Decoding the Mysteries of the Teen Domain

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1 Decoding the Mysteries of the Teen Domain 1

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7 Marijuana The main active ingredient in cannabis is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) 7

8 Ways to Use Marijuana Smoked - Cigarette/Joint/Spliff - Pipe/water pipe/hookah - Hallowed out cigar/blunt Oral - Baked goods/food products - Beverages - Capsules, synthetics/pharmaceuticals Vaporized - Heated plant material - Heated oil or wax/dab Other - Topical - Pessaries 8

9 Marijuana: Dabbing Highly concentrated Smoked or Inhaled Provides intense high 9

10 Marijuana: Dabbing Dab Shatter Wax Crumble Honeycomb Budder/Butter Pull-and-Snap 10

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12 Signs of Marijuana Intoxication Physical Glass red eyes Sweet burnt scent Weight gain or weight loss Increased heart rate Lack of coordination Increased cravings for snacks Sleepiness/lethargy Behavioral Loud talking and inappropriate laughter Loss of interest Loss of motivation Confusion Lack of focus Dropping studies or usual activities/hobbies Misjudging time or speed Secretiveness 12

13 Prescription Drugs Valium (diazepam) Xanax (alprozalam) Halcion (triazolam) Prosom (estazolan) Ambien (zolpidem) Lunesta (eszopiclone) 13

14 Prescription Drugs Valium (diazepam) Xanax (alprozalam) Halcion (triazolam) Prosom (estazolan) Ambien (zolpidem) Lunesta (eszopiclone) Adderall (amphetamine) Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) 14

15 Opioids Codeine Hydrocodone (Vicodin) Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet) Morphine (Kadian, Avinza) Fentanyl Methadone 15

16 Opioids Oxy Hillbilly Heroin Kickers Vike Rid Percs Captain Cody Pancakes & Syrup China White Miss Emma Smack Horse Skunk 16

17 Opioid Crisis According to the U.S. Surgeon General the U.S. makes up 5% of the world s population yet we consume 80% of the world s supply of oxycodone and 99% of its hydrocodone. 17

18 Roughly 21% to 29% of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them. About 80% of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids. In ,000 Americans died of an overdose. 75% of those deaths were due to opioids. 18 National Institute of Health

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21 Signs of Opiate Use Physical Needle marks Sleeping at unusual times Sweating Vomiting Coughing and sniffling Twitching and itching Loss of appetite Contracted pupils No response of pupils to light Behavioral Drowsiness and nodding off Sedation Euphoria Lack of hygiene Changes in energy or exercise Reappearance of old habits Loss of relationships Theft or overspending 21

22 Robo-tripping Robotard Poor Man s PCP/X Dex/Dexing/Drex Tussin Orange Crush Syrup Head Red Devils/ Red Hots Skittleing Triple C s Vitamin D 22

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24 Electronic Cigarettes & Vaping 24

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27 Signs of Eating Disorders Isolating from friends, family, or events Dieting an/or skipping meals Anxiety or depression More prominent or obsessive exercising Becoming secretive/irritable about foods and meals When college student comes home for first break, notice a change in weight Abrasion on knuckles a result of self-induced vomiting Use of laxatives, diet pills/diuretics, self induced vomiting, enemas Trips to the bathroom during or immediately following meals 27

28 Signs of Eating Disorders Increased criticism of their body or the body of others Increased talk about food, weight, calories, fat, etc. Complaining about being cold especially fingers and toes Increased consumption of diet soda or water Discomfort in fitted clothes, wears loose clothing Increased need for perfectionism Rules and rituals around food Avoiding eating favorite foods Wears unseasonably warm clothing to: Conceal weight loss or gain Help lose weight Help keep them warm 28

29 Self-Harm Cutting TRENDS As many as 1 in 10 teenagers deliberately self-harm and the number of cases is on the rise, doubling in the last 3 years. Of the teenagers who selfharm, 75% of them are females and 25% are males. Monitoring the Future 29

30 Signs of Self Harm Unexplained frequent cuts or burns Wearing long sleeves or pants in warm weather Avoiding swimming pools or the beach Wearing thick bracelets to cover wrists Having sharp objects on purse, book bag, or bedroom Difficulty expressing feelings Withdrawal from close relationships Sensitive or irritable if you ask them about something you see on their skin/why they are wearing long sleeves/etc. Scars 30

31 MOST KIDS DON T engage in dangerous behavior that can lead to serious harm 2016 Minnesota Student Survey 31

32 We can t do anything about a concern unless we KNOW IT EXISTS 32

33 the SAFETY of our kids trumps their PRIVACY 33

34 Years after the tragedy, I picked up a parenting magazine in a waiting room featuring an ethical parenting quiz. I got all ten questions right except for Would you read your child s private journal? The correct answer, according to the parenting magazine was no. I know it would have been my answer too, when Dylan was alive, but it would not be my answer now. When we search our children s rooms or read their journals, we risk that they will feel betrayed. However, they may be hiding problems they cannot manage themselves. Sue Klebold, A Mother s Reckoning 34

35 DON T APOLOGIZE stay calm USE I-STATEMENTS BREATHE choose a next step follow through be a PARENT not a friend35

36 Initiate good conversations CREATE AN OPEN ENVIRONMENT Be honest SHARE YOUR OWN VALUES LISTEN to your child 36

37 What can you do? 1. Investigate 2. Model healthy behavior 3. Talk about boundaries and set clear expectations 4. Educate yourself on issues 5. Invest in the relationship 6. Eliminate or reduce access 7. Continue to investigate 37

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39 Set a curfew & stay awake Disallow overnight phone use Make it easy to leave a party Talk directly to other parents Get to know and understand all things social media Don t accept it was fine Outline reasonable consequences and follow through Make constant communication the norm Listen to your instincts 39

40 7 Things to Help Our Kids Thrive Eat Dinner as a family. According to a Harvard non-profit, kids who eat dinner with their family about 5 days a week exhibit lower levels of substance abuse, teen pregnancy, obesity, and depression. Enforce no-screen time. Developing brains can be permanently altered when they spend too much time using tablets and smartphones. This includes parts of the brain responsible for focus and attention, vocabulary, social skills, and impulse control. 40

41 7 Things to Help Our Kids Thrive Make them work. According to a Harvard study, individuals that achieved the greatest professional success also did chores as a child and had hosehold responsibilities. Delay gratification. Children who are able to resist temptation grow up to be people with better social skills, higher test scores, and lower incidence of substance abuse. Train them to have tasks to do each day that need to be completed, even if they don t feel like doing them. 41

42 7 Things to Help Our Kids Thrive Read to them. From NY School of Medicine, research suggests babies whose parents began reading to them in infancy have better language, literacy and early reading skills Encourage them to travel. This can lead to increased tolerance of other cultures, increased willingness to learn, increased independence and self-confidence, better adaptability and sensitivity, and better self-expression. Let them fail. This helps your child learn to cope, and provides them with real life experience they need to relate to peers in a genuine way. Being challenge leads to the need for hard work and sustained efforts and demonstrates that these traits are valuable even without the blue ribbon, the trophy, or the highest score. This allows children to build resilience and they will be more willing to attempt difficult tasks because they are not afraid of failure. 42

43 MOST TEENS FEEL GOOD about their future 2016 Minnesota Student Survey 43

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