WORLD OF ADDICTIONS ADVICE PAGE!

THE CHANGE AGENT.

There are a few areas of advice in addictions, depending on the area
that has influence in ones life. Wheather its a substance abuse or
a gambling problem, advice in these areas is availible in abundance.
Being a graduate of Curtin Uni in Addictions I have a bit of information
stored away in my brain cells. Bill Saunder`s thoughts and teachings in
the addictions studies was very influencial in understanding how people
become dependant in these different areas. And how to appproach help.
The Minimal Intervention Programme which addresses the principals of the
problem, without labelling you,eg, alcoholic. Also introduced are some
prevention strategies to help correct behavioural patterns, in health
and exercize,
We shall look into the minimal intervention & prevention programmes
to give a broader outlook on the client`s needs.I will also add a couple
of Links for a surf to on the
revelent topic.


TEENAGE PRESSURES.

I shall start with the ingrained stress thats a plauge in our society.
Welcome to this world. This is the world that I have grown up in and
adapted to and this is the same mad world that our young people have
to face each day.
Assco Prof "Carr Cregg" states clearly; (1995 Canberra Drug Edu Forum)
"Teenages today live in times of immense competition and pressure.
This in turn produces stress which can trigger a variety of mental and
physical health problems. Their drug use is a symptom of their distress".

It is no wonder that a percentage of society young and old seek chemical
comfort. According to Weil,73,pp19 23 37, "We have an innate biological
characteristic to seek the use of chemical agents to alter our level of
consciousness". Thats why I said ingrained before. The Question is;
Do we stand a chance? Why do people misuse drugs?

UNDERSTANDING INFLUENCES.

Royal College of Psychiatrists,87.suggests the causes of drug misuse are
multiple, varied and interrelated. Family, Social and Work invironments
all play a factor in finding a balance in life. Sorting out the daily
routine and keeping a balance is a major task, the many influences that
cross our paths sometime cloud our good judgement. We need to analyise
the possible contributions of a number of these influences.

During the Minimal Intervention Unit we were taught the skills it takes
to deal with the many areas of a clients needs. The minimal intervntion
file is well and truely on the way.
Its a short and kind way to Intervene in a addiction.
Its worth a look for the basics in intervention strategies.

PREVENTION STRATEGIES.

Now on to some of the Prevention Strategies that help improve life cycles
on a Systems approach; Under this heading can be placed every type of
action which aims to prohibit, curtail or controll the individual`s
or the population`s access to the dangerous substances concerned.
The Prevention Strategies file is been built at present,
but take a look at what consituates prevention strategies!

Prevention strategies are a revelotion in addictions studies.
Thanks to Bill S, and John O`C, for a great insight into Addictions,
I certinly have a broad view of the subject now.
Curtin Uni has a very professional manner, and I would like to also Thank
the Admin & staff for a exerlent job.

If theres any queries please "Ask" !

Francis Broadbent,

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ph-0422195315,
Coffs Harbour.
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Revised date; 1-3-2008

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