September 28, TWEENs and their Troubles

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1 September 28, 2015 TWEENs and their Troubles

2 September 28, 2015 Alcohol and Inhalants School Resource Officer Matthew Petrie

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4 Alcohol 1,393 / 4: Deaths a year from alcohol from teenage drunk driving/4 a day 40%: US Dept. Of Justice study found as many as 40% of violent crimes occur under the influence of alcohol 7.5 times more likely: To use other illegal drugs 50 times more likely to try cocaine 3.9 million Americans /2.5 million: Receive treatment for substance abuse/of the 3.9, 2.5 are treated for alcohol

5 DRUNK DRIVING IN THE UNITED STATES Alcohol related fatalities represent an average of one alcohol-related fatality every 30 minutes. Based on the most current cost data available, these alcohol-related fatalities cost society approximately $54 billion in lost productivity, medical expenses, property damages and other related expenditures.

6 *DWI RELATED FATALITIES -NATIONWIDE 2011 Total Traffic Deaths 2011 Alcohol Related Deaths Percent Alcohol- Related 32,367 21,388 66% *NHTSA.gov

7 *DWI RELATED FATALITIES TEXAS 2011 Fatalities 2011 Alcohol Related Deaths Percent of Fatalities Involving a.08+ BAC driver 3,071 1,235 40% *NHTSA.gov

8 Alcohol Kills more teenagers than all other drugs combined!!

9 INHALANTS How they work What are they using Huffing / Sniffing? Sudden sniffing death

10 OTHER EXAMPLES OF INHALANTS

11 OTHER EXAMPLES OF INHALANTS

12 School Resource Officer Matthew Petrie Durham Intermediate (817)

13 September 28, 2015 Prescription Medication School Resource Officer Diron Hill

14 GENERATION P R E S C R I P T I O N D R U G A B U S E A N D Y O U R T W E E N S R x

15 SO, WHAT EXACTLY IS PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE? Taking a medication that was not prescribed to you. Purposefully taking the wrong dosage of a prescribed medication. Taking a prescribed medication for something other than its intended purpose.

16 WHY SHOULD WE CARE? Four of the top five drugs abused by 12th graders are prescription or over-thecounter medications. 20% of teens are abusing prescription drugs.

17 WHAT ARE THEY USING? Opiates (Painkillers) OxyContin Percocet Vicodin Stimulants Adderall Ritalin Dexedrine Sedatives & Tranquilizers Ativan Valium Xanax OTCs (Over-the-Counter) Products containing dextromethorphane (a cough suppressant)

18 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS LEADING TO HEROIN USE Today, authorities estimate there are between 435,000 and 1.5 million heroin users in the United States. Treatment centers are once again flooded with young users, many of whom got their start on prescription drugs (Washington Post) Prescription opioid painkiller abuse or dependences was the strongest risk factor for heroin abuse or dependence; 45% of people who used heroin also abused or were dependent on prescription opioid painkillers in the past year. (Center for Disease Control) From 2002 through 2013, the rate of heroin-related overdose deaths has quadrupled (Center for Disease Control)

19 HEROIN ADDICTION AND OVERDOSE DEATHS

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21 WHY ARE TEENS TURNING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS? To get high To focus better (get better grades) To fit in

22 WHERE DO THEY GET THEM? Nearly 20% of teens can get prescription drugs (in order to get high) in an hour. More than 33% can get prescription drugs within a day. 70% of teens get the prescription drugs from family or friends. Source: SAMHSA, 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health

23 WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR? In Your Teen Avoidance behaviors Decline in social activity Sudden lack of motivation and interest Depressed mood Unusual lack of hygiene Sudden change in behavior

24 WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR? Around the house Missing pills Unfamiliar pills Empty cough and cold medicine bottles or packages

25 HOW YOU CAN HELP Safeguard Your Medications and Use Proper Disposal Techniques Lock up your medicine cabinet. Monitor the quantities of medications kept in your home. Dispose of expired and unused medications.

26 HOW WE CAN HELP Expired or unwanted medications may be deposited in the safe in the lobby of the Police Department Monday thru Friday 8am until 5pm front desk officers will be available to assist you After hours medication must be placed in a zip-lock bag before being deposited in the drug safe. Drop off anytime day or night (call dispatch after hours) We will dispose of these medications properly and safely

27 REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT ALONE!! There are other parents in similar situations. Team up with schools, the community, and other parents to help battle prescription drug abuse among your teens. Take advantage of the numerous free sources of information on the topic. Commit to making a difference and stick with it.

