Addictions.A human story.The Abbey Foundation © 2009

Addiction affects everyoneYou?Your Boss?Your Teacher?Family Member?Your Friend?Your Neighbor?Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.EminemBen AffleckNick NolteMichael JacksonRush LimbaughJohnny CashJoaquin PhoenixElton JohnKurt CobainWhitney HoustonSamuel L. JacksonMickey RourkePatrick SwayzeTed KennedyDick CheneyMel GibsonCharlie SheenKate MossJohnny DeppPhilip Seymour HoffmanBritney SpearsBilly Bob ThorntonDrew BarrymoreKiefer SutherlandColin FarrellTruman CapoteLiza MinnelliLindsay LohanWinona RyderDemi MooreO.J. SimpsonMike TysonOliver StoneJean-Claude Van Damme

The Abbey FoundationSet up in 2009 to combat the widespread epidemic of addiction.Three pillarsResearchPreventionFinancial Aidwww.TheAbbeyFoundation.net

Why are we here?We want to make 3 points.Addiction is a widespread problem.You can identify an addicted person.You can HELP an addicted person.

Why are we here?We want to make 3 points.Addiction is a widespread problem.You can identify an addicted person.You can HELP an addicted person.

Addiction affects ALLMaleANDFemaleYoungANDOldAmericanANDForeignMarriedANDSingleAlcohol. An equal opportunity destroyer.

Addiction affects ALLMaleANDFemaleYoungANDOldAmericanANDForeignMarriedANDSingle

Addiction affects ALLMaleANDFemaleYoungANDOldAmericanANDForeignMarriedANDSingle

Addiction affects ALLMaleANDFemaleYoungANDOldAmericanANDForeignMarriedANDSingle

Addiction affects ALLMaleANDFemaleYoungANDOldAmericanANDForeignMarriedANDSingle

How many people use drugs?Binge drinking - over 57 million peopleHeavy drinking - 17 million peopleDrug use - almost 20 million people9.9 million reported drunk driving...

It is an epidemic.The facts are shocking.Use of prescription pain relievers is on the rise (4.1% - 4.6%)The rate of alcohol use among youths aged 12-17 was 15.9%.Half of youths said obtaining Marijuana would be FAIRLY or VERY EASY.

High usage =High addiction rates22.3 million people classified with substance abuse or substance dependence.No change in this number since 2002.Every 1 in 11Americans

Not many addicts receive treatmentOut of 23.2 million that required treatment...…2.4 million received it.…over 20 million people did not receive it.

Corporate InvolvementThank you for Smoking (movie)$3.5 billion - money spent on alcohol TV advertising between 2001 and 2004$20,000 - 30-day treatment for 1 person

Corporate InvolvementExample from the Tobacco IndustryMovie: “Thank you for Smoking” (Fox, 2006)

Social Problem - quizWhat percentage of violent crimes are committed by people who are intoxicated with either alcohol or drugs?How much money would an average individual need to support his or her drug addiction?What percentage of muggings and property crimes are drug related?How much could be saved in social costs over the next 15 years if all addicts received proper treatment?What percentage of all hospital admissions are related to alcoholism?70%

Social Problem - quizWhat percentage of violent crimes are committed by people who are intoxicated with either alcohol or drugs?How much money would an average individual need to support his or her drug addiction?What percentage of muggings and property crimes are drug related?How much could be saved in social costs over the next 15 years if all addicts received proper treatment?What percentage of all hospital admissions are related to alcoholism?70%$200

Social Problem - quizWhat percentage of violent crimes are committed by people who are intoxicated with either alcohol or drugs?How much money would an average individual need to support his or her drug addiction?What percentage of muggings and property crimes are drug related?How much could be saved in social costs over the next 15 years if all addicts received proper treatment?What percentage of all hospital admissions are related to alcoholism?70%$20090%

Social Problem - quizWhat percentage of violent crimes are committed by people who are intoxicated with either alcohol or drugs?How much money would an average individual need to support his or her drug addiction?What percentage of muggings and property crimes are drug related?How much could be saved in social costs over the next 15 years if all addicts received proper treatment?What percentage of all hospital admissions are related to alcoholism?70%$20090%$150b

Social Problem - quizWhat percentage of violent crimes are committed by people who are intoxicated with either alcohol or drugs?How much money would an average individual need to support his or her drug addiction?What percentage of muggings and property crimes are drug related?How much could be saved in social costs over the next 15 years if all addicts received proper treatment?What percentage of all hospital admissions are related to alcoholism?70%$20090%$150b25%

Why are we here?We want to make 3 points.Addiction is a widespread problem.You can identify an addicted person.You can HELP an addicted person.

Risk FactorsGeneticBiologicalEnvironmentalPsychologicalCulturalAre these relevant...?Does anyone in your family have an addiction problem?Are you Asian?Do you have a college degree?Are you a woman?What was your childhood like?Are you unemployed?

Does anyone in your family have an addiction problem?

Are you Asian?

Do you have a college degree?

Are you a woman?

What was your childhood like?

Are you unemployed?

Risk FactorsGeneticBiologicalEnvironmentalPsychologicalCulturalAre these relevant...?Does anyone in your family have an addiction problem?Are you Asian?Do you have a college degree?Are you a woman?What was your childhood like?Are you unemployed?Recently, the NIH reported that lower educational levels and unemployment do not cause higher rates of alcoholism.

Does anyone in your family have an addiction problem?

Are you Asian?

Do you have a college degree?

Are you a woman?

What was your childhood like?

Are you unemployed?

What can you get addicted to?AlcoholPrescription DrugsNarcoticsBehavioral Addictions (e.g. eating disorders)Internet? Oil?

How do you recognize an alcoholic?A number of behaviors / actionsSelf-Assessments are usually most usefulTake our Self-Assessment now!Talk to us afterwards - we’ll be happy to advise or answer questions.?

Drinking heavilyv. AlcoholismWhat is worse?Drinking big quantities once in a while ORDrinking small quantities regularlyCollege drinkingAlcohol is a drug

Why are we here?We want to make 3 points.Addiction is a widespread problem.You can identify an addicted person.You can HELP an addicted person.

Slippery slopeFirst drink at early age... College drinking... Abuse... Dependency...Alcohol - Marijuana - Heavy drugsPeople often think it’s voluntary. Nope.

Types of DrugsHeroinCocaineL S D

Alcohol is a depressantRelieves stress, anxiety and fearVery addictiveLong-term effects are disastrousIt does not help you fall asleep!

Most commonly abused Rx drugsCheapLegalEasy to obtainPrescribedVicodinLibriumAdderallConcertaValiumOxycontinRitalinPercocetXanax

Effects of addictionBRAIN

Effects of addictionBODY / FACE

Co-occurring diseasesResearch - substance abuse goes along with other diseases / personality disordersAnxiety, DepressionPersonality Disorders (9)Mental diseases

How do we treat it?In-patient vs. Out-patientDetoxResidential treatmentAddiction is just a symptom

How can you help?ReportSupportInformEncourageDonate

Help to set limits!Alternate non-alcoholic with alcoholic beveragesDetermine in advance not to exceed a set number of drinksChoose not to drink alcoholEat either before or while they drankHave a friend let them know when they've had enoughPace drinks to one or less per hourAvoid drinking gamesDrink an alcohol look-alike

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