeïne Taurine Guarana Use: Drinking Status: Legal

34 Effecten Global effect: - Stimulating Desired effect: - Feeling awake Duration of effect : - 5 tot 12 uur

35 risks Short term nausea palpitations dehydration Long term: exhaustion loss of weight / gain weight tooth Erosion

36 You can predict the effect of an XTC-pill by the logo, the taste, the color and the shape. True false

37 XTC Name: MDMA (methyleendioximethamfetamine) Usage: Pills, powders (swallow)

38 XTC effects Global effect: Stimulating Hallucinating Desired effect: Increased energy level The love-feeling Duration of effect: 4 6 hours

39 XTC risks Short term: Over stimulation Water poisoning Suicide Tuesday Long term: Damage to liver and kidneys Damage to brains (!?) Depression (serotonin syndrome)

40 People can get physically addicted to cocaine True False

41 Cocaine Name: Cocaine Usage: Powder sniff / swallow / smoke /

42 Cocaine effects Global effect: Stimulating Desired effect: More energy More self-confidence Duration of effect: minutes

43 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

44 Speed works longer than cocaine. True False

45 Speed (amphetamines) Name: Wekamines Usage: Swallow (pills, powder) Sniff Inject

46 Speed effects Global effect: Stimulating Desired effect: More energy Better concentration More self-confidence Duration of effect: 5 tot 8 hours

47 Speed risks Short term: Heart problems Over heating Psychotic symptoms Long term: Paranoia Exhaustion Loss of weight Bone loss and tooth erosion Pimples and perspiration

48 The combination of GHB and alcohol can be life-threatening True False

49 GHB Name: Gammahydroxibutyraat Usage: Drink (powder/liquid)

50 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

51 GHB risks Short term: Nausea / vomiting Sleep Unconsciousness Coma + = Choke in vomit Hypothermia Long term: Addiction

52 The use of psychadelic mushrooms is very dangerous True False

53 Hallucinating drugs Names: LSD, cactus, mushrooms Usage: Paper trip (LSD) Eat Drink

54 Trip effects Global effect: Hallucinating Desired effect: Changed experience of time and space Duration of effect: 8 24 hours

55 Trip risks Short and long term: Fears / panic / psychoses Flashback Changes perception Bad trip

56 Signs of drug use or alcohol abuse 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

57

58 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?

59 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 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

60 Experiencing the world Adolescents Identity development Adults Health understanding Short term/at present Long term/future Excessive is tough Excessive is negative

61 Influence of peers 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

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

63 advice 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

64 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.

65 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?

66 Tips for rules 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)

67 What can you do before your child starts experimenting? 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

68 What can you do while your child is experimenting? 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

69 Thank you for your attention Take the list with tips and advice with you Courses for parents

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