teaching project
EVALUATION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION IN OVERTOWN
Assessment
Problem: Addiction
Distribution: Teens
Determinants: Poverty, Environment, Stress, Mental Illness, Childhood sexual abuse, Family History, Sexual Orientation
Deterrents: Educational programs, Youth Center, D.A.R.E, Family Support (CDC)
1. Provide comprehensive statement of the problem using the epidemiological process including the distribution, determinants and deterrents. Sundal
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Literature Review
Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction
The difference between drug abuse, addiction, and dependency
(NIDA, 2018)
Literature Review
Florida: Opioid-Involved Deaths and Related Harms
Literature Review
Teenagers at high risk for substance abuse and progression to addiction
Increase in Physical/Mental Illness
Diminished Health
14% of high school students reported having ever used select illicit or injection drugs (i.e. cocaine, inhalants, heroin, methamphetamines, hallucinogens, or ecstasy).
14% of students reported the non-prescription use of opioids.
2. Incorporate at least four current literature review findings as a theoretical base for your project.
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/substance-use/index.htm
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Prevention
Start an early education
Literature Review
According to National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 2018
86% know someone that uses drugs
47% have used illegal drugs
24% of children between the ages of 12-17 years have tried illicit drugs
78% of teens indicated that their doctors did not talk to them about how addictive and dangerous prescription drugs
70% try illegal drug before the age 13 and develop a substance abuse disorder
2. Incorporate at least four current literature review findings as a theoretical base for your project.
https://drugabusestatistics.org/teen-drug-use/
https://centeredhealth1.wordpress.com/2017/12/29/prescription-drug-abuse-teenagers/ picture
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Community Resources for Youth and Adults
Overtown Youth Center
Miami City Mission Youth Center
Salvation Army Miami Adult Rehabilitation Center
Images from www.overtownyouth.org
Community Resources for the Homeless
Camillus House
Lotus House
Chapman Center Homeless Assistance
Miami-Dade Homeless Trust
Miami Rescue Mission
Miami Rescue Women
Images from camillus.org & lotushouse.org
YOUNG ADOLESCENT LEARNERS
PREFER ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN LEARNING
EXHIBIT INDEPENDENCE AND CRITICAL THINKING
MAKES PERSONAL-SOCIAL CONCERNS A PRIORITY OVER ACADEMIC MATTERS
LIKE TO DISCUSS EXPERIENCES WITH ADULTS
SHOW INTENSE CURIOSITY ABOUT THE WORLD AND THEMSELVES
Norms and Group Rules
The use of age appropriate words and avoiding medical jargon.
Brightly colored brochures with pictures to draw in and keep the attention of our audience.
Post presentation questions and jeopardy style game to encourage participation and test the audience on what they learned throughout the presentation.
Learning Theories and Styles
Cognitive Theory
Critical Theory
Humanistic Theory
Social Learning Theory
Learning Styles applied:
Visual
Brochure
PowerPoint
Auditory
Oral presentation and discussions
(Hope Health, n.d.)
Planning Process
Identify
Identify population-specific needs and concerns
Select
Select aspects of learning theories to use in the educational program
Identify
Identify barriers to learning and learning styles
Design
Design the educational program
Set
Set short-term and long-term goals
Evaluate
Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching
References
Florida: Opioid-Involved Deaths and Related Harms . (2020, April 3). Retrieved from National Institute on Drug Abuse: https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/opioids/opioid-summaries-by-state/florida-opioid-involved-deaths-related-harms
Henry, N. J. E., McMichael, M., Johnson, J., DiStasi, A., Ball, B. S., & Holman, H. C. (2016). Nursing leadership and management: Review module. Leawood, KS: Assessment Technologies Institute
Hope Health (n.d.). One Learning Style Doesn’t Fit All When it Comes to Workplace Communications. Retrieved from https://www.hopehealth.com/one-learning-style-doesnt-fit-all-when-it-comes-to-workplace-communications/
NIDA. 2018, June 6. Understanding Drug Use and Addiction DrugFacts. Retrieved from https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/understanding-drug-use-addiction on 2020, October 5
Overtown Youth Center. (2020). Retrieved October 02, 2020, from https://overtownyouth.org/about/
Salyers, F., & McKee, C. (n.d.). The Young Adolescent Learner . Retrieved from Rochester City School District : https://www.rcsdk12.org/cms/lib/NY01001156/Centricity/Domain/7898/W1ReadAdLearn.pdf
CDC. (2019, April 18). High Risk Substance Use in Youth. Retrieved October 06, 2020, from https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/substance-use/index.htm
Teenage Drug Use Statistics [2020]: Data & Trends on Abuse. (2020, May 21). Retrieved October 06, 2020, from https://drugabusestatistics.org/teen-drug-use/