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M t Y N D D lMeet Your New Drug Dealer…

Your Medicine CabinetPresenter: Chris J Neilson CAP

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How did we get here??? “ ” f dOur “American History” of drug use 

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1960’s1960 s*“The 1960’s brought us tie‐dye, sit‐ins and fears of large‐scale 

d ”drug use.”“Turn on, Tune in and Drop out” – Timothy Leary

• Counter Culture/Social Revolution “Hippies”Counter Culture/Social Revolution  Hippies• LSD• Marijuana• Alcohol• *A 1969  Gallup poll showed that only 4% of adults said they 

had tried Marijuana, however 43% said that they thoughthad tried Marijuana, however 43% said that they thought “many” or “Some” High School Students used it.

*http://www.gallup.com/pollhttp://www.gallup.com/poll

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1970’s1970 sDrugs and drug use begins to become “Glamorous”ugs a d d ug use beg s to beco e G a o ous“Stoned, Ripped and Twisted” – Hunter S. Thompson

• Cocaine (Studio 54)• Marijuana (Cheech and Chong)• Amphetamines• Narcotics (for those that could afford it)• *1973 Gallup poll 12% of adults said they tried Marijuana, that # 

d bl d b 1977doubled by 1977.

*http://www.gallup.com/poll

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1980’s1980 sThe war on drugs escalates, to match the introduction of new street drugs that 

had now begun to move out of the club scene of the 70’s and into the suburbshad now begun to move out of the club scene of the 70 s and into the suburbs.• Crack Cocaine• Marijuana• Heroin (beginning)( g g)The 1980’s saw the advent of anti‐drug education. 1986 President Reagan Signs 

the Anti‐Drug Abuse Act, Nancy Reagan Coins “Just Say NO.”• DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)• Partnership for a drug free America• Partnership for a drug free America

• *1986 Gallup poll asked Americans which drugs were the “Most” serious problem for society today :Alcohol, Marijuana, Heroin, Crack, Other forms of cocaine or other drugs: 

*http://www.gallup.com/poll

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1980’s1980 sThe war on drugs escalates, to match the introduction of new street drugs that had 

now begun to move out of the club scene of the 70’s and into the suburbsnow begun to move out of the club scene of the 70 s and into the suburbs.• Crack Cocaine• Marijuana• Heroin (beginning)The 1980’s saw the advent of anti‐drug education. 1986 President Reagan Signs the 

Anti‐Drug Abuse Act, Nancy Reagan Coins “Just Say NO.”• DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)• Partnership for a drug free Americap g

• *1986 Gallup poll asked Americans which drugs were the “Most” serious problem for society today :Alcohol Marijuana Heroin Crack Other forms of cocaine orfor society today :Alcohol, Marijuana, Heroin, Crack, Other forms of cocaine or other drugs:  Crack Cocaine: 42% 

*http://www gallup com/pollhttp://www.gallup.com/poll

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1990’s1990 sIt had begun to look like people were actually using drugs less as the last 

decade of the millennium arrived. 

• * 1999 Gallup poll 34% of American adults had tried marijuana, nearly unchanged from the 1981 data.

• The percentage of teens using marijuana dropped from 38% in 1981 to 20% in 1999.

However…..

• “Club Drugs” (Ecstacy, GHB)

• Methamphetamine (Crystal meth) PDFA study: use among high school students more than doubled between 1990 and 1996students more than doubled between 1990 and 1996.

• Heroin (introduction of “Cheva” which can be smoked and snorted.)

*http //www gallup com/poll*http://www.gallup.com/poll

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NOWNOW“Teens are turning away from street drugs and using prescription drugs to get high. New 

users of prescription drugs have caught up with new users of Marijuana ” Office ofusers of prescription drugs have caught up with new users of Marijuana.     Office of National Drug Control Policy “Teens and Prescription Drugs An analysis of recent trends on the emerging drug threat’

l h b h d• Among young people ages 12‐17 _________________have become the second most abused illegal drug behind marijuana.

• ________________such as Oxycontin and Vicodin are the most commonly abused by teens

• Teens are abusing prescription drugs because the believe the myth that these drugs are• Teens are abusing prescription drugs because the believe the myth that these drugs are ____________.

• The Majority of teens get prescription drugs easily and for free, often from ____________________. 

• Who is more likely to become dependent on prescription medications:• Who is more likely to become dependent on prescription medications:Adolescents Young Adults

• Who is more likely to intentionally abuse a prescription drug to get highMales Females

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Among young people ages 12‐17 Prescription Drugs have become the second most abused illegal drug behind marijuana.

