Download Knowing Yourself

Getting Help
Facilitated by
KEYS Academy and
Options High School with the
ARISE Foundation
Your Presenter…
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A member of the faculty at KEYS Academy or
Options High School
Internationally Certified in Life Skills through
the ARISE Foundation
Frame
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We will analyze and discuss how we can help a
person who has a drug problem.
EQ: In what ways can we IDENTIFY if a
person has a drug problem?
I will complete a handout that will help me
identify if a person has a drug problem
Rules for Training
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Participation is crucial
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No wrong/stupid answers
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Respect one another
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No talking while others talk
No rude comments or noises
Wait until you’re called upon
Why we’re here…
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Because we have to be
To learn some skills that will carry over
into adulthood
To learn more about ourselves
How we’re going to do it…
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Discussion
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Everyone participates
Some, very little lecture
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Activity or activities
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Some Conclusions
Questions?
Ice Breaker
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What is an ice breaker?
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Definition of an ice breaker:
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An activity used to lighten the mood and or get
participants warmed up to the idea of interaction
Ice Breaker!!!!
Topic of the Day –
GETTING HELP
Do you know anyone who has a drug
problem?
 What are some ways we can approach a
person who may need help?
 How do people act when they abuse
drugs?
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Topic of the Day –
GETTING HELP
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Why do people sometimes find it hard to admit
they need help when it comes to drugs?
Is it ok for people to ask for help, for those who
can’t ask for help for themselves? Why or why
not?
Who can we get help from?
Addicted.org
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According to Addicted.org, In the city of El Paso,
there are over 15 different drug and alcohol
rehabilitation centers and different programs
available to help substance abuse issues.
Drug rehabilitation programs provide different types of
cares from center to center
It is important to look at and talk to as many different
substance abuse programs so as to find one that a person
will feel comfortable with and will want to attend.
Please explain the following
reasons why teens abuse drugs…
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Peer pressure
To look and feel
“grown-up”
Modeling parents’
behavior
Curiosity
Self-medication
Please explain the following
reasons why teens abuse drugs…
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Rebellion
To have fun
Boredom
Activity: Maybe someone you
care about has a drug problem
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Activity sheet p. 52 (drug problem) – Volunteer
read instructions
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Someone read the instructions
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Fill out your own sheets
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Individual presentations
Conclusions
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List 5 ways how can we identify a person who
has a drug problem…
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