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MISSION: The alcohol Substance Abuse Program provides a comprehensive drug and alcohol program to assist American Indians and Non-Indians with the opportunity to resist, reduce and prevent drug and alcohol abuse.

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Prevention is a community-base service, which includes the identification of persons at risk or developing problems relating to the use/abuse of alcohol/drugs. Services provided to individuals and /or groups include alcohol/drug education, the teaching of techniques for decision making and constructive processes to deal with stress, recreation, social activities, and cultural activities or events. Community Education is defined as the use of information, media resources, and skills development group to increase awareness of community members and employees of institutions, tribal groups, courts, religious organizations, social agencies and schools. Problems of alcohol/drug use and abuse, the availability of prevention and treatment resources, and techniques for motivating an individual into treatment are stressed.

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Larry Cravatt, ASAP Director405-257-3533

Sharon Johnson, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist405-257-3531

Willa Crow, CADC Counselor405-257-3543

Charlotte Akins, Administrative Assistant 405-257-3533

Fax: 405-257-3522Toll Free: 866-924-3533

Seminole Nation Of OklahomaP. O. Box 1498, Wewoka Ok 74884Seminole Nation Complex405-257-6287

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Intake, Assessment & Admission Short & Long term residential

Transport Treatment Planning Juvenile-Youth

Intervention, assist Children & Adults young adults within the court system

Individual Counseling Alcohol and Drug Education Follow-up Aftercare Referral Prevention Outreach Work with Court System Attorney’s Alcohol related charge Referrals Primary Residential Alcohol Programs Detoxification Centers- Halfway House

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  Working with Juvenile Drug Courts—Counseling-Referrals-Treatment

Centers Advocating for Troubled Youths with Counseling, or Treatment Centers

as opposed to Lock-up Facilities or Detention Centers. Working with Schools in Seminole County in Educating Students on

Alcohol/Substance Abuse. Working with Adult Drug Courts- Counseling-Referrals-Treatment

Centers Working with Judges in Advocating for Native Americans to be sent to

Treatment Centers instead of incarceration. Started AA/NA Groups in ASAP Conference Room Extending counseling services to individuals in conjunction with AA/NA Educating Community on presence and Services of Alcohol Substance

Abuse Program with Seminole Nation. Working with community to collaborate services Working with Seminole Nation Programs to collaborate services

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Smell of cat urine Small children between the ages of 2 to 8 are very disciplined, very nervous sitting

by parent(s). Older children sitting in front room initially, but will eventually ask to go to their

room, also very nervous and disciplined. Parent(s) wearing long sleeve shirts, in summer months Friends will frequently come by, or there will be friends staying, hanging around in

the home. Parent(s) very nervous behaviors and unable to sustain calmness Parent(s) very thin in stature Parent(s) having visible sores on face, hands or neck area. Parent(s) trying to make excuses for you to leave. Inside of home are of the extreme either very disheveled or very clean Kitchen is always very messy

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ALCOHOL ADDICTION

What is alcohol addiction?Alcohol addiction is when a person exceeds self-imposed “limits” or they consistently “out drink” others in social situations.

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What are the physical symptoms of alcoholism?

Changes in sleep patterns Slurred speech Bloodshot eyes Unusual weight gain or loss Neglected hygiene and appearance Frequent sickness

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What are some of the behavioral symptoms of alcoholism?

Emotional instability, such as anger, depression, and mood swingsDisappearing for long periods of timeSmell of alcoholHiding bottles for binge drinking

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Dependence affects people of all backgrounds, ages and class.

People as young as 12 or 13.

What are some of the behaviors alcoholics?

Smell like alcoholHide bottles

Dependence affects people of all backgrounds, ages and class.

People as young as 12 or 13.

What are some of the behaviors alcoholics?

Smell like alcoholHide bottles

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What is Crystal Meth?

Drug that is highly addictive, harmful and dangerous.

The effects are:

Increased activityDecreased appetiteA sense of well-being

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As with similar stimulants, meth is used in a “binge” and “crash” pattern. Because tolerance for meth occurs within minutes, users try to maintain the high by using the drug continuously or binging on the drug.

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How is crystal meth used?It can be:

Smoked Snorted Swallowed Or injected

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EFFECTS OF METHAMPHETAMINE

Convulsions Dangerously high body temperature Stroke Euphoria (followed by depression) Cardiac arrhythmia Stomach cramps Tremors Decreased appetite

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Increased stamina and hyperactivity Increased sexual drive and response Involuntary body movements Increased perspiration Jitteriness Nausea Headaches

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What are some of the long term or overdose effects of meth?

Produces damage to small blood vessels in the brainDramatic weight lossInflammation of the heart liningSkin lesionsParanoiaAnxiety

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Insomnia Intense craving for the drug Severe gum damage and related dental

problems, known as meth mouth. Cardiovascular problems Heart attack Liver damage Kidney damage If, snorted, deterioration of lining of nostrils.

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