Assessments Treatment Drug Testing Supplies Addicted to Intoxication

Assessments, Treatment & Drug Testing Supplies

Addicted to Intoxication Experimentation • A one time event Misuse • Infrequent Substance Abuse Chemical Dependency • Using despite • Preoccupation consequences • Consequences • Emotional illness • Loss of control • Values change • Stops emotional growth • Distortion of emotion • “I don’t care” attitude

Marijuana and the Young Brain Picture of an 18 year old who has used 4 times a week for the past 3 years THC and brain cells Anandamide 2 years to leave the brain

Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression Genetics is #1 predictor of addiction

Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression Early age of first use is the second predictor of addiction

Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression An adolescent brain is undeveloped

Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression The combination of drugs used

Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression For adolescents all use is for purpose of intoxicatoin

Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression Current culture and media

Variables Contributing to a Rapid Progression Stimulant drugs accelerate the progression

Age At Onset of First- “J” use at age 12 % of Addiction

Recovery Happens Treatment Model Who would fit our treatment model? • If you have used marijuana more than twice. • Using any substances or drinking in spite of consequences. • Using substances to avoid feelings, negative thoughts, and struggles in relationships.

Sources Adolescent & Young Adult Addiction: The Pathological Relationship to Intoxication and the Interpersonal Neurobiology Underpinnings (2012) www. brainplace. com Grant & Dawson, Journal of Substance Abuse, Vol. 9, 1997

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