addictions. introduction in the social space of modern teens there are too many substances easily...
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Addictions
Introduction
In the social space of modern teens there are too many In the social space of modern teens there are too many substances easily available in informal environments - such as substances easily available in informal environments - such as
coffee, alcohol and drugs. That temptation may influence coffee, alcohol and drugs. That temptation may influence theirs life in very negative ways.theirs life in very negative ways.
In this work we will try to explain where and how we In this work we will try to explain where and how we meet with such substances which may led to addictions.meet with such substances which may led to addictions.
CoffeeMany teenagers use coffee to
study for long hours – often at night, which
affects their necessary sleeping hours and
sometimes they also feel peer pressure
when going out with friends in everyday life
socializing) becoming addicted to this
substance.
Coffee affects the nervous system
and make it difficult for people to sleep well
at night necessarily affecting their daily
performances as well. It can also affect
their bones in a long term.
Alcohol
If teens consume some
alcohol regularly the
consequences may be
serious, for example:
• health problems
• social exposure;
• in driving;
• Losing self-control.
The most common way for
people to start drinking is to be socially
accepted, because when our friends go
out for drinking or if we are invited for a
party and everybody is drinking, those
who do not do it may suffer exclusion
leading to social pressure which is difficult
to support for most people.
Drugs
• The most common way for people to start consuming drugs is the wish to try it because friends are consuming and the wish of trying as well may start to grow
• another cause to start consuming drugs is to escape from serious problems.
• If people consume drugs they feel addicted and often steal money and objects (that disappear from home) to buy drugs to pay for the addiction.
Conclusion
We conclude that teenagers frequently start becoming addicted to these substances
probably to feel integrated in the group of friends and to be more respected by such
friends, which end up to be a serious mistake.
Trabalho realizado por:
• Bruno Borges
•Davide Castanheira
• Fábio Duarte
• Ricardo Dias