Abstract
This activity was previously presented at the 2016 Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Annual Conference in Long Beach, California. Abstract Students are often reluctant to realize that their parents, grandparents, or older clients may be using or abusing drugs. Recent research indicates that alcohol is the most frequently abused substance among adults over 50. Prescriptions rank second, but research shows dramatic increases in the use of illicit drugs by older females. Additionally, the over 50 age group had the highest hospital admission for illicit drugs such as heroin, cocaine, or opiates. The addiction simulation exercise ICE ICE BABY provides students with a deeper understanding of addiction, including an insight into the social experiences of drug/alcohol use and abuse. Explicit directions for using the exercise are included as well as reflections from students within two programs. Keywords: drug addiction, simulations, active learning, experiential learning DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-6-16 Publication date: February 29 th 2020
Highlights
Some of the first positions sociology/psychology/addiction counseling graduates in Georgia may be considered for are within DFACS (Division of Family and Children Services), or mental health services such as Aspire or the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health (DBHDD)
The Georgia Opioid State Targeted Response was funded via SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration), and awarded close to 12 million dollars to develop targeted responses to the crisis
The relationship between lifelong alcohol use and psychological wellbeing is well established; increased rates of depression, risk of suicide, and loneliness are common among lifelong alcoholics
Summary
The addiction simulation exercise ICE ICE BABY provides students with a deeper understanding of addiction, including an insight into the social experiences of drug/alcohol use and abuse. Flint’s (2009) activity EYSKUBE is a modification of Campbell’s addiction simulation, and he did not appear to use the colored ice cubes, but he did modify the activity by having students work with a “dealer” online.
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