17. “Youth living on the street or in correctional institutions are at high risk for HIV, hepatitis B and C and other blood borne diseases because they combine high levels of risky drug use with high levels of risky sexual behaviour.”
19. Stigma is one of the meanest and most difficult aspects of addiction. It makes it harder for individuals and families to deal with their problems and get the help they need
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Notas del editor
Nobody plans to be an addict
The onset of drug use before age 20 years predicts more sustained use over time- Stuart
Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused substance by youth- Stuart
The teenage years are a period of growth and exploration
Every parents worst nightmare: drug addiction
“No one is immune from addiction. It affects people of all ages, races, classes and professions.” Patrick J. Kennedy
One hit is one to many
Drug use open to all eyes
The addiction path usually begins with substances like tobacco, alcohol, marijuana or with household products that can be inhaled
A vicious cycle that never ends
Addiction cost is with human lives
Adolescents must be heard and respected
75% of missing children who were reported to the police were runaways.
Broken windows, broken family’s, broken homes
Homeless youth have it the hardest
Youth living on the street or in correctional institutions are at high risk for HIV, hepatitis B and C and other blood borne diseases because they combine high levels of risky drug use with high levels of risky sexual behaviour.
Three options; death, jail, or recovery
Stigma is one of the meanest and most difficult aspects of addiction. It makes it harder for individuals and families to deal with their problems and get the help they need
Society imposes stigma and its damage Stigma decreases the chance of recovery
Addiction: is not a character flaw or weakness, it is a disease
Stigma includes negativity, prejudice and discrimination
Challenge media that discriminate against addicts
Stigma; invisible marks separating our community
Helping those who need it most
Fill up the classrooms with hope
“It’s hard understand addiction unless you’re experienced it” Ken Hensley
Educate yourself and the world around you
Helping students so they can grow
Let’s clean up the streets together
We should not hide the disease
Harm reduction plays an important role
Communication, education, and support are essential
Psychiatric nurses can make a difference
Light can shine through the darkness
Our city can be a better place Changing the stigma will benefit everyone
Nurses shine light to reduce stigma
Together we can stop the cycle HANDS
The road to change is long but worth it in the end
