DEATH BY JIB Guide - Kinetic Video

eing in and out of jail for 5 years and not having any contact with
his family.
Health Impact
Crystal Methamphetamine use is associated with health problems
including sores on the body, rotten teeth, and cognitive
impairment. Mental health concerns such as depression and
suicidal ideation are often evident. During the manufacturing of
Crystal Meth there are 5 pounds of toxic waste created for every
pound of the drug produced that are dumped down the drain, in
back alleys and elsewhere. Have the audience consider the
negative impact of this drug on individuals, families, the
environment and the community in general.
Questions to Prompt Discussion
Viewers of this video who may have just started to use Crystal Meth
or know someone who used the drug without serious consequence
and then stopped may not think that the message applies to them.
This is the opportunity to introduce and talk about Warning Signs,
Risk Factors, and Patterns of Drug Use. Discuss how the individuals
on the video progressed from first use to addiction. The reality is that
most of them came from normal homes with supportive families and
were functioning just like any other young person prior to using the
drug. Nobody on the video thought addiction to this drug would
happen to them.
What lies did Chelsea believe when she first decided to try Crystal
Meth and what reason did she give for being vulnerable to the lies
This question allows the facilitator to address body image issues and
prompt critical thinking about media messaging regarding weight. It
also provides an opening to talk about how insecurities may represent
a risk factor for potential drug use.
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drug seeking and drug use take up a larger amount of
time
drugs are now being used to compensate for anxiety
of stress
more regular use of drug (habit formation)
loss of control over the use of the drug may begin to
happen
more severe side effects happen (blackouts,
hangovers, etc.)
some personal concerns (guilt) by the user may occur
in this pattern and attempts at control and/or
abstinence
approximately 40% of people in our society are
regular users
5. PROBLEM/INTENSIFIED USE
Frequency of use varies widely and may range from daily to
binge use. 10% of people in our society are problem users
experiencing some of the following problems:
a. Loss of Control
use of drug beyond what was intended most of the time
control lost to the point where the person can control
onset of using but has little control over amount used
b. Compulsion
when drug use takes up an extraordinary amount of time
always an excuse to use the drug (always an alibi after)
c. Continued Use in Spite of Negative
Consequences
lots of denial (refusal to see facts as they really are and
refusal to deal with consequences of their actions)
rationalization and blame help the person to justify the
drug use in spite of nameless fears and anxieties (shame)
drug use now has a bigger priority than relationships,
friends, health, career, marriage or other major life areas
possibly suicidal
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