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probability of alcoholism is reduced to 10% (1997.)
As this study strongly suggests, rapid progression of chemical
addiction in teens appears to be highly correlated with a family
history of alcoholism. Other factors which contribute to rapid
progression from experimentation to drug addiction in adolescents
are as follows:
· Adolescents tend to use a combination of drugs.
Poly substance abuse tends to fuel rapid progression of chemical
dependency because the intoxication from many different drugs
in the adolescents brain and body increases tolerance at an accelerated
rate. As a result, the adolescent must use increasing amounts
of these drugs in order to get the same desired effect.
· Use of Stimulant Drugs: Stimulant drugs appear
to be another cause of rapid progression of chemical dependency
in adolescents. This is due to the fact that these drugs tend
to cause dopamine to be released in very large amounts. As a
result of this "rush" in dopamine, tolerance develops
quickly and, as a result, the adolescent.must use more of the
drug in order to get the same effect.
· School Environment: Easy access to drugs at school
significantly contributes to the progression of drug use. Many
schools have become a "drug supermarket" where adolescents
can buy and sell drugs as well as join in the camaraderie of
sharing their fun drug experiences and planning new times to
get "high."
· For drug-using adolescents, intoxication is their
social event. Although the social events of adults, such
as weddings, New Year's Eve, and Super Bowl Sunday, may promote
the use of chemicals, the chemical use is only part of the social
situation. However, for drug-using adolescents, drug use
is the social event. In other words, the main reason
for socializing is to become intoxicated.
Because of the increased probability of becoming addicted
when drugs are used during adolescence, we, as professionals,
need to be aware of the high risk in which teens place themselves
when they choose to put chemicals into their bodies and brain.
Grant, Bridget & Dawson, Deborah, "Age
at Oset of Alcohol Use and Its Association With DSM-IV Alcohol
Abuse and Dependence: Results from the National Longitudinal
Alcohol Epidemiologic Survey, Journal of Substance Abuse, 1997.
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 13th Annual Training
Effective Outpatient Treatment
for Adolescents
Experiencing Substance
Abuse and Addiction
February 18-19
, 2000
An Advanced Training
for Professionals
This training will cover nine fundamental
principles and practices of an effective outpatient adolescent
program. Examined closely will be the process and techniques
of a three phase model of Intervention, Stabilization, and Consolidation
for working with adolescents and their families.
Cost: $350.00*
*Includes a manual with all the
materials needed to implement an outpatient program for adolescents.
Also included is the
book "Effective Outpatient Treatment for Adolescents"
by David Gust and Ted
Smith
CAADAC Credits: 12 advanced contact hours available. New Directions
is a CADCEP approved provider.
Provider #5-93-062-0699.
Space is limited. The first 30 people to pay in full will be
guaranteed a reservation.
Registrations accepted
no later than February 1, 1999.
No refunds after February
10th. You will be notified if the training
is canceled and will
receive a full refund.
Please call (916)966-4523
for more information
Training facilitated by:
David Gust, CADC, NCAC II
Jon Daily, MSW, CADC
February 18-19, 2000
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Sheraton Hotel (916)638-1100
11211 Point East Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 (Sacramento Area)
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