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UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE DEPARTMENT OF STUDIES IN SOCIAL WORK
SEMINAR ON The Role of Social worker in the Management of Substance Abuse
What Is Addiction?
Addiction is a condition that results when a person ingests a substance (alcohol, cocaine, nicotine) or engages in an activity (gambling) that can be pleasurable but the continued use of which becomes compulsive and interferes with ordinary life responsibilities, such as work or relationships, even health. Users may not be aware that their behavior is out of control and causing problems for themselves and others.
Substance Abuse
A maladaptive pattern of use leading to impairment, in at least one of the following, occurring within a 12-month period:
• recurrent substance use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home • recurrent substance use in situations in which it is physically hazardous • recurrent substance-related legal problems • continued substance use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of the substance
Substance Dependence
A maladaptive pattern of use, leading to impairment as manifested by three (or more) of the following, occurring at any time in the same 12-month period:
• tolerance • withdrawal • the substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended • there is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use • a great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance, use the substance, or recover from its effects • important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of substance use • the substance use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the substance
Know the Facts About Alcohol!
• Alcohol is a contributing factor in at least half of all murders, suicides, and car accidents. • Heavy drinking along with drunk driving increases your chances of serious injury or death. • Heavy drinking along with sex increases your chances of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and HIV or AIDS. • Heavy drinking is also linked with physical fighting, destroyed property, school and job problems, and trouble with law enforcement authorities.
It won’t affect me…
• Drinking alcohol leads to:
– Loss of coordination – Poor judgment – Slowed reflexes – Distorted vision – Memory lapses – Blackouts – Lowered inhibitions – Impaired judgment
Effects of Alcohol Use…
How do you think these people turned out?
Substance Abuse Causes
• Family history factors that influence a child's early development have been shown to be related to an increased risk of drug abuse, such as • chaotic home environment, • ineffective parenting, • lack of nurturing and parental attachment.
Substance Abuse Causes
• Factors related to a child's socialization outside the family may also increase risk of drug abuse, including • inappropriately aggressive or shy behavior in the classroom, • poor social coping skills, poor school performance, association with a deviant peer group or isolating self from peers altogether, perception of approval of druguse behavior
Signs of Alcohol Abuse
• Problems remembering things you recently said or did • Getting drunk on a regular basis • Lying about how much alcohol you are drinking • Thinking that alcohol is necessary to have fun • Having frequent hangovers • Feeling run-down, depressed, or even suicidal • Having "blackouts"--forgetting what you did while drinking • Having problems at school or getting in trouble with the law
Signs of Alcohol Abuse
• Declining grades Aggressiveness and irritability Significant change in mood or behavior Forgetfulness Disappearing money or valuables Feeling rundown, hopeless, depressed, or even suicidal Sounding selfish and not caring about others Physical problems with unclear cause (for example, red eyes and slurred speech) Getting drunk or high on drugs on a regular basis Lying, particularly about how much alcohol or other drugs he or she is using Avoiding friends or family in order to get drunk or high Planning drinking in advance, hiding alcohol, and drinking or using other drugs alone
What are the Stats?
• In 1998, 35.8% of traffic deaths of 15to 20-year-olds were alcohol-related. • "Binge" drinking means having 5 or more drinks on one occasion. About 15% of teens are binge drinkers in any given month. • Approximately 100,000 deaths result each year from the misuse of alcohol.
Know the Facts!
• One drink can make you fail a breath test. • In some states, people under the age of 21 who are found to have any amount of alcohol in their systems can lose their driver's license, be subject to a heavy fine or have their car permanently taken away! • It is illegal to buy or possess alcohol if you are under 21.
Physical Effects of Drug Use
1990 1995
Same user of Methamphetamines 5 years later
Social Worker
Role of Social Worker
• ASSESSMENT * Individual * Family * Community
• PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION • TRANSPARENCY IN ADMINISTRATION
Role of Social Worker
• • • • • • • • • Establishment of NGO’s Public Awareness campaign Media Publicity Community based Treatment Community Participation Substance awareness De-addiction camps Early Case Findings Counseling
Role of Social Worker
• Individual Assessment and Service Planning • Working with Patient * Develop their strengths & Potential * Learn Living Skills * Access environmental support • Case Management • Follow up Assistance
Role of Social Worker
Role of Social Worker
• Thank YOU
SEMINAR ON The Role of Social worker in the Management of Substance Abuse
What Is Addiction?
