drug abuses among teenagers
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Definition of drug
Drug is a chemical substance used in thetreatment, cure prevent, or diagnosis of
disease or used to otherwise enhance
physical or mental well-being.
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K ind of drug
(a) Alcohol
(b)Tobacco
(c) Inhalant (d) Marijuana
(e) Stimulants
(f) Heroin (g) Steroids
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What is the causes of drug
among teenager? Curiosity
Humans are born curious and information aboutdrugs everywhere. Its not hard to wonder what
the hype is about if you have never been taughtotherwise .
Gateway drugsA person may have started out using something
less addicting such as Marijuana and looking for abetter high, they come in contact with heaviersubstances that offer a different type of high.
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Anxiety, depression, low self esteem
and stress
These are some major factors that almost
had to bundle together because they are
all factors that deal with our psyche. A
persons mood and state of well being
can play a large part in a persons
perception of right or wrong. When you
add drugs into the mix, it becomes a
habitual circle of self destruction.
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Peer pressure
This is not a kids only topic. Adults are
also pressured - Everyone has peers and if getting high is what is acceptable in yoursocial setting or circle of influences, youwill be pressured to perform or act in the
same way.
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Environment
This is all encompassing in my opinion. We are
all a reflection of our environment. If a person
is raised in a home where drugs were part of life, or a culture where drugs are accepted,
then it is much more likely that they too will
become curious. Addiction generally doesnt
follow too far behind
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Alteration of the perception of reality
Some addicts dont even realize what thatthey are doing. Addiction actually makes aperson believe they need it to survive. Thephysical and mental symptoms of withdrawal
can be too hard to bare. There are also addictsthat know that they are altering their state of mind and do it for just that reason.
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How to detect drug abuse among
teena
gers?-School performance, declining grades, increased absences, reported
truancy .
-Withdrawal from hobbies, teams, family life .
-Marked change in behavior ranging from hostility to violence .
-Changes in energy level, having unusual amounts of energy or
increased fatigue .
-Increased secrecy about possessions or activities
-Use of incense, room freshener, or perfume to hide smoke or
chemical odours .-Wearing new clothes that highlight drug use, or suggest
inappropriate conduct, or lack of -concern for appearance and
Grooming.
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-Evidence of drug paraphernalia, such as pipesand rolling papers-Evidence of eye drops used to mask bloodshoteyes or dilated pupils-Missing prescription drugs
-Unusual requests for money without reasonableexplanations for why they need it, discovering -money has been stolen from your home orwallet, or finding objects missing which may have
been sold to support a drug habit
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How to reduce drug abuse among
teenagers?
1. OUTREACH PROGRAMME
Educational we go to schools, colleges and universitieswhere we set up exhibitions and organized drug awarenesstalk, forum or quiz for students.
Entertaining and creative organize rock concert atshopping malls, clubs, schools, college and universities. Wealso do plays, pentomine with positive messages.
Media outreach radio talk show, tv interviews,internet,magazine and newspapers, where we can outreach notonly the young people but all levels of society.
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2. COMMUNITY PROGRAMME
Community service - we also do outreachprogrammes in the rural and residential areas byorganizing spring cleaning, exhibition and drug
awareness talks Religious program getting religious leaders to
give religious / spiritual talks to enhancecommunity / spiritual values among village
people.
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3.SCHOOLS ACTIVITIES
Extra Co-curiculum activities sports,including anti drug syllabus or campaign inevery club in school.
The use of peer presure as an effective form of education for young people. (peer educators /counselors). Providing training for peer
educators on counseling and life skills.Parents Teachers' Association
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4. FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
Family education getting the family involve
in schools and also when the teens are intreatment. Giving them information and
providing them with education on topics like :-
'why people use drugs', 'signs of addiction',
'effective parenting', 'drugs and its effects'
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The effect of drug abuse among
teena
gers.Short-Term Effects:
Rush
Depressed respiration
Clouded mental functioning
Nausea and vomiting
Suppression of pain
Spontaneous abortion
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Long-Term Effects:
Infectious diseases (HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis)
Collapsed veins
Bacterial infections
Abscesses
Infection of heart lining and valves
Arthritis and other rheumatologic problems
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Effects on society
Drug abuse and addiction have a devastatingimpact on society costing billions of dollarseach year. Heroin use alone is responsible for
the epidemic number of new cases of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, and drug addicted infantsborn each year. Drug abuse is responsible fordecreased job productivity and attendance,
increased healthcare costs, and an escalationof domestic violence and violent crimes.
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The suggestion to reduce drug
ab
useam
ong teena
gers 1. For an effective intervention programmes, we must focuson the reducing of the risk factors
2. Getting the participation from all level of society (Teens,community leaders, parents, teachers, law enforcers,
religious leaders.) 3. An ongoing and well planned intervention programme to
ensure effective result.
4. To the parents knowing about teenagers.WHERE they are at all times
WHAT they are doingWHO they are withStructure is achieved by defining and modeling acceptablebehaviors, by limiting unacceptable behaviors, and bymaking sure your child clearly understands the difference.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
http://www.teenageproblems.net/
http://www.ikim.gov.my
http://wsyukriah.wordpress.com Growing Up DrugFree: A Parent's Guide to Prevention
1998
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
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