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Substance Abuse ID, Referral & Prevention

Substance Abuse ID, Referral & Prevention. Current use trends, signs & symptoms and prevention. Current Trends of Drug Use. Marijuana Prescription Drugs Heroin DMT Synthetic or Designer Drugs Bath Salts Spice. Signs & Symptoms of Drug Abuse.

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Substance Abuse ID, Referral & Prevention

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  1. Substance Abuse ID, Referral & Prevention Current use trends, signs & symptoms and prevention

  2. Current Trends of Drug Use • Marijuana • Prescription Drugs • Heroin • DMT • Synthetic or Designer Drugs Bath Salts Spice

  3. Signs & Symptoms of Drug Abuse • Problems at school. Frequently missing classes or missing school, a sudden disinterest in school or school activities, or a drop in grades may be indicators of drug use. • Physical health issues. Lack of energy and motivation may indicate your child is using certain drugs. • Neglected appearance. Teenagers are generally concerned about how they look. A lack of interest in clothing, grooming or looks may be a warning sign of drug use.

  4. Sings & Symptoms Continued • Changes in behavior. Teenagers enjoy privacy, but exaggerated efforts to bar family members from entering their rooms or knowing where they go with their friends might indicate drug use. Also, drastic changes in behavior and in relationships with family and friends may be linked to drug use. • Spending money. Sudden requests for money without a reasonable explanation for its use may be a sign of drug use. You may also discover money stolen from previously safe places at home. Items may disappear from your home because they're being sold to support a drug habit.

  5. Strategic Prevention Planning

  6. CSAP Prevention Strategies • Information Dissemination • Prevention Education • Alternative Activities • Community Based Process • Problem ID & Referral • Environmental

  7. Making the Appropriate Referral Appropriate Care AppropriateAgency

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  9. Communities that Cares

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