Question

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\tidentify a community resource for an opioid addiction

identify the signs and symptoms of addiction.
name of the resource/service

what influence is preventing dj from seeking help for their opioid addiction?
location of the resource/service

what is one source of support from the tool kit that can help dj seek help for their opioid addiction?
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, continued use after injury healed, withdrawal symptoms (headaches, shakes, anxiety), stealing pills.
• Influence preventing help - stigma (believes addiction means weakness), fear of consequences and not being honest with caregivers.
• A possible support from toolkit could be educational materials to change his view on addiction.
• Example of community resource: Narcotics Anonymous (NA). Location - varies by city (local chapters). Contact info - website (na.org) to find local meetings, phone hotlines in some areas. Description - It is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. They meet regularly to help each other stay clean. It offers a 12 - step program, peer - support, and a non - judgmental environment for recovery.

Answer:

• Identify the signs and symptoms of addiction: Taking more than prescribed, continued use post - healing, withdrawal symptoms, stealing pills.
• What influence is preventing DJ from seeking help for their Opioid Addiction? Stigma (addiction = weakness), fear of consequences, lack of honesty.
• What is one source of support from the toolkit that can help DJ seek help for their Opioid Addiction? Educational materials to change view on addiction.
• Name of the Resource/Service: Narcotics Anonymous
• Location of the Resource/Service: Varies by city (local chapters)
• Contact info for the Resource/Service: Website (na.org), some areas have phone hotlines
• Description of resource/service: Fellowship for those with drug problems, 12 - step program, peer - support, non - judgmental environment for recovery.