Addiction is a condition that results when a person ingests a substance (alcohol, cocaine, nicotine) or engages in an activity (gambling) that can be pleasurable but the continued use of which becomes compulsive and interferes with ordinary life responsibilities, such as work or relationships, even health. Users may not be aware that their behavior is out of control and causing problems for themselves and others.
Substance Abuse
A maladaptive pattern of use leading to impairment, in at least one of the following, occurring within a 12-month period:
• recurrent substance use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home • recurrent substance use in situations in which it is physically hazardous • recurrent substance-related legal problems • continued substance use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of the substance
Substance Dependence
A maladaptive pattern of use, leading to impairment as manifested by three (or more) of the following, occurring at any time in the same 12-month period:
• tolerance • withdrawal • the substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended • there is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use • a great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance, use the substance, or recover from its effects • important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of substance use • the substance use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the substance
Know the Facts About Alcohol!
• Alcohol is a contributing factor in at least half of all murders, suicides, and car accidents. • Heavy drinking along with drunk driving increases your chances of serious injury or death. • Heavy drinking along with sex increases your chances of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and HIV or AIDS. • Heavy drinking is also linked with physical fighting, destroyed property, school and job problems, and trouble with law enforcement authorities.
It won’t affect me…
• Drinking alcohol leads to:
– Loss of coordination – Poor judgment – Slowed reflexes – Distorted vision – Memory lapses – Blackouts – Lowered inhibitions – Impaired judgment
Effects of Alcohol Use…
How do you think these people turned out?
Substance Abuse Causes
• Family history factors that influence a child's early development have been shown to be related to an increased risk of drug abuse, such as • chaotic home environment, • ineffective parenting, • lack of nurturing and parental attachment.
Substance Abuse Causes
• Factors related to a child's socialization outside the family may also increase risk of drug abuse, including • inappropriately aggressive or shy behavior in the classroom, • poor social coping skills, poor school performance, association with a deviant peer group or isolating self from peers altogether, perception of approval of druguse behavior
Signs of Alcohol Abuse
• Problems remembering things you recently said or did • Getting drunk on a regular basis • Lying about how much alcohol you are drinking • Thinking that alcohol is necessary to have fun • Having frequent hangovers • Feeling run-down, depressed, or even suicidal • Having "blackouts"--forgetting what you did while drinking • Having problems at school or getting in trouble with the law
Signs of Alcohol Abuse
• Declining grades Aggressiveness and irritability Significant change in mood or behavior Forgetfulness Disappearing money or valuables Feeling rundown, hopeless, depressed, or even suicidal Sounding selfish and not caring about others Physical problems with unclear cause (for example, red eyes and slurred speech) Getting drunk or high on drugs on a regular basis Lying, particularly about how much alcohol or other drugs he or she is using Avoiding friends or family in order to get drunk or high Planning drinking in advance, hiding alcohol, and drinking or using other drugs alone
What are the Stats?
• In 1998, 35.8% of traffic deaths of 15to 20-year-olds were alcohol-related. • "Binge" drinking means having 5 or more drinks on one occasion. About 15% of teens are binge drinkers in any given month. • Approximately 100,000 deaths result each year from the misuse of alcohol.
Know the Facts!
• One drink can make you fail a breath test. • In some states, people under the age of 21 who are found to have any amount of alcohol in their systems can lose their driver's license, be subject to a heavy fine or have their car permanently taken away! • It is illegal to buy or possess alcohol if you are under 21.
Physical Effects of Drug Use
1990 1995
Same user of Methamphetamines 5 years later
Social Worker
Role of Social Worker
• ASSESSMENT * Individual * Family * Community
• PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION • TRANSPARENCY IN ADMINISTRATION
Role of Social Worker
• • • • • • • • • Establishment of NGO’s Public Awareness campaign Media Publicity Community based Treatment Community Participation Substance awareness De-addiction camps Early Case Findings Counseling
Role of Social Worker
• Individual Assessment and Service Planning • Working with Patient * Develop their strengths & Potential * Learn Living Skills * Access environmental support • Case Management • Follow up Assistance
Role of Social Worker
Role of Social Worker
• Thank YOU
