Parent Connection
Prevention Edition Fall 2017
9 Facts About Addiction
People Usually Get Wrong
Ellington Youth Services
31 Arbor Way
860-870-3130
Youth.ellington-ct.gov
Decidetobekind.com
Director
Diane Lasher-Penti
Prevention Coordinator
Deborah Stauffer
dstauffer@ellington-ct.gov
Youth Program Coordinator/Rise Above Advisor
Tressa Giordano
#1 FACT:
Substance use changes the brain, which can make
drug use compulsive.
#2 FACT:
Expecting your child to "just quit" cold
turkey is unrealistic.
#3 FACT:
Intervening early is more effective than waiting for "rock bottom."
#4 FACT:
Your child can be ambivalent about treatment and it can still be effective.
#5 FACT:
Relapse is common and represents a learning opportunity.
#6 FACT:
Positive behavior and communication skills are more effective than punishment.
#7 FACT:
Finding an effective approach for treatment can mean investigating different doctors or programs before finding a good "match."
#8 FACT:
Medication-assisted treatment coupled with counseling, is the preferred treatment for heroin and other opioids.
#9 FACT:
Many people struggling with substance use require longer-term and/or repeated treatment.
**For details on these facts, visit www.drugfree.org.
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