TEEN ADDICTION ANONYMOUS

Created by, with and for teens

Empowerment through lifeEmbracing the potential for teen leadership

The Arizona Youth at Risk Survey states:One out of five students admit to coming to school under an illegal “influence”One out of three are binge drinkers (5 plus drinks at a time)35% of teens admitted that they were offered or sold drugs on campus Heroine is becoming the “party drug of choice”

The Behavior

The 2013 Measures of AmericaTracked youth, ages 17-24

in the 25 largest metropolitan cities addressing the

“disconnectedness of youth”

youth not in school & unemployedPhoenix was among the top leading cities

Question remains?How do we change a culture whose youth

are facing defeat instead of hope?

One in Seven

41% of adults throughout the countrydo not believe that all kids are capable of success- Kids at Hope

90% OF TARGETED TEENS ARE AFFECTED BY ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR

EMPOWERMENT forges LEADERSHIP

Teens CREATE an opportunity for healing and recovery.

Relationships about variables causing changeCommunication for Governance and Accountability Program -CommGap

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Threat Raise AwarenessFear Can be a powerful influenceResponse Efficacy Appropriate response can workSelf-Efficacy Increase confidenceBarriers Remove both physical & culturalBenefits Communicate positive effectsSubjective Norms Understand what creates

complianceAttitudes Measure before implementing

changeIntentions Determine if genuineCues to Action Communication that effects changeReactance Insure that individuals feel no sense of manipulation

The Teen AA Program Curriculum

Teens

originated

a program

that would

be specific

to the needs

of this

population.

Addiction redefined as

“any habit causing personal success”

Emphasis would be on the behavior, not the addiction.

The 12 Step Program would provide a thematic structure.

Life Challenges would be integrated into the format.

Recovery, Time Management, Personal Assessment

Best Practices

Empowerment Integration support Comprehensive

support Support for

self/family Community

partnerships Sustainability

Behavioral health Begin with youth 12 steps/Life

Challenges Addiction free

stability Collective/

Consistent Coalitions

Practice Emphasis

KIDS AT HOPE-RICK MILLERLIVING AND BREATHING THE CULTURE OF HOPE

ASAP- CHERYL WATKINS STUDENT GROUPS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR HEALING

MCESA-DR. DON COVEY INTEGRATION AND ACTION WITH COMMUNITIES INVESTED IN YOUTH

Creating opportunity

THROUGH EMPOWERMENT CAME LEADERSHIP

VALUING SELF AND OTHERS INSURING THE SENSETHAT ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE

TEEN AA IS THEIR VOICE

4500 TIMES A TEEN VOLUNTEERED

2003-200890% less referrals80% higher attendanceHigher GPA’s and Graduation rates2011-2012Evidenced-base researchIncreases in attendance and grades“significant reduction in drug use”

Statistics-attending 6 meetings

CoalitionsBoys and Girls ClubsLibrary youth centersYMCA’sFaith-based communitiesParent activistsPolice and Sheriff Depts.

Transitional support needed

Surpasses all social, political and cultural barriers

Empowerment breeding Leadership