Teenage drug abuse is one of the most major of international concerns that we have today. For many teenagers, getting high on drugs is a very good way of getting into the “in-crowd”. That is to say, teenage drug abuse is often rooted to the concept of social acceptance. If you smoke a joint with them, or drink insane amount of alcohol at a party, or maybe use some other substance to be able to stay up all night partying in some desert somewhere, then you are cool. That is one of the myths that teenagers feed each other to foster a sense of exclusivity – “If you don’t/can’t use drugs, then you are not cool and therefore an outcast.” Teenage drug abuse may also be rooted in the concept of challenge. There is a fallacy floating about that if you are not able to handle drugs, then you are weak. Given this, teenagers begin using drugs in an effort to prove themselves.
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Teenage drug addiction is a severe problem that could not be controlled successfully. A common definition of addiction is, “The uncontrollable and compulsive use of mind-altering drugs/substances, even though having the knowledge of the fact that such use may cause problems with one’s lifeâ€. Addiction can be physical and/or psychological dependence on a chemical substance.
The Reasons for Teenage Drug Abuse
Adolescence is an age of trying new things. Most of the teens are innocent of the consequences of the drug abuse when they start consuming for the first time. Some of the reasons for teen drug abuse are- • Teens mostly want to do an adventure by experimenting with the drugs. It is difficult to identify which teen experiments and stop and which one addicts. • Many kids start using drugs when they see their family members or friends consume. In general, the family members seen by the teenagers highly influence them to use drugs. • They come to know the effects of the drug abuse like- it feels good, to reduce stress, to feel grown up (mentally & physically). Continue reading ‘Reasons and Signs of Teenage Drug Abuse’ »
You should be on the lookout of warning signs of drug abuse in your teen. If you do see six or more warning signs, you should not ignore them. Instead talk to your teen about his drug addiction and then ensure that you seek professional help to assist your teen in overcoming his addiction.
Here are the warning signs of teenage drug abuse that you should be looking out for.
Signs in the Home:
• Losing interest in family activities
• Showing disregard for family rules
• Withdrawing from his responsibilities
• Becoming verbally or physically abusive
• Sudden decrease or increase in appetite
• Not coming home on time
• Not telling you where he is going
• You suddenly find valuables and money missing from home
• Making excuses for his behavior
• Prefers spending time alone in his bedroom
• Lies about where he was and what he was doing
• You find cigarette rolling paper, pipes, small glass vials, plastic baggies or roach clips in his room or his pant pockets
Substance abuse in teenagers is becoming a growing problem in the United States. On the news this morning, it was reported that a teenage girl was found on a ledge in the playground passed-out. It appears that she and her friends had a party drinking four loco and other alcoholic beverages. She was fortunate that a security person stopped one of the teens because of erractic behavior. After searching him and finding marijuana and four loco in his possession. They looked at his phone and on the phone was a picture of the girl. The officer was able to locate her and get her some medical assistance.
It appears that her blood alcohol content was four time the legal limit. She survived and that is a good thing.
When it comes to teen substance abuse, it seems like we’re always playing catch up. Anytime a new drug hits the street, its popularity soars, and we find ourselves fighting against it. At the same time, drugs that have been around for years sometimes rise sharply and unexpectedly in popularity. Why is that? There seems to be no rhyme or reason to either the increase or decrease, in drug use among teens. Though certain trends have been discovered over the years, the cause of those trends seems a mystery. Continue reading ‘Drug Addiction Affects Health’ »
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In most cases, situations of teenage drug abuse become more complicated because their families were not able to take stock of the situation earlier. Parents of a teenager are not professionals in the subject of drug abuse and hence it is quite normal that they do not read the signs or mistake them for some other condition. This kind of ignorance however can take an immense toll on the entire treatment process later on. It can actually impede treatment because the person’s abuse will keep on growing to higher levels. That is the reason the families must read about the way a drug abuse works as much as possible.
Drug abuse signs can be found out in the behavior as well as the physical characteristics of the teenager. Here is what you should be looking out for.
Behavioral Signs of Teenage Drug Abuse
1. The teenager will not find restful sleep at night. Insomnia will be quite common. Youngsters who are consuming drugs may stay awake for long hours at night and then feel quite sluggish and lethargic on the next day.
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