truth and consequences: teen and young adult prescription drug abuse in america
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Truth and Consequences:Teen and Young Adult
Prescription Drug Abuse in America
Presented by
The Montgomery County Health Department
Learning Objectives Identify the difference between a drug and
prescription drug.
Define prescription drug abuse.
Identify reasons for prescription drug use and abuse.
Name four consequences of prescription drug abuse.
Identify myth vs. fact about prescription drug abuse
What do you think?Which behavior(s) is considered prescription drug abuse?
1. Taking a prescription drug that was not prescribed for you
2. Taking more of a prescription drug than you’re supposed to
3. Taking a prescription drug for a reason other than you’re supposed to
4. All of the above
1. Taking a prescription drug that was not prescribed for you
2. Taking more of a prescription drug than you’re supposed to
3. Taking a prescription drug for a reason other than you’re supposed to
4. All of the above
Drug vs. Prescription Drugs What is a drug?
“Articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease."
Examples?
What is a prescription drug? A doctor’s written order that authorizes a
pharmacist to supply a specific medication for a patient, with instructions on its use.
Examples?
The Truth…1 in 3 teens reports knowing someone who
abuses prescription (Rx) drugs. Nearly 1 in 5 teens report abusing
medications that were not prescribed to them.
Every day, 2,500 youth (aged 12-17) abuse a prescription pain reliever for the very first time.
*Office of National Drug Control Policy, 2008
The Truth..In 2006, 2.2 million persons aged 12 and older initiated abuse of pain relievers in the past year.
(Office of National Drug Control Policy, 2008)
2,1502,063
1,112
977845860
763
26492 69
267
The Truth…Top five drugs used by 12th graders in the past year
US Dept of Health and Human Services, 2008
Marijuana remains the only “street” drug whose use exceeds that of Rx drugs.
What do you think?In 2010, of the top 200 Rx sold, approximately how many prescriptions were sold?
1. 78,4322. 784,3293. 78.4 million4. 784.3 million5. 7.8 trillion
1. 78,4322. 784,3293. 78.4 million4. 784.3 million5. 7.8 trillion
Doctors have to consider..AgeWeightSeverity of your conditionOther health conditionsOther medications
Prescription DrugsPrescription drugs serve an important
purpose under a doctor’s care.
Prescriptions should be: 1) prescribed for you.2) by a licensed doctor.3) for a current problem.4) taken ONLY as directed.
Prescription Drug Label
What do you think?About how many Americans (age 12 or older) used psychotherapeutic drug for non-medical purposes in 30 days before survey?
1. 7,0002. 70,0003. 700,0004. 7 million5. 70 million
1. 7,0002. 70,0003. 700,0004. 7 million5. 70 million
What do you think?Are teens a part of this problem?
1. Yes2. No1. Yes2. No
What do you think?Why do teens abuse prescription drugs?
1. To get high2. To relieve pain3. To improve grades4. To “fit in”5. All of the above
1. To get high2. To relieve pain3. To improve grades4. To “fit in”5. All of the above
Goal SettingSpecificMeasurableAction-basedRealisticTimely
Consequences
Drug Abuse & Your Health
Health Consequences:• Neurological• Chemical Addiction• Cardiac Events• Death
What do we know about the human brain?
Communication Center
3 pound mass of gray and white matter
Made up of 8 main parts
Develops over time
Brain Development
How Drugs affect the brain..
Addiction
Overstimulation
Euphoric effects
Repeated Usage
Side-effects on the Heart• Rapid, irregular
heartbeat
• Dangerously high body temperature
• Cardiovascular failure
The Ultimate Consequence
Prescription drugs cause most of the more than 26,000 fatal overdoses each year.
Celebrity Identification: Who are these celebrities?
Anna Nicole SmithModel/Actress1967-2007Sedatives and sleep aids
Michael Jackson
Pop Singer1959-2009Sedatives and muscle relaxers
Heath LedgerActor1979-2008Pain, anxiety and sleep aids
Drug Abuse & Society
Social Development
Biggest Factor
As adolescents pull away from their parents in a search for their own identity, their friends become more important
Want to have your voice heard?
Want to Make a Real Change?
Think of Changing:PeoplePlacesThings
Drug Abuse & Money
What will it cost ME? Example: SEROQUEL (Brand)
TARGET PHARMACY T-1269 $205.99 10/16/2011
Where does that money come from?
Minimum wage?• $7.25/hour GROSS PAY
What will you “take home”?• 3.06% PA Income Tax• .500 % Local Income
Tax
= $6.58/hour NET Pay
Want to go to college?
Conviction= Ineligible for Student Loans
Need Federal Assistance?
1990 Denial of Federal Benefits Program
Still Worth It?
Drug Abuse & Criminal Justice
“They will probably just give a slap on the wrist”
Conviction could mean NO renting, or getting evicted
Want to rent an apartment or house?
Want to adopt?
Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997
Want a job??
Standard Job Application
Want to join Armed Forces?
“Disqualifiers: Drug use, alcohol abuse, recent repeated criminal offenses, and any violent sexual criminal convictions will prevent your enlistment.”
Source: http://army.com/info/usa/eligibility
Myths Vs. Reality Myth: Rx drugs are not as harmful as
street drugs. Reality: In 2006, Rx pain meds were
involved in more overdose deaths than heroin and cocaine combined.
Myth: You can’t get addicted to Rx drugs.
Reality: False, Rx drugs can be extremely addicting to the brain and body.
Myths Vs. Reality Myth: I can’t be pressured to use by my
friends. Reality:
More than 1/3 of teens say they feel some pressure to abuse prescription drugs
9% say using prescription drugs to get high is an important part of fitting in with their friends.
S.M.A.R.TGoal Setting
Results
Ripple effects of Rx abuse..
Resources for HelpNeed immediate help?
DIAL 9-1-1Looking for support groups?
Montgomery County Drug and Alcohol Office610-278-3642
ProAct Hotline (24 hours)1-800-221-6333
Narcotics Anonymous610-534-9510
What have we learned?
Drugs vs. Rx Drugs Rx Drug Abuse Reasons for Rx Drug Use and
Abuse 4 major consequences Myths vs. Facts
Questions or comments?
Thank You.
For more information on topic please contact:
The Montgomery County Health Department
(610) 278- 5117