Question

in the left column, identify signs and symptoms of djs addiction, analyze what influences are preventing dj from getting help, and suggest one possible source of support from the tool kit in canvas. in the second column, identify a community resource that can offer support for his opioid addiction. be sure to include the name of the resource/service, the location of the resource/service, the contact info for the resource/service, and a description of resource/service.
scenario 2: dj plays on the handball team at school and during their final match, dj was badly injured. dj was prescribed prescription painkillers by a doctor and occasionally started taking more than prescribed. now, dj is regularly taking the painkillers even though their injury is fully healed. dj ran out of their prescription and soon experienced headaches, shakes, and feeling anxious. dj stole more prescription painkillers from his friends medicine cabinet. his friends mom found out and went to djs caregivers. djs caregivers were very disappointed and angry. dj said he took the pills to give to a friend. he was grounded. despite the consequences, dj refuses to be honest about why he stole the pills and hesitant to seek help for his addiction. dj doesnt want to tell anyone about this and believes having an addiction means that you are weak.
analyze djs decision to seek help
identify the signs and symptoms of addiction.
what influence is preventing dj from seeking help for their opioid addiction?
what is one source of support from the tool kit that can help dj seek help for their opioid addiction?
identify a community resource for an opioid addiction
name of the resource/service
location of the resource/service
contact info for the resource/service
description of resource/service
how does this resource/service help someone recover from an addiction? (be specific)

Explanation:

• Signs and symptoms of addiction: Taking more than prescribed, withdrawal symptoms (headaches, shakes, anxiety) when out of prescription, stealing medication, lying about stealing.
• Influence preventing help - seeking: Stigma about addiction (believing it means weakness), fear of judgment from others, and not wanting to be honest about the problem.
• Source of support from toolkit: A trusted adult like a school counselor could be a source of support as they are trained to handle such issues and can provide confidential advice.
• Community resource example (varies by location): Name - Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Group; Location - Local community center; Contact info - Local chapter phone number or website (can be found online); Description - NA is a worldwide fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction. Meetings are free and open - to - all, providing a supportive environment for sharing, learning coping strategies, and staying accountable.

Answer:

• Analyze DJ's decision to seek help:
• Signs and symptoms of addiction: Taking more than prescribed, withdrawal symptoms, stealing, lying.
• Influence preventing help - seeking: Stigma about addiction, fear of judgment, dishonesty.
• Source of support from toolkit: School counselor.
• Identify a community resource for an Opioid Addiction:
• Name of the Resource/Service: Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Group
• Location of the Resource/Service: Local community center
• Contact info for the Resource/Service: Local chapter phone number or website
• Description of resource/service: Worldwide fellowship for addiction recovery, free meetings, supportive environment for sharing and coping.