28 School Resource Officer Diron Hill Eubanks Intermediate (817)

29 September 28, 2015 ILLICIT DRUGS School Resource Officer Cory Rattan

30 ILLICIT DRUGS

31 MARIJUANA AKA: pot, grass, weed, Mary Jane, reefer Marijuana can affect users judgment, decision making and cause them to lose coordination. Marijuana can cause an increased heart rate as well as increased appetite. Very distinguishable odor If they sell weed they sell other drugs

32 PARENTS- DO YOU KNOW WHAT THESE ARE? Glass Smoking pipes Very common May be purchased at Head Shops around the area Sold legally under the premise of smoking legal tobacco out of them Look for residue in the bowl-end of the pipe

33 WHAT ABOUT THIS? Bongs Also very common Usually glass Look for residue in the bowl end Also sold at Head Shops in the area

34 WHAT ABOUT THESE? Homemade Bongs Made many different ways Hole in the side with bowl

35 Metal Grinders used for preparing the marijuana to smoke Twist or pull open HOW ABOUT THESE ITEMS? Different colors but generally metal. Also sold at Head Shops

36 WHAT ABOUT THIS? Vaporizer Vaporizes the marijuana electronically Volcano Brand but others are out there I located one of these on a teenager here in Southlake

37 Vaping AND THIS?? Electronic cigarette Uses liquid to smoke vapors Flavored water vapor with nicotine New way to smoke marijuana

38 Synthetic Marijuana K-2 SPICE Sold at Head Shops under the counter kind of deal, and sometimes labeled as incense.

39 EXAMPLES OF K2 PACKAGING

40 MOLLY A form of Ecstasy/ Meth/ MDMA MDMA can induce euphoria, a sense of intimacy with others, diminished anxiety, and mild psychedelic. After taking this drug, you loose control of temperature regulation in your body. Miley Cyrus sings about it, so the kids know about it!

41 Paper is soaked with LSD liquid Fun Colorful images on the paper LSD PAPER STRIPS LSD is a psychedelic drug Deaths are associated with what people do physically while on the drug

42 Natural opiate pain killer - makes people forget about everything Much like Morphine and pain killers Death Investigation HEROIN

43 BATH SALTS/ FLAKKA More addictive than Methamphetamine Makes people act out in unusual ways

44 N-BOMB This is a psychedelic drug much like LSD Autopsy of Arlington teenager showed to have this in his system.

45 EXAMPLES OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

46 GET IN THEIR BUSINESS Know your kids friends and the parents of their friends Search their car, room, etc. Childs Rights- Food, Clothing, Shelter, Education, Healthcare, Safety More people are dying from overdoses than car accidents, this changed about two years ago.

47 PROTECT YOUR KIDS BY WHAT YOU KNOW! You are not immune. It could happen to any of us.

48 School Resource Officer Cory Rattan Dawson Middle School

49 September 28, 2015 Parents guide to online safety School Resource Officer Brett Wilson

50 WHY DISCUSS THIS? The average American age 8-18 spends an average of 7.5 hours a day on an electronic device. Nearly 43% of kids have been bullied online. 1 in 4 has had it happen more than once. Bullying victims are between 2 to 9 times more likely to consider suicide than non-victims, according to studies by Yale University 10 to 14 year old girls may be at even higher risk for suicide, according to the study above

51 THEN VS. NOW

52 WHAT YOU CAN DO: Monitor the apps your child down loads If you have an IPhone don t allow your child to know their itunes password It could save you lots of money in the future Look through your child s phone history If your child is deleting texts YOU HAVE A PROBLEM! NOTHING IS PRIVATE WHEN YOUR CHILD IS UNDER 18!!!

53 EXAMPLES OF SOCIAL MEDIA

54 BEWARE! What your child is receiving and sending from their phone Hidden apps Apps where the user stays anonymous Mean & cruel statements Can be very sexual Can lead to poor self image of the user seeing this information

55 PHOTO VAULTS WHAT ARE THEY? Hidden apps where pictures, statements and video can be stored and require a private password to be entered prior to viewing.

56 NOW WHAT? LOOK FOR WARNING SIGNS: Appearing sad, moody or anxious Avoiding school Withdrawing from social activities Grades dropping Appearing upset after using any electronic device ACTIONS: Contact school counselors, teachers, coaches and SRO Look into private counseling Limit amount of time your child is online through any device Get them involved in out of school activities ~LOOK THROUGH AND READ THE CONTENT ON YOUR CHILD S PHONE ~ YOU RE PAYING FOR IT~

57 School Resource Officer Brett Wilson Carroll Middle School (817)

58 QUESTIONS? Resources ect-your your-kids/