• For the first time there are just as many new abusers (12 and older) of prescription drugs as there are for marijuana (SAMHSA, 2006)

• Among 12‐17‐year‐olds, the gap between new marijuana users and new prescription drug users is shrinking. Between 2003 and 2005 the gap closed by 5.9 percent.

In 2005, the estimated number of 12‐ 17 year olds who started using prescription drugs in the 12 months prior to the survey was 850,000 compared with 1,139,000 marijuana initiates. In 2003 the estimates were  913,000 for prescription drugs compared to 1,219,000 marijuana initiates. (NSDUH, 2004 and 2006)

• 3%, or 840,000 teens ages 12‐17 reported current abuse of prescription drugs in 2005  making it the second most abused drug category next to Marijuana (7%) (NSDUH, 2006)

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Teens are abusing prescription drugs because the believe the myth that these drugs are Safe.y g

“More than one‐third of teens say they feel someMore than one third of teens say they feel some pressure to abuse prescription drugs, and nine percent say using prescription drugs is an p y g p p gimportant part of fitting in with their friends.” (Seventeen Magazine, March Issue. 2007)

“When Teens abuse prescription drugs, they often characterize their use of the drugs as g“responsible,” “controlled” or “Safe”.” (Friedman, 2006)

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Top Five Drugs Used By 12th Graders in the Past YYear (Monitoring the Future Study, University of Michigan, 2006)

Drugs

6.60%

Drugs

6.90%

6.60%

Marijuana

Vicodin

31.50%8.10%Amphetamines

Cough Medicine

Sedatives & Tranquilizers

9.70%

Sedatives & Tranquilizers

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The Majority of teens get prescription drugs easily and for free, often from Friends or Relatives. 

• Nearly Half (47%) of teens who useNearly Half (47%) of teens who use prescription drugs say that they get them from a relative or friend for free, 10% say they buy them, and another 10% say that they took the drug without asking. (NSDUH, 2006)

• More than three in five (62% or 14.6 million) say that prescription pain relievers are easy to 

f di i bi (PATSget from parents medicine cabinets. (PATS, 2006)

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Pain Relievers such as Oxycontin and Vicodin are the most commonly abused by teenscommonly abused by teens

• On average almost four percent (3 5%) of 8thOn average almost four percent (3.5%) of 8to 12th graders reported using OxyContin, and 6% reported using Vicodin in the past year6% reported using Vicodin in the past year. (Monitoring The Future study, 2006)

• In 2006 past year abuse of OxyContin among• In 2006, past year abuse of OxyContin among 8th graders exactly doubled‐ increasing 100 percent over the last four years (from 1 3% inpercent over the last four years (from 1.3% in 2002 to 2.6% in 2006. (MTF, 2006)

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Opioids/Pain RelieversOxyContin: Oxycodone HydroclorideControlled Release.  10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg, 160mg.

Roxicet: Oxycodone+ Acetaminophen

Vi diRoxicodone: Oxycodone (not controlled release)

Hydrocodone: Narcotic (can be mixed h b f )

Vicodin

with ibuprofen)

Vicodin: Hydrocodone + Acetaminophen (Lortab, Loracet)

Dilaudid

Demerol

OxyContin

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Depressants/CNS Depressants/Depressants/ BenzodiazepinesNembutal: CNS Depressant has been used to treat insomnia. Primarily for 

d dseizure disorders. 

Valium (diazepam) is a benzodiazepine derivative. Used to treat anxiety

Nembutal

Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine usually used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. 

DXM (Dextromathorphan) an antitussive, will produce affects similar to Ketamine and PCP. (Robo‐tripping)

Xanax

Valium

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StimulantsRitalin: CNS stimulant

Also comes in an SR (more popular on the street) sustained release.

Adderall: combination of stimulants, dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine, Used to primarily treat ADHD Ritalin

DXM (Dextromathorphan) Ani‐tussive

Similar affects to ketamine and PCP.

Adderall

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What Can You Do?Tips for preventing Teen Rx Abuse

• Safeguard all drugs at home. Monitor and control access: How many?? k f f llKeep track of refills.

• Set Clear rules for Teens about all drug use:sharing medication is a NO NO, follow medical providers advice and ddosage.

