3 Support individuals when they have used substances: 3.1 Explain relevant policies and procedures for the support of individuals who have used substances: Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Explain the risks to individuals from the substances taken and the methods used, offer individuals guidance, support and advice on ways in which methods of substance use and activities can be affected . 3.2 Support individuals in a manner appropiate to the substances used, the effect which the substance has had and the condition of the individual: Alcohol : Alcohol misuse is a level of drinking alcohol which affects an individual’s work or behaviour, try and find out why they drink? talk to the individual and try to tell them of the health hazards. *Smoking
| Group Facilitation | Alcoholism | | | | Knowing how alcohol affects an individual and their families is the strongest reason why I would facilitate an addiction support group. Providing assistance to these individuals, encouraging them to learn coping mechanisms and provide them with the ability to overcome this disease. Initially, I would have small groups of 10-15 people to ensure focus on individuals, and to help them feel comfortable and start talking in a group environment. Secondly, I would install a daily routine to provide organization and a routine, in an environment where there was none. Thirdly, provide assignments and group studies; providing knowledge in understanding their disease, and tools in how they able
Sexually transmitted diddiseases. Older children may need more education on sexul functions relating to adult behaviour where as younger children may need more education on road safety (the education must be relevant to the childs age). Other organisations can include NSPCC and Childline. Good rules to follow Explain to the child how to keep themselves safe and why. Encourage them to share information or worries of abuse with a trusted adult or close friend.
The Mission of Parent Action on Drugs PAD's mission is to address issues of substance use among youth through outreach, prevention, education, and parent support. PAD enhances the capacity of parents, youth, educators, health promoters and communities to promote an environment that encourages youth to make informed choices. Prevention The first point of prevention is in the home. With this in mind, PAD offers parent-focused, up-to-date information to increase awareness of tobacco, alcohol and other drug use. PAD's resources help parents prepare for the challenges their children face every day.
If parents can be made aware of the treatment options, then maybe they can get their child help before it is too late. There are a number of substance abuse treatments for adolescents: behavioral and medication therapy, residential therapy, and outpatient therapy are the top three options. Adolescents with substance abuse disorders attend behavioral therapy to try and identify why the behavior they have when substance abuse starts. Behavioral therapy focuses on breaking that
Unit 516 |Understand safeguarding of children and young people (for those working in the adult sector) | | | Please complete the following: | | | |Task 1 |Criteria ref | |Explain the policies, procedures and practices for safe working with children and young people. |Learning outcome 1.1 | | | | |Describe the possible signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviours that may cause concern in the | | |context of safeguarding |2.1 | | | | |Describe the actions to take if a child or young person alleges harm or abuse in line with | | |policies and procedures of your own setting |2.2 | | | | |Explain the rights that children, young people and their families have in situations where harm or| | |abuse is suspected or alleged.
They may need more or less support in their independance. Their maybe changes in family relationships, preferences in their activities and social needs, accomodation may need to be changed or aids and adaptations made to their environment. It is very important to update a clients careplans with any changes so that all concerned can have all the current information from the client. There are some factors that can influence the capacity of an individual to express consent, these can be mental conditions, (mental capacity), Physical conditions (communication abilities), availability or lack of options. Knowledge of choices, age, participation and engagement.
It must be grounded in behavioral principles and behavior therapy. If there is a co-occurring disorder medication can be very effective in helping to manage some of the more difficult aspects of AS. Behavior therapy must not only focus on organizational and attending skills, but on friendship and relationships. It must work on verbal and non-verbal skills and teaching the child to read cues. They should be taught to monitor things such as initiating conversation, shifting topics, ending conversations and physical proximity while speaking (Mercer,
| |Communicate with individuals in a manner that maximise the | | |individuals’ understanding Support individuals to discuss their| | |circumstances and history of substance use | | |Advise individuals on ways in which methods of substance use | | |and activities affected by it can be practised more safely | | |Support individuals to dispose of hazardous materials and | | |equipment safely | | |Describe harm reduction strategies, how and why these may | | |differ from individual to individual | | |Identify the potential effects and difficulties that are
Abstract The purpose of this research is to have a broader idea about comorbidities a child or adolescent can experience. Comorbidity is a term used when an individual is diagnosed with more than one disorder. We will discuss also the symptoms, theory and medications in our research. If a child has ADHD, it is better to diagnose him/her so we can determine if the ADHD has comorbid with another disorder. Being able to know it earlier will help the child who is suffering from such disorder about what medication to take first.