Mayona Engdahl

Amany Hasan

Joyce Yau

Integrative Group Presentation:Research Question – What is the cycle of drug abuse in the “Tenderloin in San Francisco, and what is needed to

break the cycle of drug abuse?

Area III: Social Science

Cycle of drug abuse can consume a person’s life destroying their potential

• Withdrawal pales in comparison to drug-seeking behavior

• Sensitization

Destruction of Social Support

• What is social support and why is it important?

• Social support becomes institutional support

Social Marginalization

• Possible to overcome addiction but conviction is much harder

• Lack of viable economic choices

Breaking the Cycle

• Decriminalization of drugs• Project Connect, Promoting

economic opportunity• Did you know about this service

for the homeless in SF? http://www.projecthomelessconnect.com/about/

Area II: Science

• How is Science related to the drug abuse in the Tenderloin?

• Methods and procedures scientists use to find results

Impacts and Processes of Drug Abuse

• Reward pathways• Addiction

Challenges, Struggles, and Damages related to Drug Abuse

• Health issues

• Interrelated issues

Breaking the Cycle

• Seeking Treatment

• Possibilities…

Area IV: Creative Arts & Humanities

Art Galleries in the Tenderloin

• Wonderland

• Gray Area

• Art in Storefronts

Resources for Children and Families in the Tenderloin

Art

509 Cultural Center, Asian Art Museum of SF

After School Programs

Boys & Girls Club of SF, Tenderloin Unit, Glide, IHDC, Salvation Army Kroc Community Center, Shi Yu-Lang Central YMCA, Up On Top After School Program, Tenderloin After School Program

Family Resources

Bay Area Women’s and Children’s Center, Glide, The Oshun Center, Refugee Transitions, Southeast Asian Community Center

Medical Services

St. Anthony’s Free Medical Clinic, Glide Health Services, Larkin Street Youth Center Medical Clinic

Recreation and Park / Sports Programs

Boeddeker Park, MacCanDo – Tenderloin Youth Track Club, Tenderloin Children’s Playground, Tenderloin Youth Sports Initiative

http://www.bawcc.org/