• Be a good role model: follow the same rules with your own medications.• Properly conceal and dispose of old medication: Throw in the trash with 

undesirable substancesundesirable substances ( coffee grinds, kitty litter), DO NOT flush medications unless the directions on the bottle unless indicated 

• Ask friends and family to safeguard prescription drugs• Ask friends and family to safeguard prescription drugs

*www. theantidrug.com

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Tips For Parents‐What to do and WhenTips For Parents What to do and When

• Get educated: learn as much as you can: www.freevibe.com, y ,www.health.org (National Clearing House for Alcohol and Drug Information)

H th T lk L t th k k• Have the Talk‐Let them know you know

• Be specific about your concerns.

• Don’t make excusesDon t make excuses

• Try to remain calm and connect with him/her.

• Be prepared to practice what you’ll say.p p p y y

• ACT NOW

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Suggestions of what to say to your son or d hdaughter

• You LOVE him or her, and you are concerned., y

• You KNOW that drugs may seem popular, there are serious consequences.

• It makes you FEEL worried and concerned about him/her when he/she does drugs.

• You are there to LISTEN to him/herYou are there to LISTEN to him/her.

• You WANT him/her to be a part of the solution.

• You tell him/her what you WILL do to help him/her./ y p /

• Know that you will have this discussion many, many times. Talking to your kid about drugs and alcohol is not a one‐time 

tevent.

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• Recources/Refferences

• Friedman, R. “The Changing Face of Teenage Drug Abuse: The Trend Toward Prescription Drugs,”• The New England Journal of Medicine. 2006• Article topics range from teen nonmedical use of prescription drugs and illicit drugs, to how teens acquire• the pills, to actually using the medication for its intended use without a prescription. The article addresses• the perception among teens that prescription drugs are “safer” to use than street drugs. The article is• based on The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University and Monitoring• The Future 2006 studies Dr Friedman is a psychiatrist and the director of the Psychopharmacology• The Future 2006 studies. Dr. Friedman is a psychiatrist and the director of the Psychopharmacology• Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College, Ithaca, NY.• URL: http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/extract/354/14/1448••• Misuse of Prescription Drugs, National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), Substance Abusep g y g ( )• and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). 2006• This report presents findings from the 2002, 2003, and 2004 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health on• the nonmedical use of prescription‐type psychotherapeutic drugs. NSDUH, an annual survey of the civilian,• noninstitutionalized population of the United States aged 12 or older, covers four broad classes of prescription• psychotherapeutic drugs: pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants and sedatives. Attention is also

i ifi d i hi h l l h h i ( i l ) d O C i• given to two specific drugs within these general classes: methamphetamine (a stimulant) and OxyContin• (a pain reliever). NSDUH is supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration• of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.• URL: http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/prescription/toc.htm•• Monitoring the Future (MTF) National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) 2006Monitoring the Future (MTF), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). 2006• Monitoring the Future is an annual survey begun in 1976 that collects information about behaviors,• attitudes, and values of American middle school, secondary school students, college students and young• adults. E ach year, a total of approximately 50,000 8th, 10th and 12th grade students are surveyed.• URL: http://www.monitoringthefuture.org/pressreleases/06drugpr.pdf• http://www.monitoringthefuture.org/data/06data.html#2006data‐drugs•

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• Seventeen Magazine, March Issue. 2007• Seventeen Magazine was established in 1944 and designed for young women in their teens and early• twenties as a guide to their lifestyle and entertainment interests. It is a monthly publication with a 

circulation• of more than two million.• Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions by Primary Substance of Abuse According to Sex, Age• Group, Race, and Ethnicity, 2004 Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS). 2006p, , y, p ( )• This report presents results from the Treatment E pisode Data Set for 2004 and trend data for 1994 to• 2004. The report provides information on the demographic and substance abuse characteristics of the 1.9• million annual admissions to treatment for abuse of alcohol and drugs in facilities that report to individual• State administrative data systems.• URL: http://wwwdasis samhsa gov/webt/quicklink/US04 htm• URL: http://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/quicklink/US04.htm•• The 2005 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services• Administration (SAMHSA). 2006• NSDUH, formerly the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, is an annual survey that provides 

finformation• about alcohol, tobacco, illicit drug, and non‐medical prescription drug use among youth and adults• age 12 and older. NSDUH is supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration• of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.• URL: http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/NSDUH/2k5NSDUH/2k5results.htmp // g / / /• http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/NSDUH/2k4NSDUH/2k4results/2k4results.htm• http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nhsda/2k3nsduh/2k3Results.htm