mayona engdahl amany hasan joyce yau integrative group presentation: research question – what is...
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Mayona Engdahl
Amany Hasan
Joyce Yau
Integrative Group Presentation:Research Question – What is the cycle of drug abuse in the “Tenderloin in San Francisco, and what is needed to
break the cycle of drug abuse?
Area III: Social Science
Cycle of drug abuse can consume a person’s life destroying their potential
• Withdrawal pales in comparison to drug-seeking behavior
• Sensitization
Destruction of Social Support
• What is social support and why is it important?
• Social support becomes institutional support
Social Marginalization
• Possible to overcome addiction but conviction is much harder
• Lack of viable economic choices
Breaking the Cycle
• Decriminalization of drugs• Project Connect, Promoting
economic opportunity• Did you know about this service
for the homeless in SF? http://www.projecthomelessconnect.com/about/
Area II: Science
• How is Science related to the drug abuse in the Tenderloin?
• Methods and procedures scientists use to find results
Impacts and Processes of Drug Abuse
• Reward pathways• Addiction
Challenges, Struggles, and Damages related to Drug Abuse
• Health issues
• Interrelated issues
Breaking the Cycle
• Seeking Treatment
• Possibilities…
Area IV: Creative Arts & Humanities
Art Galleries in the Tenderloin
• Wonderland
• Gray Area
• Art in Storefronts
Resources for Children and Families in the Tenderloin
Art
509 Cultural Center, Asian Art Museum of SF
After School Programs
Boys & Girls Club of SF, Tenderloin Unit, Glide, IHDC, Salvation Army Kroc Community Center, Shi Yu-Lang Central YMCA, Up On Top After School Program, Tenderloin After School Program
Family Resources
Bay Area Women’s and Children’s Center, Glide, The Oshun Center, Refugee Transitions, Southeast Asian Community Center
Medical Services
St. Anthony’s Free Medical Clinic, Glide Health Services, Larkin Street Youth Center Medical Clinic
Recreation and Park / Sports Programs
Boeddeker Park, MacCanDo – Tenderloin Youth Track Club, Tenderloin Children’s Playground, Tenderloin Youth Sports Initiative
http://www.bawcc.org/