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1 1"Zl DRUG SAFE WORTHINGTON i u.'.: p:a*w.l s"pp"vri * 1. Educate 2. Prevent Our GoalS: Speakers' Bureau Presentation 3. Support ADAM II The mission of Drug Safe Worthington is to mobilize efforts in our community to promote a culture that prevents drug and alcohol abuse while supporting individuals and families affected by substance abuse." "WoriMflftonI NMMmtttonittksto joberuprity.scfcocis" itecafe***o««itmtmoat* fm mi*m**» Why is there a need for Drug So/e Worthingtonl Street and prescription drugs are very accessible at low cost in central Ohio. Prescription painkillers account for the majority of all unintentional poisoning deaths. Once prescription pain killers become hard to obtain, abusers move on to heroin, which is highly available in central Ohio.

2 Since 1999, Ohio has seen a 440% Increase in drug overdose deaths. The Numbers... In Ohio, there are almost 5deaths per day from prescription drug overdoses. 146 preventable deaths permonth inohio. In Franklin County, drug deaths increased from 36 in in in 2011, with Worthington losing several ofits youths. ** *" "* *~-*-"- -..^.f. -m mi ///^<S?///^// -rrsin KIUccm to lowjutt* -3-Oufcs(-ilt0.aj)p(c* haw. )--..;-.,., icao,.-., HEROIN PERCOCET VICODIN Pain pillsor Heroin= Opiate

3 Commonly Prescribed and Potentially Addictive Drugs Class of drugs: Common names: Painkillers Percocet, Oxycotin, Vicodin, Codeine Sedatives Xanax, Ativan, Valuim Stimulants Ritalin, Adderall Signs of Drug or Alcohol Use or Abuse: 1. Problems at school or work 2. Physical health issues (lack ofenergy and motivation) 3. Neglected appearance 4. Changes in behavior or relationships 5. Sudden requests for money without a reasonable explanation for its use 6. Stolen money or possessions i The Addiction Continuum The Addiction Continuum No use, Use, Misuse, Abuse, Addiction No use, Use, Misuse, Abuse, Addiction

4 DRUGS OF ABUSE TARGET THE BRAIN'S PLEASURE CENTER IrairnaJIfepMtlpelkmp!W lam*oiry.wij mi trmulzhot an eisa vt Onei!«on«Uami citaaik IO0S (OU'M!fi«jfc i»arc m«n«lr*»ibidrj moi uis W Uft Thebraindrailts are Important tor naturalrewards. WentDopamine Increases fornaturalrewards, suchas food. Drags exaggerate rewards andaltercommunication Inthebrain. Talkto others about painkillers. What Individuals can do: Use medication only undera doctor's prescription Donot SHARE; it isa felony! Properly dispose of medications. Treat pills like potential poisons. Do not hoard them. Be an example in your own use of alcohol and prescription drugs. Do not model "partying." vmm%\ Support public awareness campaigns. How 9 can change ourculture: Havean educational program at your work or school or group. Attend awareness events. Beaware and educate others about media messages regarding drugs. Bealert to what ishappeningin your community, corner stores, gas stations, and neighborhoods. Communicate with localpolice ifobservingsuspicious behavior. Mfflpfflfti Encourage Treatment! Get an assessment withcertifiedchemical Dependency Counselor (CCOC) Attend 12 step/support group attendance for BOTH families and the addicted person.thisisa family illness. Benurturingand kindyet honest when talkingto the addict. Outpatient and In-patient treatment work; there are low cost resources. Columbus PublicHealth is the treatment resource for Worthington and Is low cost.

5 Drug SafeWorthingtonCoordinating Council BeugtMuuut.AttuBiymdAdSaimCaumtlar SmdySyers, Nurstng AdnAUamor, HtotthyWortHngtonaaamcCaiur FoodPentfy,tnc CherylCampbell,youth to Youth(ntemottotol Gary Cameron, Noreatto Button Commander. Cclanbia PoBa Department Brad Dunn, Wortn/nptoo ftreoepertmcnt/ems StmmOYtatWoitlibigteaMkeDepeitmeM XtoQrtT4,Ass<KUrttryBtar.WcftmatmUr*ttdMt1ho<ilstCmjrdi ttmttaim,ktatrwib!amcatttolpaiim AudreyKntff,Mart* CommunttyCounseling testes Harvey Mtnion, MayorofWonhtagton ka^moore,&toojgwnsetor MPaW^&Diwri*eSdioobCaonUnatar,WotatngtonCtySdieab Robin SoymouMiWa, Olemfco/DependencyAssfstanr Hotly St. Myer,WmtMngttm KsrrfctPTA Unison NancyZajano,FduojMon Program Cmtuator Forfurther information, see our website; Or us at: DRUGSAF1 WORTHINGTON OBQAIMEBj On*SafeWpthtnfto\ aidasearners. ambate^ endcmpora^ anyueaui^iloenttr,ueaui«<un»xmors«<lc«pio>fcfc<.<viy^m,adwct,or cpwora presentedindrugsafew(«hln Jon^Bonswtd confers pnuenuuentiabilverlnmltfagddaotiieonsnfty Wcathteatcul.ThaMMrnjlluiifi^i»^h^>.ii.WH^fwtmm<OMonw;tf ln appn^ftteprofessional Oral SafeWortNntttnhrWrtjponsfcWorUw accuracyof Informadon rratntod bysotaien during iponsortd amua.andisnotbiblefor preheratni1n fnimfanovitr«ae\nto him promotional aittnuts. Centers (ordiseasecontrol andpretention. Kattonal Center forhealth Statute. ln»otfvewnlton.uri«i«tor^lv»w.i>^mn^?or^7mn Mayo OWt,StemofDragAbuse fttadtamcn^tooutaalens^nsvnatlaaallntltutsm OSAM, OhioSubstanceAbut*Monitoring Network unrndrugaifewortnneton^rg

6 ts^u^xht T,"* """""'W" SU"S"a SWWBV ""-2008; Au,om",i ""'""»"' "" Consorted 0,ders System (ARCOS) ofthe Drag Enforcement Administration (0 A) ; Treatment Episode DalaSet Sales 6 5 j/ DeatM j/ TrUtrnM 3 -tir Sates per Uoerams pa10,000 people 2 1 0^*r -S- Deaths per 100,000 people Treatment admissions per 10,000 people 0 $#$##4##4$$$ DRUGS OF ABUSE TARGET THE BRAIN'S PLEASURE CENTER Brain reward [dopoalue) paikwoys Oi»gs oi abuse inaeose dopamine That bimn tutuih ait Imfuitoil l«mluiol lewi s«di as tsod. nurse, ad sh. FOOD (fxainf Typiar)'. rfcpatrttt uieaitt iiletfoirt to wluial lemii unit is bod n::- crane r. 'da fcprii LUBRR ajberctc-: o:c.-irnjoiab M Left: The braincircuits are important for natural rewards. Right: Dopamine increases for natural rewards, such as food. Drugs exaggerate rewards and alter communication in the brain.